Program

Overview

The actual agenda will be posted closer to the date of the 2026 workshop. Even then, please expect to be flexible. Sometimes a topic will go long, as there may be extra discussion on some points. We will be talking about otters the whole time, and you will always be learning. The file links at the bottom of the page are the agendas from some of the past Otter Keeper Workshops. Expect the same general topics and the same type of schedule. It will not be exactly the same.

 The first night will be an Ice Breaker and Introductions. This will start around TBD. The last day will go into the afternoon and will then be capped off with an optional night-on-the-town with other attendees and the instructors. Plan your travel time accordingly so that you don't miss anything.

 Expect the days to be long. We start early and go late into the evenings. Your institution is sending you to learn. The Instructors and Organizers try to pack a lot into the days and want to give you as much knowledge as possible. (Your days will be long, but believe me, the Instructors' days are even longer.) You will learn a lot and have a lot of fun.  

Be sure to interact with other attendees and speak with each instructor one-on-one at some point during the workshop. We want you to make connections that you can draw on later.

Draft Schedule - Still to be Finalized