MESSAGE FROM THE ALBERTA CHAPTER

Welcome to the 2025 TWS Conference in Alberta!

On behalf of the Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society (ACTWS), we are honored to host the 2025 TWS Conference in our beautiful province. Alberta’s diverse landscapes, from prairies to boreal forests to the majestic Rockies, make it a special place for wildlife and conservation, and we are thrilled to share it with colleagues, students, and wildlife enthusiasts from across the world.

This conference is an opportunity to celebrate science-based conservation, foster connections, and explore innovative solutions for wildlife management. We hope your time here is both enriching and inspiring.

ACTWS Booth at the Conference

Be sure to stop by the Alberta Chapter & Canadian Section booth! We’ll be selling 50/50 tickets and promoting the Canadian Experience Auction, organized by the provincial TWS chapters and the Canadian Section of TWS. The auction raises funds to support student scholarships, travel grants to conferences, professional development opportunities, and presentation awards. These resources help students build essential skills, present their research on national and international stages, and develop critical networks that launch lasting careers. 

This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet local TWS members and learn about our programs. Please stop by—we’d love to meet you!  

Things We’d Like You to Know:

• Networking and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of TWS. Please take advantage of every opportunity to connect with colleagues.
• This conference is also your chance to experience Alberta’s wildlife, ecosystems, and culture firsthand, please take the time to explore beyond the sessions.

Things to See and Do in and Around Edmonton:

While in Edmonton, there are countless ways to experience Alberta’s wildlife and culture. 

• A short walk from the conference, the Edmonton River Valley is the largest contiguous urban natural area in North America. It offers a quick escape into nature, with hundreds of kilometers of trails for hiking and biking, perfect for a relaxing stroll or to enjoy the city’s green space.
• Just 30 minutes from downtown, Elk Island National Park offers Bison Backstage and Exploring a Beaver’s Neighborhood guided tours. 
• For a river adventure, paddle down the North Saskatchewan River with guided tours through Canoe Heads. 
• Downtown, the Royal Alberta Museum showcases botany, invertebrates, ornithology, non-avian vertebrates, and conservation displays. 
• Fort Edmonton Park offers an Indigenous Peoples Experience, while Métis Crossing Wildlife Park (just over an hour away) features Métis traditions, rare white bison, and overnight dome stays. 
• Bird enthusiasts can visit Beaverhill Bird Observatory, and stargazers can head to Hesje Observatory at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park (weather-dependent overnight stays). 
• Families and science fans will enjoy the Telus World of Science. 
• Just outside the city, the University of Alberta Botanical Garden showcases beautiful curated gardens and natural areas, making it a wonderful spot to explore.
• For multi-day adventures, Banff and Jasper are about four hours away, offering wildlife, stunning landscapes, and outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, gondola rides, and glacier tours.  

We are excited to welcome you to Edmonton and Alberta, and we hope your experience at TWS 2025 is inspiring, memorable, and filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate wildlife conservation together.

-The Alberta Chapter of The Wildlife Society