2025 Conference

2025 OBS Conference – Back to Basics

March 1, 2025

OBS will be returning to Ashland University in Ashland, OH for our 2025 conference. Once again we are welcoming exciting speakers on a wide range of topics. Hope to see you in March!

Conference Flyer

Speakers

  • Julie Zickefoose – What I’ve Learned In 40 Years of Bluebirding
  • Heather Harris – Bluebirds 101: The Loved Species
  • Marne Titchenell – Pollinators
  • Jamey Emmert – Wings Along the Water: A Lake Erie Birding Trail Adventure
  • Tim Bischoff – Kestrels and Motus Towers
  • Paula Ziebarth – Purple Martin Landlord Tips
  • Heather Tuttle — Bird Rescue and Rehabilitation at the Ohio Wildlife Center

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 – 4:30pm
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: February 17, 2025

Thank you, Sponsors!