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OWRA Annual Conference November 1-3, 2024

"You Filthy Animals" Join us for our 31st Annual Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference!

Sales for members start September 1st. Sales for non-members start September 7th.
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OWRA Annual Conference November 1-3, 2024
OWRA Annual Conference November 1-3, 2024

Time & Location

Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 03, 2024, 3:00 PM

Dublin, 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA

Guests

About the event

OWRA Member pre-sale: Sept 1.  Open sales: Sept 7.

Join us for the 31st Annual OWRA Conference "You Filthy Animals". This year's pre-conference workshops include Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research which will cover environmental disaster response of wildlife. Regular conference sessions will include species profiles, case studies, veterinary panels and much more! Courses will feature beginning to advanced rehabilitation skills as well as general courses for our wildlife enthusiasts!

For group hotel reservation click here.  Book your group rate of $125 a night before the October 10th

To apply for the 2024 available grants or scholarships, click here.

For session descriptions and upcoming schedule, click here.

Schedule


  • 4 hours

    Prereq: Oiled Wildlife Preparedness Seminar

    Dublin III

  • 4 hours

    Enrichment Engineering Wildlife Workshop

    Dublin I&II
35 more items available

Tickets

  • Introduction to Wildlife Rehab

    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. Instructor: Elisabeth Hartman

    From $30.00 to $55.00
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    • $55.00
      +$1.38 service fee
    • $45.00
      +$1.13 service fee
    • $30.00
      +$0.75 service fee
    • Enrichment Engineering

      Nov 1: 8am-12pm: Rehabilitators are incredibly resourceful and recognize the value of using discarded materials to provide housing or enrichment for the animals in our care. This workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to make a variety of items for enrichment, housing, feeding and more! This session is for the beginner-advanced DIY'er. At the end of this session, participants will have at least a one-completed item and plans/instruction for all activities. Instructors: Hardy Kern and Mike Figg

      From $30.00 to $40.00
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      • $40.00
        +$1.00 service fee
      • $30.00
        +$0.75 service fee
      • *Prereq-Oiled Wildlife Seminar

        *Prerequisite* Workshop Seminar Nov 1, 8am-12pm This seminar is required for the Oiled Wildlife Response Hands-On Workshop Nov 1st or 2nd. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc will address oiled wildlife response, a highly specialized field that requires specific training, permits, and equipment to safely care for contaminated wildlife. This presentation will give an overview of the basic response, provide best practices and offer information about becoming a paraprofessional with Tri-State.

        From $25.00 to $30.00
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        • $30.00
          +$0.75 service fee
        • $25.00
          +$0.63 service fee
        • Raptor Salon

          Nov 1: 1pm-5pm: Are you looking to brush up on your skills to keep your raptors in tip-top shape and looking great? Learn how to cope beaks, keep those manicured talons deadly, and out with the old in with the new feather imping! A quick trip to the Raptor Salon is beneficial to both education and rehab birds. Don't forget the accessories! Learn how to make a variety of jesses and equipment. Instructors: Dr. Marksz, Heather Tuttle, Rebecca Jaramillo

          From $30.00 to $40.00
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          • $40.00
            +$1.00 service fee
          • $30.00
            +$0.75 service fee
          • Oiled Wildlife Workshop Friday

            *Must take the Pre-Workshop Seminar (prerequisite) on Nov 1st 8am-12pm in order to take this class* Friday: Nov 1 1pm-5pm: Join Tri-State again while they build on the information presented in the pre-workshop lecture. Workshop activities will include fielding calls, proper notifications, setting up an oiled wildlife facility, evaluating patients, and decontamination. Please see www.owra.org/conference for full workshop description and important details before signing up.

            From $30.00 to $40.00
            Sold Out
            • $40.00
              +$1.00 service fee
            • $30.00
              +$0.75 service fee
            • Oiled Wildlife Workshop Sat.

              *Must take the Pre-Workshop Seminar (prerequisite) on Nov 1st 8am-12pm in order to take this class* Saturday: Nov 2 8am-12pm: Join Tri-State again while they build on the information presented in the pre-workshop lecture. Workshop activities will include fielding calls, proper notifications, setting up an oiled wildlife facility, evaluating patients, and decontamination. Please see www.owra.org/conference for full workshop description and important details before signing up.

              From $30.00 to $40.00
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              • $30.00
                +$0.75 service fee
              • $40.00
                +$1.00 service fee
              • Conference Vendor

                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 service fee
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              • Saturday Banquet only

                This is for the Saturday Banquet ONLY. If you are registered for the whole conference the banquet is already included.

                $55.00
                +$1.38 service fee
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              • 2024 OWRA Conference Nov 1-3

                Speakers for the 2024 conference include Rebecca Vincent, DMV; Sam Valerius, DMV; Amanda Vanderford, RVT; Hardy Kern, Carol Holmgren from Tamarack Wildlife Rescue Center, and many others! 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
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                • $200.00
                  +$5.00 service fee
                • $175.00
                  +$4.38 service fee
                • $125.00
                  +$3.13 service fee

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