Registration is open for the 2020 Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat conference in Asheville, NC, May 16-17, 2020. Sign up now with Early Bird Pricing for two full days of incredible information about parrots! 
WASHINGTON, DC: Humane Rescue Alliance, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW
SATURDAY, February 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
This class satisfies the adoption process class requirement.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
When we bring a parrot into our lives, from parakeets to macaws, we are offering them a place to call home. What does home mean? For a parrot it might mean a place to be safe, be healthy, have a sense of family, and be provided positive opportunities to live and thrive. This class will address what each of these means to a bird, and give you some ideas about how to continue providing the good life for your bird. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement.
ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place
SATURDAY, February 15, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BOREDOM BUSTERS: ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT FOR PARROTS, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Looking for some ideas of things to try at home to keep your intelligent birds active and mentally stimulated? We'll share some tips and tricks for creating a stimulating environment found in zoology literature that can be adapted for use in our homes, as well!  We'll talk about finding ways to appeal to your birds senses, as well as giving them projects to work on that appeal to their intelligence and their instincts.

ADOPTION CENTER HOURS 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy some refreshments, tour the adoption center, meet adoptable parrots, talk with other parrot people, and shop in Phoenix Landing's Helping Parrots store!​
SPRINGFIELD, VA: Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street, Room 10
SATURDAY, February 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement.
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.” ​This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement.
JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, February 23rd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This class satisfies the adoption process class requirement.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
When we bring a parrot into our lives, from parakeets to macaws, we are offering them a place to call home. What does home mean? For a parrot it might mean a place to be safe, be healthy, have a sense of family, and be provided positive opportunities to live and thrive. This class will address what each of these means to a bird, and give you some ideas about how to continue providing the good life for your bird. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement. Space is limited, call the hospital at (904) 256-0043 to reserve a seat.
ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place  Click here for directions
SATURDAY, February 29th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ADOPTION CENTER TOURS AND HELPING PARROTS STORE HOURS
Interested in learning about the parrots at the Phoenix Landing adoption center, and getting a peek at the processes Phoenix Landing uses to feed and care for them? Reserve a slot in one of our  behind the scenes tours on February 29th at 1:00PM, 2:00PM, or 3:00PM by emailing contact@phoenixlanding.org with your name, preferred tour time, and number of people attending. Limit 6 people per tour, so advanced registration is requested. Tours are approximately 1 hour.
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Interested in picking up a few items for your own birds, or even a toy for one of the birds at the Phoenix Landing adoption center? Stop by the Helping Parrots store on the Phoenix Landing campus between 1:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, February 29th! 
SPRINGFIELD, VA: Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street
SATURDAY, March 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
[BEHAVIOR] THE ABCs OF BEHAVIOR
Many times we think we know why a bird has done something, but usually we are just guessing, and often we are wrong. Let's talk about the principles of behavior; how to increase the behaviors we want and decrease the ones we don't; and work through a series of examples together. Bring your behavior questions and issues to this class and we will talk about possible approaches and solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Landing classes and events:

Is there a charge for the classes?
​Classes are free, unless otherwise noted. However, donations to cover travel costs for speakers, etc. are always appreciated!

​Will I meet birds at the events? Can I bring my bird?
Adoptable birds are present at many classes, but not all. For the health and safety of your birds and of the adoptable birds, we ask class attendees to please leave all personal birds at home.
Icon to designate the class meets the adoption process class requirement.
Which classes meet the adoption process class requirement?
​Classes noted with a parrot icon meet the adoption process class requirement. These classes also include a statement in the class description indicating it meets the adoption process requirement. Adoption applicants are welcome to join us at other classes or talks, too, but they do not meet the adoption process requirement. If you are adopting a larger bird from us, your adoption coordinator may also request you attend an additional class on parrot behavior.
Tips for specific class locations
​Classes in Alexander, NC and at SEAVS in Fairfax involve stairs. Please contact us if you need an alternative.
​Seating is limited at the Jacksonville, FL classes, so reserve your seat in advance by calling (904) 256-0043.