- Please join us virtually and FREE this year, at the Organization of Fish & Wildlife Information Managers' (OFWIM's) 2026 Annual Conference & Business Meeting, on October 7th! Due to budget cuts at many state agencies, this year's conference is virtual, and free, but registration is required to keep a tally of participants for the virtual platform. The schedule should run 11am to 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. More details are found at the following links: https://ofwim.com/ & https://ofwim.com/event-6809265
- Policy 101: Date & Time Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada), , Description This presentation is geared toward citizens and wildlife professionals who want to make a change, but don’t know where to start. A Simple Guide to Policy breaks down the legislative process into practical, easy-to-understand steps, explaining how the government and Congress operate, how bills move through the legislative process, and how to find, read, analyze, and track legislation. It also provides practical advocacy strategies, including contacting elected officials, writing letters and petitions, organizing supporters, and preparing for meetings with lawmakers and their staff. The goal is to help individuals move from simply caring about an issue to understanding how policy decisions are made and how they can effectively participate in shaping them. Hosted by the Student Development Working Group. Register
- Beyond the Data: How to Present Research That Sticks. Date & Time Sep 22, 2026 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Description: Whether it's a 12-minute TWS talk, thesis defense, or conference presentation, this session covers what makes presentations work. From crafting a narrative arc to designing slides that enhance (not distract from) your message, learn evidence-based techniques to help your audience understand and remember your work. Presented by Dr. Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek and sponsored by the College and University Education Working Group. Register
- Want to work in science? Join us online September 22nd to hear from a panel of early career science professionals! The speakers this year include rangers, technicians, and biologists from national parks and research institutions in Maine and beyond. Find out more and register here. This is Part 1 of our fall Acadia National Park Science Symposium events. Hosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service, the symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists, educators, students, park staff, and others working in a range of fields. This year, we are hosting our free Early Career Event via Zoom a month ahead of the Full-day Forum. 9/22, 12-1:30 p.m. https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/early-career-event-2026-acadia-national-park-science-symposium/
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ESAs Exploring Ecology Careers Webinars (Visit https://esa.org/events/esa-webinars/)
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October 6, 2:00 PM ET
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Webinar: Beyond the Battlefield: Wildlife Conservation Careers Protecting Americans Military Lands
August 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm–3:00pm EDT
JOIN: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ua0-817hTa637I16pjv8mQ
Explore the diverse career opportunities available to wildlife biologists and conservation professionals within and in partnership with the U.S. military. This webinar will highlight the unique perspectives and pathways of four civilian employees who apply their expertise in wildlife management, natural resource conservation and habitat protection to conserve some of the nation’s most unique and biodiverse lands and wildlife while supporting the military mission. Hosted by the Military Lands and Early Career Professional working groups.