OWRA Annual Conference November 7-9, 2025
"The Art of Wildlife Rehabilitation" Join us for our 32nd Annual Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference!
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – Nov 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
Mount Sterling, 22300 State Pk Rd 20, Mt Sterling, OH 43143, USA
Guests
About the event
OWRA Member pre-sale: Sept 1. Open sales: Sept 7.
Join us for the 32nd Annual OWRA Conference "The Art of Wildlife Rehabilitation". This year's pre-conference workshops include Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation, Rabies Vector Species training, Grant writing and more. Regular conference sessions will include species profiles, case studies, pain management and feature our guest veterinarian Dr. Mark Mitchell. Courses will feature beginning to advanced rehabilitation skills as well as general courses for our wildlife enthusiasts!
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Session descriptions, click here.
More information, click here.
Tickets
Introduction to Wildlife Rehab
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 8am-5pm: Lunch break 12-1pm: Lunch is NOT included IWR covers wildlife rehabilitation regulations in Ohio, handling wildlife calls, neonatal care of orphaned wildlife, zoonotic diseases, stabilization and transportation of Category I species. This class, or an equivalent, is required by the Ohio Division of Wildlife to apply for a Category I Rehabilitation Permit. Registration fee includes manual, handouts and certificate of completion.
From $30.00 to $55.00
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Grant Writing Workshop
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 8am-12pm Are you looking to expand your budget? Are rising costs interfering with your daily operations? Rehabbers seeking funding to support their missions can benefit from attending this workshop on prospecting strategies. This session will offer guidance on identifying foundations, corporations, and government grant programs, along with effective approaches for engaging with different types of grantors. The workshop will be led by Dan Sowry, Ohio EPA
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Rabies Vector Species
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 9am-5pm: Lunch break 12-1pm: Lunch is NOT included Rabies Vector Species (RVS) class encompasses current regulations, status of rabies in Ohio, special considerations in RVS rehabilitation, capture and restraint, exposure protocol, testing, species information and health considerations of raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats. This workshop, or equivalent, is required by Ohio Division of Wildlife to accept rabies vector species for rehabilitation
From $30.00 to $55.00
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Insectivore Nutrition Workshop
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 9am-12pm Crickets, Mealworms, and Roaches, oh my! Reptiles, birds, and mammals can all engage in insectivory. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the best practices for raising and preparing these prey species to enhance their nutritional value. This workshop aims to examine the nutritional profiles of different feeder insects and discuss fundamental husbandry techniques for breeding insects for wildlife feeding, along with optimal preparation methods. Instructor: Dr. Mark Mitchell
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Friday add-on lunch
Friday lunch is NOT included with ANY workshop. If you would like to order a lunch, please do so here. Menu coming soon
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Microscope Essentials Workshop
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 1-4pm Microscopy is an important tool for wildlife rehabilitators, providing insight into different disease processes in our patients. Developing a confidence with this tool can help improve our ability to diagnose specific diseases or characterize the health status of our patients. This workshop will provide attendees with the fundamental skills to use a microscope and learn how to read blood smears and fecal examinations. Instructor: Dr. Mark Mitchell
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Enrichment Engineering Pt. 2
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Nov 1 1-4pm Rehabilitators demonstrate significant ingenuity by repurposing discarded materials to enhance housing and enrichment options for animals under their care. This workshop provides participants with practical experience in constructing a variety of items for enrichment, housing upgrades and feeding. This session ensures that each attendee will complete at least one take-home project and receive comprehensive plans or instructions for all activities covered during the workshop.
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
2025 OWRA Conference Nov 7-9
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Conference ticket includes icebreaker appetizers Friday evening through breakfast Sunday morning including Saturday dinner banquet. All Saturday and Sunday classes are included in the conference registration. Does NOT include pre-conference workshops.
From $125.00 to $200.00
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
$175.00
+$4.38 ticket service fee
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Conference Vendor
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Nov 09, 2:00 PM
Vendor registration includes Friday icebreaker hors d'oeuvres, Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast are included. Banquet is not included; tickets may be purchased separately.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Saturday Banquet only
Sale ends
Nov 01, 8:38 AM
This is for the Saturday Banquet ONLY. If you are registered for the whole conference the banquet is already included.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Become a Sponsor
From $25.00 to $1,500.00
$1,500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
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