The Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (OWRA) is a non-profit organization and has members from a wide range of backgrounds. OWRA provides training, networking and referral information to wildlife rehabilitators so they can better assist the public when injured, orphaned, or diseased wildlife are encountered. Member benefits include the quarterly newsletter, The Ohio Rehabilitator, the Annual Membership Directory, members only section on our website, and discounted rates for OWRA sponsored trainings.
OWRA's Mission: Promote communication, cooperation, professionalism and ethical conduct among persons involved in wildlife rehabilitation, education and conservation in order to improve the quality of care given to Ohio’s native wildlife; and to inform the public about issues impacting wildlife and helping them to obtain assistance with wildlife concerns and problems.
Need Assistance with a wild animal in Ohio?
18th Annual OWRA Conference - "Helping People Help Wildlife"
November 13, 14 & 15, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus, OH.
In addition to Ohio presenters, two featured out-of-state speakers are joining us this year.
Wendy Fox is president of NWRA and director of Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Miami, Florida. Suncoast specializes in seabirds but treats thousands of species each year. Her keynote address and other presentations focus on communicating effectively with volunteers, the media, and the public.
Karen Shenoy is a veterinarian at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, a large emergency hospital and clinic, which admits 8,500 animals annually, and field more than 2,000 calls from the public. She is also on the NWRA board and veterinary committee. Her presentations will focus on animal care topics.
This is a once a year opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills, network with other wildlife rehabilitators, and have fun in the process! This year's conference will feature more than 30 presentations, several workshops, and much more.
Please check back for conference updates as planning progresses.
For further information about the conference please contact Bob Bills.
Online registration begins September 1, 2009.
Grant application deadline is October 15, 2009. Recipients will be notified by October 22, 2009.
Cool Stuff!
Cornell's Lab of Ornithology NestCams
Emerging Disease Information
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OWRA is now on Twitter!
Pictures by Roger Hall Wildlife Art