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annual conference

Every year OWRA brings together wildlife rehabilitators and educators from Ohio and beyond for a weekend long conference. The goal of this conference is to bring rehabilitators together to better serve Ohio's animals.

  • OWRA Annual Conference November 1-3, 2024
    OWRA Annual Conference November 1-3, 2024
    Fri, Nov 01
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 03, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Dublin, 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 AM – Nov 03, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Dublin, 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
    "You Filthy Animals" Join us for our 31st Annual Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference!
  • Rabies Vector Species Workshop
    Rabies Vector Species Workshop
    Membership Offer
    Sat, Aug 10
    Aug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society, 4210 Dana Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
    Aug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society, 4210 Dana Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
    Join us to learn all about rehabilitating rabies vector species.
  • Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation
    Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation
    Membership Offer
    Sun, Apr 28
    Apr 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Nature's Nursery: District 2, 7541 Dutch Road Unit 133, Waterville, OH 43566
    Apr 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Nature's Nursery: District 2, 7541 Dutch Road Unit 133, Waterville, OH 43566
    Join us to learn all about the basics of wildlife rehabilitation!

Introduction to Wildlife Rehab.

First step for new rehabers

Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation (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. 

IWR is always offered as an add on workshop the Friday of the annual OWRA conference. Additional 2025 IWR class schedule coming soon. For more information contact: iwr@owra.org

Rabies Vector Species.

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

RVS is frequently offered as an add on workshop the Friday of the annual OWRA conference. Additional 2025 RVS class schedule coming soon. For more information contact: rvs@owra.org

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