The Wildlife Society - Arizona Chapter

Job Openings --

The New Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures (SCF) at Arizona State University, within the Rob Walton College of Global Futures, is continuing to grow and is currently recruiting for several faculty positions. The program is preparing to welcome its first cohort of students in Spring 2027.

Current openings include:

Clinical Professor in Conservation Technology and Innovation: https://apply.interfolio.com/185459
Clinical Professor in Conservation Policy and Governance: https://apply.interfolio.com/185470
Professor of Practice in Conservation Finance: https://apply.interfolio.com/185448
Professor of Indigenous Conservation: https://apply.interfolio.com/185163

Apply - Interfolio

Come join NPS rangers for the 2026 Border BioBlitz at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument! Help us search for and document the incredible biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert. All you need is a phone with the free iNaturalist app to catalogue your findings.
Visitors can meet at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at 8:15 am to caravan together, or meet their fellow bioblitzers at Quitobaquito Springs at 9 am.

📅: April 4th, 9 am - Noon
📌: Quitobaquito Springs at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

We suggest wearing long pants, sturdy shoes, a shady hat, sunscreen, and bringing plenty of water! We'll spend the morning exploring, learning, and contributing data to important community science projects.

See you there!


📸: NPS

Wildlife Techniques Workshop!!

Make sure to RSVP by April 3, this a fantastic workshop where you'll have the opportunity to learn hands-on techniques and tools of the trade.

Let us commemorate the life and work of Dr. Selso Villegas, who passed away earlier this week. Dr. Villegas recently received the TWS Tribal Conservationist Award, and leaves behind a remarkable legacy of stewardship and service to the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Join the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill for the next Tumamoc Author Series, featuring Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA National Phenology Network and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona.

When: March 11 @ 6pm
Where: Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of Tumamoc Hill)
1675 W. Anklam Rd.
Tucson, AZ

Hello AZTWS Members,

Do something wild and share your wildlife experiences with AZTWS! All submissions are welcome, such as articles (from professionals, students, and public—preferably with photos!), meeting/event announcements, project updates, science communication, job announcements, volunteer opportunities, photographs (with credits), and anything else relevant to management and conservation of Arizona’s wildlife resources. AZTWS encourages submissions and supporting material from under-represented and marginalized groups to empower and elevate voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. AZTWS is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Arizona’s wildlife profession and community.

If you have any items you would like to share, please send them to the newsletter editor at [email protected]. The deadline for submitting materials to be included in the AZTWS Spring newsletter is Friday, March 20th. Thank you!

Hey photographers, make sure to have your best shots ready to go for this years JAM photo contest!

ATTENTION JAM PRESENTERS:

We are working hard to have a draft presentation agenda ready as soon as possible.

We have received over 90 oral presentation abstracts and posters. We still have space for a few posters if you would like to submit!

If you have not received confirmation in email yet regarding your submission, reach out to [email protected]

Second Call For Posters!

We still have room for up to 17 Poster presentations. If you haven't submitted yet, send your abstract to [email protected] with subject line "Last Name - Poster Submission".

If you haven't registered for JAM yet make sure to follow the link in our pinned post to save your spot!

Take an active role in Arizona’s wildlife conservation and management! Advance professional stewardship of wildlife resources and their habitat! Prepare the next generation of wildlife professionals!

The Arizona Chapter of The Wildlife Society (AZTWS) is seeking new board members who want to take an active role in wildlife conservation and management. Join us to inspire and empower the next generation of wildlife professionals! We welcome and encourage applicants who are underrepresented in wildlife fields.

Your Chapter needs you! Please consider joining the board of the Arizona Chapter of the Wildlife Society! See the descriptions below for a list of positions up for election this year.

Visit - http://bit.ly/AZTWS_board_positions

. to learn more about these positions. Note that all officers are expected to participate in monthly conference calls to help with planning and current business.

Email Tom Correll ([email protected]) for more information or if you are interested in running for a position. Nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2026. In your email nominees should indicate the position that you are applying for, and provide a short bio (about 300 words) and a photo that will be distributed to voting members. Ballots will go out mid-December and the results will be announced in early spring 2026.

OPEN POSITIONS

President Elect
The President Elect serves a two-year term, one year as President Elect and one as President. As President Elect, he or she assists and fills in for the President on a variety of assigned tasks and serves as the Chairperson of the Awards and Nomination committees.

Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary serves a one-year term and is responsible for the Chapter files and correspondence with members and supporters.

Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary serves a one-year term and is responsible for recording and distributing minutes of the Executive Board and Chapter Membership meetings.

Board Member (1)
A Board Member serves a two-year term and shares all responsibilities of conducting Chapter business and assisting other Board Members with assigned tasks.

Executive Board Positions - AZTWS President The President’s term of office is for one year. The President-Elect fills the office of the President whenever the position is vacant. The President is responsible for administering all...