Conference 2026

Our conference features 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 expert rehabilitators, NYSWRC has something for everyone!

Continuing Education credits from the NY Dept. of Education are available. Certificates of Attendance will be issued one month following the conference.

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 pre-registration: Capture Transport, Nuisance Wildlife, Rabies Vector Species, Animal Basic Care, Fluid Therapy, the Sunday Veterinary Session

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 Thursday.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES include the Arrival Icebreaker, tours of local wildlife facilities, NYSWRC Annual Meeting and banquet, daily meals and guided walks around the beautiful conference property! 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 & RAFFLE: 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.

VENDOR AREA: In between sessions, take some time to peruse our vendor area and do some early holiday shopping and stock up on rehab supplies! Vendor area will be open all day Friday and Saturday.

NYSWRC SHARING TABLE: Be sure to visit our Sharing Table at our conference Friday to Sunday! If you have any new or used rehab/wildlife related items you’d like to share or pass on, please bring them to Conference! Please do not bring any dirty items or medications to the table.