2026 OBS Conference – Home Is Where The Nest Is
March 7, 2026
OBS will be returning to Ashland University in Ashland, OH for our 2026 conference. Once again we are welcoming exciting speakers on a wide range of topics. Hope to see you in March!
Speakers
Building Collisions: Lights Out and Bird Rehabilitation. Tim Jasinski, Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Owls of Ohio (with live demonstration). Jason Lee, Naturalist at Mosquito Lake State Park
Native Plants Beneficial to Bluebirds. Denise Gualtiere, Nursery Manager at Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery
Bluebird 101 & Nestwatch Presentation. Carl Gleditch, Biologist, Ohio Certified Naturalist, and past OBS Board Member
Lunch Hour Break
Silent Auction – Our biggest fundraiser!
Educational table demonstrations and posters
OBS display table – Van Ert traps for sale ($10)
Conference Location & Time
Check-In: 8:00am
OBS Annual Members Meeting: 8:30 – 9:00am.
Conference: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Non-members plan to arrive by 9:00am main conference start time
Ashland University
John C Myers Convocation Center
638 Jefferson Street, Ashland, Ohio, 44805
Cost
$30 OBS member, $40 non-OBS member, $15 student (21 & younger), $20 seniors 65+ OBS members
Includes Conference and Lunch
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20th, 2026
Thank you, Sponsors!
