Call of the Wild Conference

Name: Call of the Wild Conference
Start: 2025-11-21T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-23T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Best Western Plus Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center

Schedule

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Best Western Plus Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center | Waynesboro, VA

The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s annual Call of the Wild conference is one of the premier continuing education opportunities for wildlife rehabilitators and other wildlife “first responders.” Co-sponsored by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, this hybrid event draws nearly 400 participants from around the world — including rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, wildlife biologists, environmental educators, and passionate wildlife enthusiasts. It’s a weekend filled with shared knowledge, fresh ideas, and inspiration to fuel your work with wildlife and the environment.
This year marks our 30th annual conference — and we’re celebrating with a flexible hybrid format that offers something for everyone.
Friday, November 21:
A full-day seminar held in-person in Waynesboro, Virginia, and live-streamed online for remote attendees.
Saturday, November 22:
In-person only — a full day of hands-on workshops hosted at the Best Western Conference Center in Waynesboro.
Sunday, November 23:
Online-only — a full day of engaging lectures and panel discussions streamed to participants everywhere.