Ecolog-L EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS FEB 6TH FOR ALL SPRING CWS ONLINE COURSES

[CWS Admin]

*The Center for Wildlife Studies*, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is
excited to announce our spring courses for 2025.  Most courses are designed
to allow students to work at their own pace, with or without support from
our expert instructors, with hybrid or in-person options for select courses.



Courses begin at $275 students / $375 professionals (early bird discount
saves $75; see course ads for details).  ESA and TWS Continuing Education
Credit  included for
*FREE* for many courses.  Contact us
 about group rates,
private training options, and customized courses.



CWS also offers professional certificates in Applied Quantitative Ecology
 and
in Conservation Planning
.
Scholarships are available to qualifying students.



Visit us to learn more and register today
!



APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGY

   - R Bootcamp for Ecologists & Wildlife Biologists
   
   - Python Boot Camp for Ecologists & Wildlife Biologists
   
   - Research Design
   
   - Introduction to Ecological Statistics and Modeling
   
   - Generalized Linear, Additive, and Mixed Models
   

   - Introduction to Bayesian Modeling in Ecology
   
   - Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling
   

   - Bayesian Causal Networks for Complex Multivariate Systems
   

   - Introduction to Occupancy Modeling
   
   - Introduction Capture-Mark-Recapture
   
   - Multivariate Ecological Community Analysis I
   
   - Multivariate Ecological Community Analysis II
   
   - Distance Sampling
   
   - Geospatial Modeling with QGIS & R
   
   - Model Averaging in Ecology
   


CONSERVATION PLANNING

   - Financing Conservation
   
   (began Feb 4th! join now)
   - Landscape Planning
   
   - Introduction to Conservation Standards
   
   - Facilitation 101 for Conservation Professionals
   

   - Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact
   

   - Transdisciplinary Human-Wildlife Conflict
   
   - Writing about Research for Impact and Influence
   


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCES

   - Introduction to Spatial Analysis in QGIS
   
   - Geospatial Modeling with QGIS and R
   
   - Introduction to Remote Sensing
   
   - Drone Applications in Ecology
   
   - Eco-Drone Pilot Preparation
   


RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT METHODS

   - Wildlife Capture and Chemical Immobilization - online
   

   - Wildlife Capture and Chemical Immobilization - field course
   
   - Plant Identification for Wildlife Biologists
   
   - Introduction to Working with Conservation Canines
   

Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Financing Conservation

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Are you a member of a conservation organization or land steward who is
working to fill some of the estimated US$900 billion gap in annual funding
for conservation, which is critical to maintaining biodiversity and climate
outcomes? If so, sign up today for a new Conservation Finance course
through the Center for Wildlife Studies.



WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Innovative financing solutions for sustainable conservation.
- Strategies to engage stakeholders and increase funding.
- How other projects have successfully achieved their conservation
financing goals.

WHY CHOOSE US?
- Expert-Guided: The instructor is a specialist in impact investing, social
entrepreneurship, and climate finance. Other experts will participate as
guest speakers (see list below).
- Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace online with instructor support.
- Certificate of Completion: Boost your credentials and take the next step
to creating a greater impact!


DATES:
- Course opens Feb 4th and closes May 4th
- Live meetings with guest speakers: T/TH at 12:00-1:30 ET (February 4-27)

- Option to learn on your own without an instructor at less cost



INSTRUCTOR:

Katherine Hamilton




GUEST SPEAKERS:

Ricardo Bayon , Encourage
Capital
Tommie Elder ,
Anew Climate
Genevieve Bennett , Forest Trends
Will Sarni , Earth
Finance
Tundi Agardy , Forest
Trends
Melissa Moye
,
World Wildlife Fund



PRICES:
Begins at $275 students / $375 professionals (early bird ends February 2nd;
SAVE $75)



LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/conservation-finance

Go HERE  to
learn more about our new Conservation Planning Professional Certificate!

REGISTER NOW FOR OTHER COURSES IN CONSERVATION PLANNING:

Introduction to Conservation Standards
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards

Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/behavior-change-for-sustainable-impact

Facilitation 101 for Conservation Professionals
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/facilitation-101-for-conservation-professionals

Introduction to U.S. Wildlife Law & Policy
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/us-wildlife-policy

Transdisciplinary Human-Wildlife Conflict Management & Resolution
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/hw-conflict

Writing about Research for Impact & Influence
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/writing-research-impact

Spatial Analysis in QGIS
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/spatial-analysis

Geospatial Modeling with QGIS and R
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/geospatial-modeling

Introduction to Remote Sensing
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/remote-sensing

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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Transdisciplinary Human-Wildlife Conflict Management & Resolution

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Management of human-wildlife conflicts is considered to be one of the most
challenging tasks for wildlife management agencies around the world. Like
all real-world problems, addressing human-wildlife conflict requires
transdisciplinary thinking and combining knowledge in new and interesting
ways. Dr. Can blends scientific evidence of several academic disciplines
(e.g., ecology, wildlife management, psychology, cognitive neuroscience)
and 25 years of real-world experience to help participants develop a deep
and holistic understanding of human-wildlife conflicts and equip them with
the practical skills necessary to develop human-wildlife conflict
management plans.

Students will learn by (1) watching pre-recorded lectures, (2) critically
examining the uniquely curated course material (peer reviewed articles,
gray literature, videos), (3) working on individual and small group
assignments, and (4) participating in live 2-hr group discussions on the
weekends that are recorded (Q&A sessions).

DATES:
- Learn at your own pace with instructor support May 26 - July 13
- Live meetings (also recorded) on Saturdays 1-3 p.m. ET

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 28;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/hw-conflict


Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation through science.


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Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L Anyone affected by the Federal turmoil can save 50% on all Spring online courses!

[CWS Admin]

CWS is currently offering a 50% discount on registration for all spring
online courses to help anyone who has been affected by Federal downsizing,
grant freezes, or other issues. No questions asked!

Please use code CWS50% at checkout to save.

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*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Climate-Smart Conservation: Innovating for a Resilient Future🌿

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The challenges of a changing climate also bring unprecedented opportunities
to reimagine how we think about conservation. This course explores
Climate-Smart Conservation—a forward-thinking approach that integrates
climate change considerations into natural resource management with
intentionality and innovation.

Using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation
Standards) as a framework, you’ll learn how to design forward-looking
conservation goals, and to consider a range of adaptation strategies that
address key climate impacts and vulnerabilities. Through hands-on tools,
practical guidance, and big-picture discussions, this course will empower
you to create conservation plans that anticipate future challenges and
inspire transformative solutions.

Whether you're an experienced conservation planner or just beginning your
journey, join us to unlock the potential of climate-smart planning and lead
the way in shaping a thriving, sustainable future for our planet.

DATES:
- Live meetings (recorded) May 6 - June 17th.
- Course will run on Tuesdays, May 6-June 17, from 5:00-7:00 EST

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 31;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/climate-smart-conservation-innovating-for-a-resilient-future


Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation through science.



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*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Plant Identification for Wildlife Biologists 🌿🌺

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Plants structure ecosystems and provide habitat and food for wildlife. As
such, identifying and classifying plants are essential skills for wildlife
biologists but are often underemphasized in wildlife curriculums or
overlooked altogether. This course gives students a foundation in the
practical skills needed to identify and classify plants in their location
of interest (e.g., study area, forest, park, management unit). Students
will learn how to define characteristics of plants, classify plants into
major plant groups and common plant families, and use technical keys to
identify plant species from their local areas. By the end, students will
produce a digital plant collection for their location of interest. Credit
from successful completion of this course can be used to earn professional
certifications (e.g., The Wildlife Society’s Certified Wildlife
Biologist®), and if taken for academic credit, can meet the minimum
educational requirements for federal and state wildlife biology jobs that
require formal education in botany and the related plant sciences.

DATES:
- May 27 - July 20, 2025 (with course access through August 17)

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 27;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/plant-identification


Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation through science.




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*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Plant Identification for Wildlife Biologists 🌿🌺

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Plants structure ecosystems and provide habitat and food for wildlife. As
such, identifying and classifying plants are essential skills for wildlife
biologists but are often underemphasized in wildlife curriculums or
overlooked altogether. This course gives students a foundation in the
practical skills needed to identify and classify plants in their location
of interest (e.g., study area, forest, park, management unit). Students
will learn how to define characteristics of plants, classify plants into
major plant groups and common plant families, and use technical keys to
identify plant species from their local areas. By the end, students will
produce a digital plant collection for their location of interest. Credit
from successful completion of this course can be used to earn professional
certifications (e.g., The Wildlife Society’s Certified Wildlife
Biologist®), and if taken for academic credit, can meet the minimum
educational requirements for federal and state wildlife biology jobs that
require formal education in botany and the related plant sciences.

DATES:
- May 27 - July 20, 2025 (with course access through August 17)

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 27;
SAVE $75)

Special offer: Save $50 when you register for both Plant ID

and our Plant Ecophysiology

course. Use code PLANT50 at checkout.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/plant-identification

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*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Climate-Smart Conservation: Innovating for a Resilient Future🌿

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The challenges of a changing climate also bring unprecedented opportunities
to reimagine how we think about conservation. This course explores
Climate-Smart Conservation—a forward-thinking approach that integrates
climate change considerations into natural resource management with
intentionality and innovation.

Using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation
Standards) as a framework, you’ll learn how to design forward-looking
conservation goals, and to consider a range of adaptation strategies that
address key climate impacts and vulnerabilities. Through hands-on tools,
practical guidance, and big-picture discussions, this course will empower
you to create conservation plans that anticipate future challenges and
inspire transformative solutions.

Whether you're an experienced conservation planner or just beginning your
journey, join us to unlock the potential of climate-smart planning and lead
the way in shaping a thriving, sustainable future for our planet.

DATES:
- Live meetings (recorded) May 6 - June 17th.
- Course will run on Tuesdays, May 6-June 17, from 5:00-7:00 EST

PRICE:
Starts at $500 students / $600 professionals

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/climate-smart-conservation-innovating-for-a-resilient-future

[image: Logo] 
*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Transdisciplinary Human-Wildlife Conflict Management

[CWS Admin]

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Management of human-wildlife conflicts is considered to be one of the most
challenging tasks for wildlife management agencies around the world. Like
all real-world problems, addressing human-wildlife conflict requires
transdisciplinary thinking and combining knowledge in new and interesting
ways. Dr. Can blends scientific evidence of several academic disciplines
(e.g., ecology, wildlife management, psychology, cognitive neuroscience)
and 25 years of real-world experience to help participants develop a deep
and holistic understanding of human-wildlife conflicts and equip them with
the practical skills necessary to develop human-wildlife conflict
management plans.

Students will learn by (1) watching pre-recorded lectures, (2) critically
examining the uniquely curated course material (peer reviewed articles,
gray literature, videos), (3) working on individual and small group
assignments, and (4) participating in live 2-hr group discussions on the
weekends that are recorded (Q&A sessions).

DATES:
- Learn at your own pace with instructor support May 26 - July 13
- Live meetings (also recorded) on Saturdays 1-3 p.m. ET

PRICE:
Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends April 28;
SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/hw-conflict

[image: Logo] 
*Emily J. Uhrig*, PhD
Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact

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SAVE $75! (use CWS75 at checkout)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to transform the way you approach
environmental conservation? In this course, you’ll bridge the gap between
theory and practice, mastering the art and science of effecting behavior
change to achieve conservation outcomes.

YOU'LL LEARN TO:
- Strategize: Develop focused behavior change strategies driven by data.
- Market Effectively: Utilize social marketing techniques to promote best
practices.
- Understand Your Audience: Analyze target demographics and behavior
change stages
for more impactful initiatives.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Engaging Pre-recorded Lectures: Bring concepts to life with visual and
practical examples.
- Interactive Discussions: Share insights and exchange ideas with peers.
- Hands-On Exercises: Translate theory into practice with engaging
activities.
- Reflective Practices: Deepen your understanding through group reflections.
- Real-World Case Studies: Draw inspiration from successful conservation
stories.

WHY REGISTER?
Equip yourself with the essential skills to drive lasting change and make a
significant impact within your conservation projects and communities. Be
the catalyst for positive environmental impact!

DATES:
Learn at your own pace with instructor support March 3rd to May 25th

PRICES:
Begins at $500 students / $600 professionals

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation through science.
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Landscape Planning

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will explore the key concepts and challenges of conducting
conservation planning at the landscape scale, including how site-scale
implementing actions can flow from a landscape-scale plan. The course will
draw on the Conservation Standards and other frameworks but will address
the multi-disciplinary needs and tools of landscape planning including
spatial analyses and optimization, incorporating socioeconomic factors and
community input, the importance of partners, and how to sustain what must
be a dynamic effort into the future. Eight guest instructors from multiple
organizations around the world will augment the course with their specific
expertise and experience.

DATES:
- Course opens March 3rd and closes May 25th
- Live meetings with guest speakers: T/Th 11:00-1:00 ET for five weeks,
beginning March 4th



INSTRUCTOR:

Patrick Crist
,
Principal, PlanIt Forward LLC



GUEST SPEAKERS:

Tom Miewald , Program Director
1000 Landscapes for 1 Billion People

Hannah Grice ,
Operations Manager, LandScale (Rainforest Alliance)

Dr. Pete Cutter , Director of
Program Coordination and Technical Services, RECOFT

Willem Ferwerda
,
Founder, Commonland

Dr. Jen McGowan
 Global
Managing Director, Marxan Solutions

Jamie Faselt , Conservation
Science Specialist, Center for Large Landscape Conservation

John Buchanan , Vice
President Sustainable Production, Conservation International

PRICES:
Begins at $500 students / $600 professionals


LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:
https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/landscape-planning



Go HERE  to
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join us for this highly interactive course that explores the philosophy,
core principles, and systematic steps of the Open Standards for the
Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards
). This live course is built on
experiential learning through professionally facilitated, hands-on
application in teams. We will work together on real-world case studies
provided by fellow students to identify key and desired conservation and
human well-being outcomes, develop ecological models, construct situation
diagrams, incorporate empirical data, integrate monitoring and adaptive
management, and develop effective action plans for our changing world.
These skills will not only improve your impact as a conservation
practitioner and planner, but also provide invaluable tools for developing
grant applications, evaluating project plans, communicating with funders,
and integrating stakeholders.



DATES

- Course opens April 7th and closes June 29th

- Live meetings: Wednesdays at 12:30-3:30 ET (April 9 - May 21)



PRICE

Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th;
SAVE $75)



LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards


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whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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Ecolog-L ONLINE COURSE: Facilitation 101 for Conservation Professionals 🌿

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on understanding the role of a facilitator and learning
basic facilitation skills that can help participants harness the collective
wisdom of a conservation team. Participants will learn how to prepare for
and facilitate effective meetings and workshops, both in-person and online.
Specific topics will include: preparation for meetings and workshops, the
facilitator’s role in guiding the flow of the conversation, use of
icebreakers and energizers, key aspects of adult learning, navigating
conflict and difficult participants, enhancing creativity, and helping
teams be realistic about what they can accomplish. The course will include
a combination of presentations, discussions, hands-on practice facilitating
group exercises, and experience planning an agenda and selecting
facilitation exercises to use to achieve specific objectives. The course is
oriented toward conservation project teams but will be applicable more
broadly.

DATES:
- Learn at your own pace with instructor support April 28 - June 29
- Live meetings (also recorded) April 28 - June 2 from 1:00-3:00 ET on M/TH
each week

PRICE:
Starts at $500 students / $600 professionals

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/facilitation-101-for-conservation-professionals


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Director of Education
Center for Wildlife Studies 

*Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
whose **global
mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote
wildlife conservation **through science.*
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