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PARROT ENRICHMENT CLASSES You can also meet some of our adoptable birds at most of our events, from parakeets to macaws. However, for health and safety reasons, we ask that you do not bring your birds. We are very careful to insure that our birds have been vetted, and strive to minimize the spread of disease. Of course we appreciate donations to help cover our facility and speaker costs, and sometimes we will even suggest one. However, we want everyone to come regardless of money. Please take the time to learn something new for your parrot. We sell lots of wonderful parrot toys and supplies at our events, and appreciate your support. This is one of our primary means of paying for the needs of the parrots in our care. Shopping discounts available through our Membership Program at www.phoenixlanding.org/membership.html ** Classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. Things I Wish I'd Known and A Parrot's Point of View seminars are comprehensive care classes, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. The behavior workshops are important for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their bird(s). |
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VIENNA, VA SATURDAY July 11th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry St SE |
6th ANNUAL LUAU
Our annual Luau is a great opportunity to meet many different parrot species, from parakeets to macaws. It is very important to do some homework before making a serious decision like adding a parrot to your family, so we encourage you to come meet a wide assortment of personalities and types. Many times birds and families will just “click” so if you are interested in adopting a bird, this is an important event for you! And even if you already have parrot companionship in your life, there will be other opportunities for learning.
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ASHEVILLE, NC SATURDAY July 18th 10:00 AM-12:00Noon Greenlife Grocery Store On the Green! 90 Merrimon Ave |
3rd ANNUAL LUAU
Join us outside of the Greenlife Grocery Store for our annual Luau. Not only can you meet several parrot species, from parakeets to macaws, but you can also help us to talk to people who may stop by about the special care and needs of parrots. Many times birds and families will just “click” so if you are interested in adopting a bird, this is an important event for you! And even if you already have parrot companionship in your life, there will be other opportunities for learning.
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ABINGDON, VA |
*BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP: EMPOWER YOUR PARROT!
A highly interactive class to help you put your knowledge to work right away! Let’s break down the specific components of relating to our parrot in ways which encourage clear communication and respect a parrot’s nature. It’s a 2-way relationship, and best built on trust and value for everyone. We’ll practice clicker training and clear communication techniques, play games, and show movie clips to help make learning fun.
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FAIRFAX, VA SUNDAY July 19th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Exotics Veterinary Hospital 4001 Legato Road |
*THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN
A comprehensive parrot care class for the new and experienced alike. Great for the whole family! We promise you will learn something new. Topics include health, safety, nutrition, enrichment, behavior, and companionship. An essential class for our foster and adoption applicants, or those wishing to volunteer. A perfect class for anyone wishing to learn about the many aspects of parrot care, or meet other parrot providers.
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TOWSON, MD SATURDAY July 25th 10:00 - 12:00 Noon First and St. Stephen's United Church of Christ 6915 York Road www.first-ststephens.org |
NOURISH TO FLOURISH #3, The Super Foods
Let’s explore the health benefits of the Super Foods: Quinoa, Omega 3, Sprouting and Juicing, and how to incorporate these easily into your bird's diet. Food can help prevent disease and ill health, and it can also be restorative. Providing a parrot with a varied diet is important for both physical nutrition as well as mental stimulation. Join us for Laura Ford's new class, the 3rd in our Nourish to Flourish series. Yum! |
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GREENVILLE, SC SATURDAY July 25th 12:00Noon - 2:00 PM Wingate by Wyndham 33 Beacon Dr. (Exit 54, Pelham Rd off of I85) |
**A PARROT'S POINT OF VIEW
Parrots are built to fly, forage, and flock together, and in the wild they must be continually on alert for predators. These physical and social attributes still govern how a parrot adapts to their lives in our homes. Do you consider your parrot’s perspective in your daily routines and interactions? Perhaps sometimes you just don’t understand each other because you see things differently? Let’s talk about life from a “Parrot’s Point of View.” [also satisfies our adoption process requirement].
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GREENVILLE, SC |
*BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP: EMPOWER YOUR PARROT!
A highly interactive class to help you put your knowledge to work right away! Let’s break down the specific components of relating to our parrot in ways which encourage clear communication and respect a parrot’s nature. It’s a 2-way relationship, and best built on trust and value for everyone. We’ll practice clicker training and clear communication techniques, play games, and show movie clips to help make learning fun.
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* Classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. Things I Wish I'd Known, The Contented Companion and A Parrot's Point of View are comprehensive care classes, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. The behavior workshops are important for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their bird(s). |
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OTHER 2009 EVENTS
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VIRGINIA |
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| August 8 | Northern Virginia | **Behavior Workshop: Empower Your Parrot! |
| August 15 | Fairfax | **A Parrot's Point of View |
| September 13 | Northern Virginia | MICHELLE CZAIKOWSKI. Parrot Recreation: Playgrounds, Puzzles and Diversions |
| September 19 | Charlottesville | **Behavior Workshop, Building a Positive Relationship with your Parrot |
| September 19 | Fairfax | **Behavior Workshop, Building a Positive Relationship with your Parrot |
| September 20 | Abingdon | **A Parrot's Point of View |
October 3 |
Northern Virginia |
SUSAN OROSZ, DVM: Holistic Care; Bird Brains; and Feather Damaging Behavior |
October 31 |
Fairfax |
** Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class |
November 7 |
Northern Virginia
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LIFE ON THE WILD SIDE! Annual event to support conservation and research, auction, potluck lunch and Volunteer Appreciation Day. Guests STEVE MILPACHER, World Parrot Trust and SAM WILLIAMS, Parrot Watch and World Parrot Trust Blogger. (Due to the current economic times, our National Symposium has been temporarily postponed) |
| November 15 | Abingdon | LAURA FORD: Nourish to Flourish #3, The Super Foods |
| December 5 | Fairfax | **LEIGH ANN HARTSFIELD: The Contented Companion |
December 12 |
Northern Virginia |
REBECCA O'CONNOR, A Happy Healthy Parrot in an Ever-Changing Life |
MARYLAND |
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| September 12 | Frederick | MICHELLE CZAIKOWSKI. Parrot Recreation: Playgrounds, Puzzles and Diversions |
October 17 |
Glen Burnie |
**Behavior Workshop, Building a Positive Relationship with your Parrot |
November 21 |
Towson |
** Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class |
December 5 |
Frederick |
**A Parrot's Point of View |
NORTH CAROLINA |
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| August 15 | Asheville | **Behavior Workshop: Empower Your Parrot! |
| August 29 | Raleigh-Durham | MICHELLE CZAIKOWSKI. Recipes for Physical and Mental Enrichment |
| August 29 | Raleigh-Durham | ** Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class |
| September 19 | Asheville | TONY ROSA. Parrots, A Working Member of the Household |
October 17 |
Asheville | **A Parrot's Point of View |
| October 24 | Raleigh-Durham | CHRISTINE ECKERMANN-ROSS, DVM: Holistic Care for Parrots |
November 14 |
Asheville |
LAURA FORD: Nourish to Flourish #3, The Super Foods |
| December 5 | Raleigh-Durham | LIZ WILSON, CVT |
December 6 |
Asheville |
LIZ WILSON, CVT |
SOUTH CAROLINA |
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| November 21 | Greenville | **A Parrot's Point of View |
| November 21 | Greenville | Nourish to Flourish #1, A Cooking Class for Parrots |
TENNESSEE and PENNSYLVANIA |
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| September 26 | Knoxville, Tennessee | **A Parrot's Point of View |
| September 26 | Knoxville, Tennessee | NEESIE MANN: Getting Jiggy with Junk |