San Joaquin Valley Chapter of The Wildlife Society

10/15/2026

Conference Travel Grants Available!

The San Joaquin Valley Chapter of The Wildlife Society is excited to announce that we are offering five travel grants of up to $1,095.20 each to support students and early career professionals attending the 2027 TWS Western Section Conference in Sacramento, CA, February 1–5, 2027.

These grants are designed to help cover registration, gas, and lodging costs for Chapter members. This is a fantastic opportunity to attend a premier meeting filled with networking, professional development, and educational sessions.

Eligibility & Application Requirements
To apply, please submit the following to Lori Bono at [email protected] by November 8, 2026:
Be a current San Joaquin Valley Chapter member (membership is only $5 to join).
Provide proof that you are a current student or have graduated within the last three years (e.g., school transcripts, etc.).
Submit a brief summary about yourself.
Apply by the November 8, 2026 deadline.
Keep receipts for reimbursement (i.e. registration, lodging, and gas).

Why Apply?
Gain access to cutting-edge research and workshops.
Build your professional network with peers and leaders in the field.
Receive financial support to make attending the conference possible.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your career and connect with the broader wildlife community. Apply today!

10/08/2026

https://www.newtimesslo.com/blm-moves-forward-with-oil-leases-near-carrizo-plain/

For the first time in six years, federal land in California could be auctioned for oil and gas development, including thousands of acres along the edge of Carrizo Plain National Monument. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to offer 43 parcels totaling approximately 35,000 acres across San Lui...

10/04/2026

A recent analysis in Science of more than 116,000 bird songs has revealed that the astonishing variety of passerine birdsong is built from just eight basic acoustic motifs, like trills, whistles, and harmonic notes.

The findings also reveal that local environments greatly shape how birds communicate around the world.

Learn more on : https://scim.ag/4hqSzAa

10/02/2026

UCLA Biologists Research Finds Yosemite Toad Killer May Be Hiding In Their Own Burrows (Click the Link)
https://www.goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/82178-ucla-biologists-research-finds-yosemite-toad-killer-may-be-hiding-in-their-own-burrows

UCLA Biologists Research Finds Yosemite Toad Killer May Be Hiding In Their Own Burrows

09/26/2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new furry friend has joined the CALM Zoo! The Zoo announced Friday that a new San Joaquin kit fox named Davey arrived at CALM in April through their wildlife re…

09/19/2026

09/14/2026

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/16/17/2740

Endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) living in Bakersfield and Taft, California, have declined due to an ongoing sarcoptic mange epizootic. Population monitoring for signs of sarcoptic mange typically involves camera surveillance in these urban populations, but in unmonitored no...

08/27/2026

The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Training & Engagement Program is pleased to announce:

Biology and Management of Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse

October 5 - Virtual Lecture
October 6, 7, 8 - In-Person Field Session (choose one)
October 9 - Virtual Lecture

Cost: $350 full workshop
$250 Lecture Only
(plus Eventbrite fees)

A workshop on the biology and conservation of an endangered species endemic to the San Francisco Bay Area.

08/11/2026

BLUNT-NOSED LEOPARD LIZARD
ADVANCED METHODS WORKSHOP
WHEN:
SEPTEMBER 14-17
WHERE:
FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO (2.5 days)
PANOCHE PLATEAU (1 day)
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• BNLL natural history
• BNLL habitat use
• Safe handling and measurement
• Protocols for collection, transport, and translocation
• Protocols for post-translocation monitoring
• CDFW regulatory overview for protocols
INTENDED FOR:
• Individuals seeking Designated Biologist (DB)
status on Incidental Take Permits (ITPs) for BNLL
• Participants assumed to already have level 2
surveyor status
• Participants who complete the workshop and
pass a final assessment will be provided with a
certification good for 3 years that can be used
as evidence of experience toward CDFW and
USFWS permitting.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Rory Telemeco,
Dr. Steven Hromada,
Emily Bergman M.S.,
Kayla Trevino, and
Katelynn Williams

07/11/2026

Quick highlights: today the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of TWS had a field outing at Cutler Park in Visalia, CA (10 AM-2 PM) — we explored the River’s edge for tracks, plants, scats, and feathers! Everyone contributed their wildlife knowledge and we quizzed each other on wildlife sign. It was a great opportunity to share our experiences with the natural world! Afterwards we had a board meeting at Pita Kabob Mediterranean Kitchen! A great time was had by all. Featured here are photo highlights of our adventures!