Become a Member:
If you are ready to become a member of the Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society and start enjoying all the benefits we have to offer, there are several ways to do so:
- To join the Western Section and the Chapter, click here.
- To join only the Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society, click here.
- If you a current member of The Wildlife Society at the international level, you may also join the Southern California Chapter by logging in to Your Membership.
Southern California Chapter membership is only $10 per year.
Benefits of Membership:
- Voting privileges
- Current, outstanding wildlife training workshops
- A devoted, lively, and engaged network of members which to mentor the next generation of wildlife professionals
- An opportunity to interact professionally and socially with other wildlife professionals from all over the region
- Great resources for students and young professionals
- Access to Certified Wildlife Biologist® and Professional Development Certificate Programs
- And much more!
Levels of Membership and Dues:
There are three levels of membership within The Wildlife Society:
- International/national level
- Section level
- Chapter level
Membership in the international organization of The Wildlife Society, in your section of The Wildlife Society, and in your local chapter are independent from each other. Each level of membership has its own dues as well as member benefits. TWS International, Section, and Chapter dues are based upon members initial join date and not the calendar year. If you reside within the Southern California Chapter footprint, then you also fall within the Western Section of TWS and of course, TWS international/national.