art by Tara McClung
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR SPEAKERS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ATTENDEES! SEE YOU in 2024!
The conference offers rehabbers the opportunity to take the 8 hour RVS licensing course- the first step to obtaining your RVS license in NY State to rehabilitate raccoons, bats, and skunks. You can learn more here. This session runs all day on Friday.
We also offer our Sunday session for veterinarians and vet techs-only.
Continuing Education credits from the NY Dept. of Education are available.
Our conference will feature expert wildlife professionals, veterinarians, and rehabilitators presenting exciting topics in wildlife rehabilitation, as well as an irreplaceable networking opportunity to meet others in your field. It is intended for licensed wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, nuisance wildlife control officers, veterinary technicians, and those who want to become more involved with wildlife. From beginners to experts, NYSWRC has something for everyone!
GENERAL LECTURES are included with your registration fee. Walk in and out of the concurrent sessions that interest you the most. Up to 5 continuous tracts of lectures take place each day, plus a special all-day Sunday session is available just for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
SPECIALTY SESSIONS and LABS require additional fees and/or pre-registration: Rabies Vector Species, Animal Basic Care, Feather Imping, Fluid Therapy, the Sunday Veterinarian/Vet Tech session and more.
Please be aware that labs/workshops will include handling animal carcasses so that you may gain valuable hands-on experience while under the supervision of experts. As in all rehabilitation, there are inherent risks involved with handling wildlife, dead or alive. NYSWRC will provide latex gloves and surgical masks, or you may provide your own safety equipment during the course.
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES include the NYSWRC Annual Meeting and banquet, daily meals and coffee breaks, and the annual NYSWRC auction. Take advantage of this time to network with your colleagues. Get ready to mingle, trade tips, and make new friends throughout the whole weekend!
SATURDAY EVENING AUCTION: Support NYSWRC by donating to our famous auction and raffle! To donate, please contact Matt Zymanek at matt@hawkcreek.org. Everything is welcome: wildlife baskets, tee shirts, mugs, artwork, medical supplies, animal equipment, cages, etc.
While you’re in town, be sure to take a trip to the Rosamund Gifford Zoo, and receive free admission with your NYSWRC conference badge!
A huge thanks to some of OUR SPONSORS! We couldn’t do this without your support.
NYSWRC is honored to feature the work of Tara McClung of Bad Cat Studios as our artist for this year's annual conference. Tara is an artist, illustrator and teacher residing in Pompey, NY. Tara finds inspiration in the outdoors, in her many gardens, and from the animals that visit the meadows and woods around her home. She has been an art teacher in the North Syracuse Central School District since 1997 and has practiced art since childhood. To learn more about Tara and her work visit www.taramcclung.com
