These sessions require advance registration and have limited capacity. You can add them during registration or by logging in to your member account and selecting “Conference” from the menu items at the top of the page. Prices vary by session.
Introduction to Continuous-Time Movement Modeling for Animal Tracking Data
Sunday Oct 05 @ 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
This course provides a set of accessible statistical tools for analyzing animal tracking data. The course is aimed at beginners and does not assume familiarity with movement modeling nor with advanced statistics. Emphasis is placed on understanding and interpreting the analyses in biological terms, and linking analyses to ecological questions.
Unlocking Animal Movement Insights with High-Resolution Biologgers and Bespoke Software
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Understanding animal movement at fine scales is essential for answering key questions about behaviour, energetics, and space use. This workshop introduces participants to the “”Daily Diary,”” a high-resolution, multi-sensor biologger developed by Dr. Mark Holton and Prof. Rory Wilson, and its complementary visualization tool, Daily Diary Movement Trace (DDMT).
Supported By – Swansea University; Smithsonian Institution
Wildlife Track and Sign Certification Workshop (Tracker Certification North America)
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Join us for a one-day (8-hour) tracking certification workshop that will include an examination of wildlife tracks and sign, interpretation of wildlife movement and behaviour from tracks, and much more! Participants have the opportunity to earn an internationally-recognized certificate in wildlife track and sign from CyberTracker Conservation International.
Supported By – Tracker Certification North America
Course Development and Teaching Strategies for New Professionals
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This workshop will introduce new professionals to progressive teaching pedagogies such as Backward Design and the Universal Design for Learning, and it will allow participants to engage in activities where they practice different strategies for course and lesson development.
Supported By – The College and University Education Working Group; Early Career Professional Working Group
Fighting Wildlife Crime with Forensics
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fighting Wildlife Crime with Forensics is a hands-on workshop where attendees can learn the techniques used in locating and identifying physical evidence at a wildlife crime scene, processing evidence in the wild, and analyzing electronic evidence from wildlife crime suspects.
Fundamentals of Structured Decision Making
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Wildlife and fisheries management are, at their core, decision-making exercises. This workshop outlines the decision analysis fundamentals (framing, structuring, solving, implementing), with an emphasis on participatory discussion. Instructors will share insights from real-world applications. Registration includes a copy of the book, “Structured Decision Making: Case Studies in Natural Resource Management.
Supported By – TWS Biometrics Working Group
Animal Capture Techniques For Researchers and Managers
Sunday Oct 05 @08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Capturing wildlife is a critical component of many research and management efforts. Join us for a full-day workshop exploring a variety of capture methods and best practices.
Supported By – Hunting, Trapping, and Conservation Working Group; Wildlife Damage Management Working Group; Early Career Professionals Working Group; USFWS Office of Conservation Investment
Elk Island National Park Field Trip
Sunday Oct 05 @09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Field trip to Elk Island National Park to learn about the park’s natural and cultural history and to view the megafauna.
Get Hands-On With MoveApps, the Open No-Code Analysis Platform for Animal Tracking Data
Sunday Oct 05 @12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
MoveApps (www.moveapps.org) is an open, no-code data analysis platform designed to make sophisticated analytical tools more accessible. This half-day workshop will teach participants how to build workflows of multiple customizable Apps to analyze, visualize, and summarize animal tracking data. Hands-on sessions will incorporate recently-developed Apps and new functionality.
Communicating Complexity Clearly: Developing Impactful Messages and Countering Misinformation
Sunday Oct 05 @12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Effective communication is critical to relay the importance and urgency of issues facing wildlife. With a focus on storytelling and countering misinformation, this session will provide you with strategies and skills to create impactful messages to reach a variety of audiences with the science you need to share.
Supported By – Wildlife Diseases Working Group
Renewable Energy 101
Sunday Oct 05 @12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
This training will provide an overview of the engineering basics, siting constraints, and permitting process for wind, solar, and battery storage projects in North America. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how these three types of renewable energy projects are developed and operated.
Supported By – TWS Renewable Energy Working Group; Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute
Wild Words: Science Communication for Wildlife Professionals
Tuesday Oct 07 @08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Science communication is more important—and more daunting—than ever for wildlife professionals. Join TWS’ communications team and guests to work on ways to get your message out for print, social media and other avenues. Breakout sessions will focus on science writing and using social media to share your story.
North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR) meeting – October 9 – 1 day registration
Thursday Oct 09 @08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
TWS attendees can add a one-day registration to attend the NASBR event (October 9) at immediately following TWS’ Annual Conference (October 8-11, JW Marriott). This add-on gives you access only on October 9, to register for the full NASBR conference, visit https://www.nasbr.org/25registration.