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.
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Tickets
Introduction to Wildlife Rehab
Nov 7: 9am-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
Sold Out$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Intro to Wild Rehab WAITLIST
This is the WAITLIST for the Intro to wildlife rehabilitation class on Nov. 7th from 9am-5pm. The class is currently full and we do not expect to open a second class. If spaces open we will contact people in the order they are added to the waitlist. This ticket does NOT GRANT ENTRY into the class. It is a WAITLIST ONLY. Thank you for your understanding!
$0.00
Sale endedGrant Writing Workshop
Nov 7: 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
Sale endedRabies Vector Species
Nov 7: 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
Sold Out$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
$45.00
+$1.13 ticket service fee
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Rabies Vector WAITLIST
This is the WAITLIST for the Rabies Vector class on Nov 7: 9am-5pm. The class is currently full and we do not expect to open a second class. If spaces open we will contact people in the order they are added to the waitlist. This ticket does NOT GRANT ENTRY into the class. It is a WAITLIST ONLY. Thank you for your understanding!
$0.00
Sale endedInsectivore Nutrition Workshop
Nov 7: 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
Sale endedMicroscope Essentials Workshop
Nov 7: 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
Sale endedEnrichment Engineering Pt. 2
Nov 7: 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
Sale endedFriday Paint Party
Celebrate the Art of Wildlife Rehabilitation with a very special paint party - wildlife style! Registration includes all the materials you will need along with step-by-step directions to paint a whimsical fox in the forest that you will not only have fun painting but will bring color to your walls when you go home. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Come have fun with us and make some art magic.
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
Sold Out2025 OWRA Conference Nov 7-9
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
Sold Out$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
$175.00
+$4.38 ticket service fee
$125.00
+$3.13 ticket service fee
Conference Vendor
Vendor registration includes Friday icebreaker hors d'oeuvres, Saturday breakfast/lunch and Sunday breakfast. Banquet is not included; tickets may be purchased separately.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Sale endedVender plus Conference bundle
This ticket provides a vendor table plus one ticket to the full conference including meals.
$225.00
+$5.63 ticket service fee
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