The Wildlife Society’s Urban Wildlife Working Group is proud to be hosting the 2025 International Urban Wildlife Conference (IUWC) on June 1-5 in Atlanta, Georgia. Our biannual conference brings together urban planners, researchers, city/county staff, students, educators, and biologists with an interest in urban wildlife. Plenary and poster sessions highlight research, case studies, policy initiatives, thought exercises, and discussions related to wildlife and natural resources in urban environments. As cities have become home to a diversity of animal species, the IUWC has become an important place to share information and management strategies that assist public leaders in making thoughtful decisions. This year’s conference theme is Urban Reflections: What We’ve Learned About Nature, Our Communities and Ourselves.
Included with the cost of registration are two socials to reconnect with colleagues.
Monday, June 2nd, at 6pm: Welcome Social at BrewDog Outpost.
Wednesday, June 4th, from 6-9pm: Closing Banquet Dinner in the Atlanta Ballroom at the conference venue.
Field Trips
We are offering field trips that feature local nature and culture in the Atlanta area. More information to come. All field trip will take place on Sunday, June 1st.
Workshops
We are offering workshops throughout the conference that teach skills related to urban wildlife research and management.
Mentor/Mentee Program
The Mentor/Mentee program pairs students and early career professionals (mentees) with more experienced professionals (mentors) who are attending IUWC 2025 in order to facilitate networking and communications between those newer to the urban wildlife field and those who have experience to share.
