Registration Rates

register online for the Western Section Annual Meeting  – www.user.tws-west.org/ 

The Annual Meeting Registration Fee Includes:

  • A registration packet with a meeting program booklet, TWS-WS reusable canvas tote bag, conference logo sticker, an eco name badge, badge ribbons galore (AND a commemorative conference pint glass if you register by December 12th!)

  • Valuable networking events with lite bites – Thank you meeting sponsors! Including a Taco Buffet at the Tuesday Welcome Reception, TBD Lite Bites at the Wednesday Poster Reception, and a TBD Lite Bites reception at a seated Thursday Night Awards Celebration.
  • Coffee, hot tea, and snacks at the morning and afternoon breaks Wednesday through Friday .
  • Two inspiring general sessions! Wednesday Keynote, and Friday Capstone.
  • Over 225 scientific presentations in oral presentations and poster sessions spanning a wide variety of top-notch studies and projects.
  • Fun games for Wildlifers! Networking Events — Wildlife Photo Slideshow –Wildlife Trivia — Karaoke — Student Team Trivia — Cornhole and More. With Prizes!
  • Speed Mixer Networking Events for everyone!
  • Working Group and Associated Meetings
  • Exhibit Hall representing the best of the wildlife industry
  • Career workshops and student-professional mentoring
  • Complimentary Wifi in the Conference Center and Hotel Rooms

 Join TWS-WS when you register and pay the LOWER MEMBER RATES.

…Just add a membership to your cart!

We have grants for those with financial need!
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Annual Meeting Registration

Register for the Annual Meeting by Friday, December 12th…   and get a conference logo pint glass!

Early Bird Register by december 12th

Regular rate Register by january 23rd

Late rate Register after january 23rd
Member* $369 $429 $489
Non-Member $429 $489 $549
Student Member** $240 $300 $360
Early Career OR Retiree Member** $277 $337 $397
Daily – Wednesday/Thursday/Friday $279/$279/$167 $318/$318/$191 $357/$357/$214

Annual Meeting Add-Ons – for those registered for the Annual Meeting!
Wednesday Breakfast Roundtable $35 $35 N/A
Box Lunch Wednesday and/or Thursday $25 Each $25 Each N/A
Monterey Field Trips

1) Small Mammals at Fort Ord Natural Reserve ($25, Tuesday)
2) Epic Amphibian Safari at Hastings ($25, Tuesday)
3) Early Bird Tour with the Santa Lucia Conservancy ($25, Tuesday)
4) Monterey Bay Aquarium Meet Up ($65, Tuesday)
5) Elkhorn Slough Kayaking ($90, Tuesday)
6) Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary Tour ($25, Tuesday)
7) Happy Hour – Elkhorn Slough Catamaran Tour ($65, Tuesday)
8) Monterey Bay 4-hr Whale Watching Tour ($125, Saturday, Feb 9) Guided hike at The Wildlands Conservancy\’s Rana Creek Preserve
Sponsor-A-Student or Under Represented Attendee Any amount Any amount Any amount

Annual Meeting Sponsors and Exhibitors
Condor Premier Meeting Sponsor $5,000 $5,000 N/A
Bighorn Gold Meeting Sponsor $2,500 $3,000 N/A
Sea Turtle Bronze Meeting Sponsor $1,800 $2,000 N/A
Artist Exhibit Table $400 N/A N/A
Commercial/Company Exhibit Table $850 N/A N/A
Nonprofit Exhibit Table $600 N/A N/A
       

Pre/Post Conference Events — Registration FEES
You Do NOT need to be registered for the Annual Meeting to register for Pre/Post-Conference Events — They are stand alone events.
Ungulate Symposium Member $165
Non-Member $215
Student/ECP/Retiree $124		 Member $165
Non-Member $215
Student/ECP/Retiree $124		 Member $185
Non-Member $235
Student/ECP/Retiree $144
R Workshop Member $150
Non-Member $200		 Member $180
Non-Member $230		 Member $200
Mon-Member $250
High Speed Rail Training Member $25
Non-Member $85		 Member $35
Non-Member $95		 Member $45
Non-Member $105
Construction Awareness Training (WildCAT) Member $65
Non-Member $125		 Member $85
Non-Member $145		 Member $95
Non-Member $155
Motus Workshop: Using Cellular Tracking Technology Member $169
Non-Member $209		 Member $189
Non-Member $219		 Member $199
Non-Member $229
Friday 1/2 Day Wildlife Tracking Training Member $80
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $60		 Member $100
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $80		 Member $110
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $90
Saturday Full Day CyberTracker Certification Workshop Member $165
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $107		 Member $185
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $127		 Member $195
Non-Member N/A
Student/ECP $137

** Student / Early Career Professional/Retiree Rate Eligibility

  • Students must be current TWS-WS members and currently enrolled at a university or college or within 6 months of degree conferral.
  • Students are strongly urged to contact their local Chapter for grant support with registration fees.
  • \”Early Career Professionals\” are TWS-WS current members who have graduated within 3 years with a degree in a Wildlife-related field AND are employed less than full-time in a temporary/limited-term/seasonal position.
  • Retiree rate is for TWS-WS members, retired from full-time employment, who have paid Standard dues for at least three years.

ASL Interpreter

  • TWS-WS can coordinate an ASL interpreter for professionals, students, and staff for our events (including the Annual Meeting, and workshops.) Please email Treasurer@tws-west.org by December 12th to request an interpreter.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Cancellations for a refund may be requested through December 12th. Because cancellations incur substantial administrative costs, we charge a $50 cancellation fee.  Substitutions are permissible at any time for no extra charge. Please email webmaster@tws-west.org if you would like to transfer your registration to a different person (let us know the name and email address of the person who will take your place.