upcoming Training program available

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check here

http://www.duckrescuenetwork.org/conference_overview.html

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This should be an excellent program.

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Ooooppp! Sorry about the size. Never have figured out how this works. Hmmmmm :thinking

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Federal Permit Course
WRNC is offering a new course for rehabilitators who wish to obtain their federal permit. The sessions are comprehensive, covering all aspects of avian care.*
The course will be held in two locations. *Asheville NC * Nov 10-11 *and Raleigh NC Dec 1-2
register online at www.ncwildliferehab.org

Do you Know:*
The new requirements for a federal permit?
The cage requirements for the birds you hope to rehabilitate?
All the parts of nutrition in diets for various birds?
The trophic feeding categories of birds in rehabilitation?
What makes a bird?
What groceries & supplies are needed for the passerine pantry?
When & how to reunite nestlings with parents?
The importance of stress in birds/wildlife rehabilitators?
How too many follow-up requests can turn from distractions to opportunities?
How to manage the Love-Hate relationship with your telephone?
How to identify a baby bird by the color of its mouth or its feet?
We are covering:
Introduction to the Federal Permit process,
Avian anatomy & physiology,
Avian identification & natural history,
Intake & examination procedures,
Care & housing of baby birds,
Care & housing of adult birds,
Nutrition & diets for various species,
Getting groceries & supplies,
Preparing for release,
Telephone, triage, & transport,
Working with your veterinarian We are also covering:
Why a Federal Permit is required.
What are migratory birds?
What activities does the Federal Permit authorize?
Qualifications of the Federal Permit.
What are basic permit conditions for a Federal Permit?
Help getting a federal permit.
Help with internships or becoming a sub-permittee.
Current updates on Federal Permit regulations
Bonus information:
Tons of special rehab tips from experts
NO Math Problems!*
"Cheat Sheets" for all the math you will ever need!
Fun filled hands on activities!
Care instruction sheets for over 15 species of less common, often received, passerines.
Goals of Class:
Provide knowledge of the laws covering the rehabilitation of migratory birds,
Instill appreciation for Standards for care and the wildlife rehabilitation code of ethics,
Provide basic information & guidelines for care of birds in wildlife rehabilitation,
Make recommendations and give information regarding the care of birds in wildlife rehabilitation,
Assist those who wish to become Federally Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators,
Provide a Network of opportunities to receive experience required for a Federal Permit,
Provide sources of information regarding rehabilitation of specific birds.

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Upcoming Conferences
12th Annual Call of the Wild Conference
October 26 – 28, 2007 in Waynesboro, Virginia
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/training/COTW_general.php

Wild in Vermont Conference
October 26 – 28, 2007 in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
ncarey@aol.com

Minnesota’s Midwest Conference on Wildlife Rehabilitation
November 2 – 4, 2007 in Brainerd, Minnesota
http://www.mnwildlife.org/2007_Midwest_Regional_Conference.htm

Michigan Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Conference 2007
November 3, 2007 in Royal Oak, Michigan
mwra@squirreltale.com

1st Annual Tennessee Wildlife Educators and Rehabilitators Association Conference
November 3, 2007 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
louannpartington@yahoo.com or k2dolan2001@yahoo.com

Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s 16th Annual Conference
November 9 – 11, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio
www.owra.org

California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators Symposium 2007
November 16 – 18, 2007 in Yosemite, California
http://www.ccwr.org/index.html

2nd Annual Coming Together for Wildlife Conference
November 16-18, 2007 in Columbia, SC
http://www.carolinawildlife.org/2007ConferenceInfo.htm

2007 Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Symposium
November 17, 2007 in Cheshire, United Kingdom
otterhq@aol.com