Spring Meeting 2026
March 28, 2026 @ 8:00AM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Indian Rock Nature Preserve: 501 Wolcott Rd Bristol, CT 06010 Get Directions
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You are Invited to Attend the CWRA Spring Meeting
Join us for the CWRA Spring Meeting as we come together under the theme Caring for Wildlife Through Knowledge, Practice & Passion. This annual gathering offers wildlife rehabilitators at all experience levels the opportunity to connect with colleagues, deepen foundational and advanced skills through expert-led lectures, and strengthen the quality of care provided to wildlife across Connecticut and beyond. Whether you are new to wildlife rehabilitation or a seasoned rehabilitator, the Spring Meeting is designed to inform, inspire, and support the vital work you do every day.
The Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol, CT, and will feature a full day of thoughtfully curated programming for wildlife rehabilitators at every stage of experience. Sessions will cover a wide range of timely and practical topics, including wildlife nutrition, intake and stabilization skills, rodenticide exposure, turtle care, raptor and mammal enclosure design and construction, and songbird re-nesting and assessment.
Event Overview
The morning plenary sessions will feature engaging, high-value presentations including:
• Wildlife Nutrition taking a foundational look at one of the most critical aspects of wildlife care
• Why Didn’t I Think of That? Tips & Tricks offering creative, field-tested solutions from decades of rehab experience
• Turtle Rehabilitation 101 (concurrent) teaching practical guidance and techniques for turtle care and treatment
In the afternoon, sessions will be organized into focused educational tracks, allowing attendees to tailor the day to their experience level and interests:
• New Rehabilitator Track focusing on core concepts, clinical skills, and essential rehab practices
• Advanced Track Includes complex cases and treatment strategies for various viral and parasitic afflictions plus an innovative method of turtle shell repair
• Specialty Track I features specialized techniques ranging from cage-building design to songbird renesting strategies
• Specialty Track II features the required rabies-vector species (RVS) certification class and complexities involved with rodenticide poisoning cases
The day will conclude with a CWRA raffle with over 50 fantastic items and species-specific gift baskets.
CWRA Membership Reminder
If you register using the member rate, your 2026 membership must be active at the time of ticket purchase! Please note that CWRA membership operates on a calendar-year basis - i.e. renewals were due this year after Jan 1 2026.
UNLESS YOU HAVE RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP AFTER JAN 1 2026, you are NOT a current member and need to renew NOW! Memberships may be renewed online at: https://cwrawildlife.networkforgood.com/
Please note that registrations will be verified for active membership status. If membership is not current, the price difference will be due immediately or you will need to pay the non-member price below. Please renew your membership right now to ensure a smooth registration process.
Spring Meeting Registration & Pricing
• $25 – Current 2026 CWRA Members (i.e. renewed or joined after Jan 1 2026)
• $65 – Non-Members
What’s Included
• Morning and late afternoon hospitality
• Two complimentary raffle tickets for current members
Additional raffle tickets and CWRA merchandise will be available for purchase during the event.
Pizza slices will be available for lunch at $3 per slice (cash only) or bring your own lunch.
We look forward to gathering in person to learn, connect, and continue strengthening our wildlife rehabilitation skills.
Refund Policy
Please note that all ticket purchases are non-refundable. Ticket fees are used to directly support event expenses and programming.
Whether you are newly permitted, experienced, or expanding your knowledge, this meeting offers valuable, real-world content designed for wildlife rehabilitation.