Pathways: Human Dimensions of Wildlife is a conference and training program designed to address the myriad issues that arise as people and wildlife struggle to coexist in a sustainable and healthy manner.

Our mission is to increase professionalism and effectiveness in the Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management field. We invite you to join us in this critical wildlife conservation effort.

For more information on lodging options at YMCA of the Rockies, visit this page. For more information about Estes Park, including shuttle arrangements to/from the airport, visit this page. To learn about this year’s field trips and excursions, visit this page.

This year, we’re happy to offer several pre-conference trainings, being held in conjunction with the Pathways Conference.

One training will be offered September 4-6:

Human Dimensions Foundations of Natural Resource Conservation
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The following trainings will be offered on Sunday, September 7, prior to the welcome session:

Bridging Science and Politics in Conservation
Presented by: Dr. Leeann Sullivan
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Working with Human Nature: Strategic Communication and Smart Planning for Behavior Change
Presented by: Dr. Katie Abrams, Center for Science Communication, Colorado State University and Dr. Taylor Foerster, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communication, Oregon State University
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The Psychology of Increasing Marginalized Communities’ Access to Nature’s Benefits
Presented by: Dr. Kayla Cranston, University of California San Diego Extended Studies
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