Our Global Mission:

To deliver specialized education and conduct science and outreach that advance wildlife conservation.

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Education

We deliver specialized training to students, researchers, conservationists, natural resource managers, and environmental educators.

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Science

We support wildlife research efforts to advance our scientific understanding of the natural world and to inform conservation efforts, resource management, and policy. 

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Science Support & Services

Our experts are here to assist with a wide range of research design, planning, editing, and analytical needs. Whether you are starting a new project, or need help completing decades-old work, we can help.

Outreach

CWS provides professional development opportunities to underserved populations through scholarships; raises awareness about science and conservation issues through public presentations and workshops; and encourages environmental stewardship through ground-level conservation.

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CONSERVATION PLANNING

Introducing our Professional Certificate Programs!

The Center for Wildlife Studies offers an affordable, one-of-a-kind professional certificate program in Applied Quantitative Ecology and Conservation Planning.

News & Research

β€œIt would be absolutely useless for any of us to work to save wildlife without working to educate the next generation of conservationists.”
— Jane Goodall