Program Series | Flagstaff - Taking Flight: Northern Arizona Audubon Society Panel on Career Pathways

Join Northern Arizona Audubon Society and The Wildlife Society (NAU) for a special evening exploring career journeys in ornithology, bird science, and conservation. This panel brings together professors, field ecologists, students, and birding professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and advice for anyone curious about careers connected to birds.

The panel is part of our monthly program series for members of NAAS and anyone who is interested. All are welcome to join.

When: Monday, September 29, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM (doors open 5:00)

Where: Yeon-Su Kim Auditorium, Room 017, NAU Forestry Building, Flagstaff, AZ

Parking Information: It suggested that you pay the $4 for parking ahead of time using the Park Mobile link.

https://legacy.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/140/Guest-Parking-at-School-of-Forestry.pdf

Panelists:

• Dr. Jeffrey Foster (Professor, Department of Biological Sciences)
• Dr. Heidi Kloeppell (Assistant Teaching Professor, NAU & TWS advisor)
• Dr. Harrison Jones (Southwestern Avian Ecologist, Institute for Bird Populations)
• Abbie Brozich (NAU Student, NAAS Secretary, AZGFD Intern)
• John Wilson (NAU Graduate, Field Tech, Professional Bird Guide)

Moderated by Matt Anderson, host of NAAS’s podcast, Northern Wings – Connecting Birds and People of Northern Arizona.

This event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a student, educator, or community member, come be inspired by the many ways passion for birds can grow into a career.