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Conference 2005 - Toronto, Canada
November 8-12, 2005
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to join us for Conference 2005 in Toronto, Canada, 'the city
of imagination'. Located on the north shore of beautiful Lake
Ontario, Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures, and is reputed
to be the most diverse city in the world.
Enjoy five exciting days in the company of your colleagues:
learn about the latest research and newest techniques, attend
IWRC's training courses, and explore North America's fifth
largest city.
Click here to read what people
had to say about IWRC's Conference 2004.
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| Our
Host |
This year's host is the Toronto
Wildlife Centre. TheToronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is
the only organization in Canada's largest city dedicated to
helping wildlife in distress, and to educating the public about
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Since opening in 1993, TWC has admitted more
than 31,000 wild animals, and has assisted well over 100,000
people on their Wildlife Hotline. Founded by Executive Director
Nathalie Karvonen, TWC works with local, regional and international
organizations and agencies on issues related to wildlife rehabilitation
and environmental conservation.
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| Registration
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Registration for Conference 2005 is open; to register online
click here.
As of August 1st, rates are $119 for members and $139 for
non-members. Registration will close on October 15th, after
which only walk-in registrations will be accepted. The walk-in
registration fee for members and non-members alike is $149.
To download a PDF (2.17MB) of the Conference
2005 brochure, click here.
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| Hotel |
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Courtyard
by Marriott Downtown Toronto
The
largest Courtyard in the world, located in the heart of downtown
Toronto. For detailed information on the hotel, click here.
Hotel reservations can be made at any time by calling 1-800-847-5075.
The discounted IWRC rate is $135 CAD. For more information
on the exchange rate and an up to date currency converter,
click here.
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| Presentations
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have been confirmed as of September 13, 2005 include:
The Use of Steroids in Avian
Patients
Porcupine Rehabilitation: Orphans and Injuries
Wildlife CSI: Clarifying Specimen Interpretation
Introduction to Baby Mammal Care
Songbird Identification: Importance for Food Selection and
Presentation
Bat Rehabilitation: Tools and Techniques
The Changing Face of Wildlife Rehabilitation
[more]
To download a PDF of the conference schedule, click here.
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| Workshops |
Oiled Wildlife
Workshop
Sunday, November 13th: This one-day workshop is presented in
conjunction with IBRRC and IFAW, and is intended to provide
participants with both a theoretical understanding of the principles
of oiled wildlife rehabilitation and limited hands-on experience.
[more]
3 in 1 Workshop - Radiography, Necropsy & Bloodwork
Friday, November 11th: Participants will rotate between three
workshops of one hour each. The Radiography segment will demonstrate
how to position mammals and birds for x-ray, ventral/dorsally
and laterally, teach interpretation of these x-rays, and will
look at some interesting cases on file. [more]
Imping and Feather Care
Date TBD: Participants will discuss techniques for keeping
feathers healthy and in good condition, how to avoid broken
or damaged feathers, and the basics of imping. Participants
will have an opportunity to imp several feathers using cadavers.
[more]
MOM: Made to order Mother
Date TBD: This workshop will introduce participants to the
basics of skinning birds to make a surrogate; a puppet parent
for very young nestling birds. Use of these puppets is particularly
helpful in providing an appropriate model for imprinting in
raptors and other "slow to grow" hatchlings. It
is especially valuable in the absence of siblings and/or conspecific
adults. Cadavers used will be non-protected birds. [more]
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| Training
Courses |
| IWRC's renowned training
courses are scheduled prior to the conference; courses fill
quickly, and students are advised to register well in advance.
November 8th to 9th: Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation
November 8th: Initial Wildlife Care
November 9th: Wildlife Feeding and Nutrition
For detailed course descriptions, click here.
To register, click here.
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| Field
Trips |
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Registration for field trips will open in early September.
Space is limited; confirmed conference registrants will receive
advance notice and have first option to register for field
trips.
The Owl Foundation
Tuesday, November 8th: Well known across the continent for
her work with owls, Kay McKeever of The Owl Foundation is
inviting IWRC conference attendees for a visit to her centre.
[more]
Humber Bay Bird-Watching and Visit to the Royal Ontario Museum
Tuesday, November 8th: Enjoy a morning of waterfowl watching
on Toronto's beautiful Humber Bay, the setting for a variety
of aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration projects initiated
by Toronto's environmental community. [more]
Toronto Zoo
Wednesday, November 9th: Come out for a behind-the-scenes
tour of The Toronto Zoo, one of the world's largest zoological
parks. [more]
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| Special
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General Session
- Keynote Speaker Kay McKeever
Meet the remarkable Kay McKeever, grande dame of Canadian wildlife
rehabilitation, author, and speaker extraordinaire. Kay is the
founder of the Owl Foundation, Vineland Ontario, where she has
spent more than four decades rehabilitating owls and hawks,
and breeding rare raptors. Learn more about Kay McKeever and
the Owl Foundation at www.theowlfoundation.ca.
Welcome Reception
Network, make new friends and reconnect with old friends -
Join your colleagues at the Welcome Reception, Wednesday evening,
November 9th.
Toronto Wildlife Centre Reception and Tour
Conference attendees are invited to come and visit our host
group's 14,000 square foot newly-renovated centre on Thursday
evening, November 10th. Toronto Wildlife Centre is one of
the busiest wildlife centres in Canada, admitting close to
5,000 patients and handling 30,000 phone calls from the public
annually. Centre staff will be on hand to talk about their
wildlife hotline, rescue program, veterinary hospital and
rehabilitation program. Visit their learning centre, go on
behind-the-scenes tours and join them for some refreshments
and socializing!
2nd Annual Wildlife Film Festival
Back by popular demand, IWRC will hold a special screening
of winners from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Last
year the viewing selection included Pale Male, Terminal Velocity
and Bilby Brothers – The Men Who Killed the Easter Bunny.
Enjoy popcorn and refreshments while watching new films from
this year's festival, Friday night, November 11th.
Banquet and Silent Auction
Saturday evening, November 12 is our annual Banquet and Awards
Ceremony. There will be a delicious buffet including vegetarian
selections. Visit the Silent Auction tables to pick up a gift
or something for yourself. After dinner there will music and
dancing.
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| Call
for Papers |
IWRC invites interested
speakers to submit a presentation proposal. If you have a paper
or case study you would like to submit, please contact Jennifer
Gursu at
director@iwrc-online.org.
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| Scholarship |
Susan
M. Fosco Scholarship
In memory of Susan M. Fosco, the Fosco Scholarship is available
to provide financial help to wildlife rehabilitators in order
to attend IWRC conferences. This is an annual scholarship, with
one award granted each year.
Applicants to the Susan M. Fosco Scholarship are required
to be active, full-time wildlife rehabilitators working with
a variety of species who would otherwise be unable to attend
the conference. Application
form
Sara Hall Education Scholarship
In honor of Sera Hall, the Sara Hall Education Scholarship
provides the recipient with registration to Conference 2005
in Toronto, as well as a one-year membership to IWRC.
The Sera Hall Education Scholarship will be awarded to the
applicant who best demonstrates their willingness and commitment
to contribute back to their communities through public education
and wildlife rehabilitation. Application
form
Frederick Gasser Education Scholarship
In honor of Frederick Gasser, the Frederick Gasser Education
Scholarship provides the recipient with registration to Conference
2005 in Toronto, Canada as well as a one year membership to
IWRC.
The Frederick Gasser Education Scholarship will be awarded
to the applicant who best demonstrates their willingness and
commitment to contribute back to their communities through
public education and wildlife rehabilitation. Application
form
Application Instructions
Please complete the attached scholarship application(s)
and submit according to instructions. You are welcome to apply
for any or all three of the scholarships. To request an application,
please email conference@iwrc-online.org or contact us at (408)
271-2685. The application deadline for scholarships has been
extended to October 7, 2005.
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