2027 OBS Conference

March 6, 2027

OBS will be returning to Ashland University in Ashland, OH for our 2027 conference. Once again we are welcoming exciting speakers on a wide range of topics. Hope to see you in March!

Speakers

Holden Arboretum’s ‘Project Bluebird’: 60+ Years of Struggles and Success. Mike Watson, Conservation Biologist at the Holden Arboretum, OBS Area Contact for Lake County, and former OBS president.
How Tree Swallows Are Affected by Crashing Insect Populations. Charlotte M. Probst, PhD Candidate, University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.
How to Attract, Protect, and Monitor Purple Martins. Paula Ziebarth, OBS Area Coordinator, NestWatch Chapter Coordinator, and Board Member of the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy.
Bluebirds 101 Presentation. Heather Harris, past OBS President and current 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 19th, 2027

Hotel

The Ohio Bluebird Society reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $155/night at the Hampton Inn and Suites Ashland, 2055 E Main St, Ashland, OH 44805 (419) 903-0900. Please book before 2/6/2027 to take advantage of the discounted rate. You can easily book your room via the this link.

Conference