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.

November 12, 13 & 14, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Worthington, Columbus, Ohio

Join OWRA for this 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 27 presentations, 3 workshops, and much more.

The OWRA Conference is one of the best values in wildlife rehabilitation. OWRA subsidizes conference costs with proceeds received from the ODW Wildlife Diversity Grant and participation in Earth Share of Ohio. The registration fee is set up to cover only the cost of provided meals. OWRA members receive a further discounted registration fee.

Registration will open September 1, 2010

A limited number of grants are available to help pay conference registration fees and hotel accommodations for those in need. Grant application deadline is October 1, 2010. Recipients will be notified by October 8, 2010. 

For further information about the conference please contact
 Becky Crow or Manon VanSchoyck.