| National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association |
| NWRA - Annual Symposium General Information |
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 Symposium 2011 February 22-26 2011 The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY Hosted by North Country Wild Care NWRA Annual SymposiumEvery year, wildlife rehabilitators from around the world gather together to share ideas, stories and meet other rehabilitators at the National Wildlife Rehabilitator Association’s annual symposium. This world-class symposium is typically held in a different city each year and is hosted by a local rehabilitation organization in or near that city.Attending the symposium is an excellent opportunity to meet with other rehabilitators, create and/or renew friendships and find out the latest developments regarding wildlife rehabilitation. Not only are the presentations given by fellow rehabilitators, but veterinarians, scientists, and wildlife conservation professionals who have a deep love and devotion to wildlife also participate. It's a great opportunity to learn about what new developments have been made by innovators in the field. Everything from books to caging, or gloves to milk replacement formulas are displayed by the many exhibitors. Don't forget about T-shirts, sweaters, jewelry, and crafts! National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association produces the world’s most comprehensive symposium for wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife veterinarians. The organization takes great pride in designing a symposium that meets high professional standards, and yet allows for comfortable learning, networking, and growth. The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s Symposium is truly designed by wildlife rehabilitators for wildlife rehabilitators. The national committee members are rehabilitators, and the local host committee is often the staff of a world-class facility. Featured are more than 100 presentations, lectures, discussions, and a variety of hands-on labs and workshops. Panel discussions and interactive seminars allow time to ask questions of experienced rehabilitators and wildlife veterinarians. Scholarships are available for presenters. Choices abound! Four days of concurrent sessions are filled with presentations. Seven different hands-on labs have limited enrollment to provide for high quality experiential learning; each is two hours long and taught by qualified instructors. A small lab fee covers materials and equipment for each participant. Banquet (Friday night) festivities include a fun-filled evening of comradery, silent auction competition, raffle drawings (more than 50 winners), entertainment, and presentation of scholarships, grants, and achievement awards. Oh yes, and a great meal (with vegetarian option) including beverage and dessert. Icebreaker Reception (Tuesday night) provides free munchies and cash bar, along with a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones - and to find people with similar interests. Exhibits feature vendors selling useful, functional, interesting, and unique rehab and personal interest products – rehabilitation supplies (including hard-to-find items), a huge variety of books, jewelry, shirts and scrubs, gift items, animal note cards, unique handmade gifts, small equipment, microscopes, and more. Please join your friends and make new ones while immersing yourself in knowledge – a valuable investment in wildlife (and ourselves!). The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association is pleased to announce that Symposium 2011 will be held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany New York, February 22-26, 2011. The Desmond promises to provide a great atmosphere while attendees enjoy attend the sessions and catch up with old friends. North Country Wild Care is our host for this event. Great ideas are running (and flying and swimming) wild as we plan a GREAT program. Attendees regularly comment that they wish they had a clone or two so they could attend more great presentations! We say bring some friends and share information! If you need ideas on how to budget for attending the Annual Symposium and the best way to stretch your symposium dollars, click here to read Elaine Thrune’s article called “My Secrets”. If you are interested in being a host for a future Symposium, contact the Central Office. |
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