CWRA Fall Meeting 2025

November 9, 2025 @ 8:00AM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Heritage Hotel & Conference Center: 522 Heritage Rd Southbury, CT 06488 Get Directions

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You're invited to attend the CWRA Fall Meeting!

Join us for a full-day conference designed to educate, inspire, and connect wildlife rehabilitators from across the region. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned veteran, this year’s lineup offers valuable takeaways you can put into practice right away.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Heritage Village Conference Center, 522 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT

Registration

  • $30 – Pre-registration is which INCLUDES your choice of lunch (a $15 value!).
  • $40 – Walk-in registration (does not include lunch, as meal orders must be finalized one week prior to the event)

Pre-registration closes Monday, November 3. After this date, you may still register on-site the day of the meeting.

💡 Topics:

  • Encouraging Natural Behaviors in the Rehab Setting with Elka Hutcheson, Rehabilitation Program Manager, Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary (VA)
  • Wildlife Parasitology: Things that go bump in the night!?! with Robert Adamski, Wildlife Veterinarian and veterinary consultant (ME)
  • Compassion Fatigue: Caring for Yourself While You Care for Wildlife with Stacia Bjarnason, PhD and licensed psychologist, Brownstone Psychological Associates (CT)
  • Harnessing The Power of Social Media for Successful Fundraising with Jane Newhouse, Founder/Director, Newhouse Wildlife Rescue (MA)
  • How to Pass Strong Laws to Help Wildlife with Annie Hornish, Connecticut State Director, Humane World for Animals (CT)

🥗 Food & Hospitality

Morning coffee/tea & light refreshments will be provided, along with afternoon snacks. Pre-registered attendees will receive their choice of lunch (selected during registration):

🍃 Vegan Option: Vegetable grain bowl with mixed greens, barley, chickpeas, carrots, cucumbers, roasted sweet potatoes, and tasty dressing
🥪 Caprese Sandwich: Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, arugula, basil, and a balsamic glaze
🥔 Both options include: House-made assorted chips & water

🏨 Hotel Room Blocks

A limited number of discounted room blocks are available for attendees of the meeting for $149/night. Guests can reserve their stay by calling the front desk at 203-264-8200 and reference "CT Wildlife Rehabilitators Fall Meeting" to make a reservation. Secure your accommodations early to take advantage of this special rate!

Expect networking opportunities, practical tips, and thought-provoking discussions that will enhance your skills and renew your passion for the work we do.
Whether you’re here to learn new rehabilitation techniques, sharpen your fundraising skills, or simply connect with others who share your commitment to wildlife, this is the event you won’t want to miss!


Please note: All ticket registrations for the Fall Meeting are final. We are unable to offer refunds or exchanges.