SATURDAY,  February 26, 2005 

Eighteenth Annual Pennsylvania Wildlife Symposium
for Rehabilitators & Veterinarians

Pennsylvania Game Commission
2001 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797
Phone: (717) 783-8164
Fax: (717) 787-2832

Schedule
Registration
Hotel Information
Directions

The 2005 Symposium is set to take place in the next few weeks. We hope you'll be able to join us for continued education, the opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones.

Saturday offers training on endangered species.  Anyone may attend for continuing education credit. If you attend the endangered species training for certification, you must attend the whole training session to receive credit. You may attend training now for credit if you anticipate upgrading to general permit status in the future (which is necessary to handle endangered/threatened species).

Sunday there is training for rabies vector species.. The RVS training is designed to provide volunteers, capture & transport personnel, and new rehabilitators basic information, although all are welcomed to attend. The classroom only seats 30 so the first 30 reservations will be taken. The main session will be in the auditorium. PAWR meeting will be at the conclusion of the Sunday session.

The Association is again providing scholarships.
Permitted rehabilitators are invited to apply by filling out the online application by

clicking here

 

Symposium Schedule

SATURDAY,  February 26, 2005
Registration: 7:45 AM Sessions Begin at 8:30 AM

Endangered Species Training

Woodrats - Janet Wright
Endangered/Threatened Mammals - Jim Hart
Natural History & conservation for Endangered/Threatened Birds - Deb Siefken/Dan Brauning
Endangered/Threatened Reptiles & Amphibians - Jeanne Carl
Veterinary medical aspect of caring for Endangered/Threatened mammals - Patrice Klein, VMD
Rehabilitating Eagles - William Streeter
Veterinary medical aspects of caring for Endangered/Threatened Birds - Erica Miller, DVM/Sallie Weltie, VMD

SUNDAY, February 27, 2005
Registration: 7:45 AM Sessions Begin at 8:30 AM

Talking to public & keeping your cool - Peggy Sue Hentz
WNV in Song Birds in Central PA - Adam Rohnke
Utilizing falconry techniques in Raptor rehabilitation - Jack Hubley
Outdoor falconry display; creance & lure flying - Jack Hubley
General Release Criteria - Susan Gallagher
Emaciation - Robyn Graboski
Alternative methods in rehabilitation - Leah Stallings

RVS Training - Classroom (limit 30 people)

 

Registration

Click Here t o download the Symposium brochure with registration application 

 

Each person who holds a Pennsylvania permit to rehabilitate wildlife must attend at least one training session or symposium specific to wildlife rehabilitation techniques and methods every two years.

Hotel Information

Make your own room reservation ASAP to ensure availability. 
The closest hotels are the
Red Roof Inn (717-657-1445) 
and the 
Best Western (717-545-9089). 
They are about 5 minutes away.

 

Directions

From I-81 - Traveling North: 

Go to Exit 69, Progress Avenue and stay to the right. Remain in the right lane (this is a right turn only lane) and turn right at the first traffic light, Elmerton Avenue. We are approximately 1/4 mile on the left side of the road directly across the street from the State Police.

From I-81 - Traveling South: 

Go to Exit 69 Progress Avenue and bear to your right. Go to the second traffic light, Elmerton Avenue.

From PA Turnpike - Traveling East or West: 

Go to Exit 19 and proceed toward Harrisburg on I-283. Take I-83 North to I-81 South. Go to Exit 59, Progress Avenue and bear to your right. Go to the second traffic light, Elmerton Avenue.

From I-83:

Travel north on I-83 until you get to I-81 South. Go to Exit 69, Progress Avenue and bear to your right. Go to the second traffic light, Elmerton Avenue.

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