Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society

06/19/2026

The Xerces Society, in partnership with the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, provides this field-based deep-dive into the ecology, survey methods, and identification of bumble bees. Taught by Rich Hatfield and Leif Richardson of the Xerces Society, we will learn field and laboratory techniques to identify the bumble bees of California, with a focus on the rare species proposed for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
The Workshop will be held at Sagehen Creek Field Station near Truckee, California, but we will end near Spenceville Wildlife Area, CA, in the foothills on the final day.🌲🐝

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/WSbumblebees

To register: https://user.tws-west.org/store.php?e=BB2026

Note that this Workshop will not be offered again in 2027 or 2028!!

06/04/2026

Proposed legislation would halt potential layoffs at public land management agencies

06/02/2026

Just because you own a feline doesn’t mean it won’t bring a disease back to you

05/28/2026

Check out ’s 2027 Annual Conference Logo Contest! The logo is an important characteristic of the conference, which will be held in Sacramento, California, October 17-21, 2027.
Design Requirements:
• 2-3 graphic elements
• 2-4 colors (with a tie to the conference location)
• Include the name of the city (Sacramento)
• Include the organization’s name (The Wildlife Society)
• Include the year (2027)
• Include wildlife native to California
• Features must be clear
Submit your logo by June 15 to [email protected]. The winner will receive a cash prize of $500 USD.

05/08/2026

May 16th, a birding event for Sacramento area members!

05/01/2026

Check out this awesome Western Pond turtle found in Placer County by our very own Bonnie Peterson!🐢🌾

The Northwestern pond turtle is our only locally native turtle, a State Species of Special Concern, and being considered for listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act.

03/28/2026

This should be a beneficial workshop!

Join us on March 31st from 5:30-7pm PT for our March Career Builder Workshop to hear wildlife professionals discuss these important materials. Hear about the do's, don'ts, and everything they have learned in their careers thus far. There will also be a live resume/cover letter review!

Don't forget to register for the event and submit your resume/cover letter, for a chance to be reviewed during the workshop.

This virtual workshop is free and open to all but will be geared towards students and early career professionals.

Questions? Email [email protected].

https://sites.google.com/tws-west.org/march-cbw-2026/home

03/13/2026

Join us for two upcoming Sacramento–Shasta Chapter events!

Field & Science Evening Social Series!
Learn about cutting-edge wildlife monitoring technology with Ashwin Datta, Co-Founder & CEO of Instinct Environmental. Two opportunities to learn more about Instinct's Automated Surveying Units (ASU) and innovations in passive acoustic technologies.

Redding Event:
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Location: From the Hearth
2650 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA 96002

Yreka Event:
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Location: USFWS Office
1829 S Oregon Street, Yreka, CA 96097:

Non-members are welcome to join our Chapter for $10/year!

Learn more about ASUs and Instinct:
https://instinctenvironmental.com/

We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

If you don't have plans for Saturday morning yet, here's an option!

02/25/2026

March is for the birds! 🐦🌸

Join the Sierra Foothills Audubon Society for four great events:

🌿 March 8 – Bear River Preserve walk
💚 March 10 – For the Love of Birds (Auburn)
🐦 March 15 – Beginner Bird Walk in Grass Valley
☘️March 18 – Auburn Regional Park Saunter

Whether you're new to birding or a seasoned birder, there’s something for you at Sierra Foothills Audubon Society.

See more information for these events at www.sierrafoothillsaudubon.org

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