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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Save the dates! The 2020 Phoenix Landing Wellness Retreat will be in Asheville, NC, May 16-17, 2020.
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SKILLS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND PARROTS
(also known as "STEP-UP" Workshops); Alexander, NC ALEXANDER, NC: Preregistration required
August 23 - 25 FULL: Cost: $299. Email contact@phoenixlanding.org to register. Additional upcoming session: November 9-11 Intensive 3-day workshops designed to give you an abundance of information about parrot care, from behavior and health, to nutrition and enrichment. In addition to lectures, there will be hands-on training sessions, cooking and time to discuss issues of specific importance to you. We will work with the current foster birds at the Phoenix Landing facility, so you can teach behavior, foraging and feeding new foods first hand. All of us can learn new things to improve our relationships with our parrots. Anyone with parakeets to macaws will benefit! |
Photo from Indonesian Parrot Project
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SPRINGFIELD, VA: Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street
SATURDAY, September 7th 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon BONNIE ZIMMERMANN: INDONESIAN PARROT PROJECT
Bonnie Zimmermann, Executive Director of the Indonesian Parrot Project (IPP), will be our special guest speaker on Saturday, September 7th. Bring all the parrot lovers you know, especially cockatoo fans, as well as anyone interested in conservation. We will see a short, exciting new documentary, about the Indonesian Parrot Project from Wildlife Messengers, and then Zimmermann will share even more about the amazing work Indonesian Parrot Project has done, and is doing, to help wild parrots in Indonesia, especially the critically endangered Abbotti Cockatoos. <More information> |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
WEDNESDAY, September 11th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 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 new behind the scenes tours on September 11th at 3:30PM, 4:00PM, 4:30PM, or 5:00PM by emailing contact@phoenixlanding.org with your name, preferred tour time, and number of people attending. Limit 8 people per tour, so advanced registration is requested. Interested in picking up a few items for your own birds, or even one of the birds at the Phoenix Landing adoption center? Stop by the Helping Parrots store on the Phoenix Landing campus between 3:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 11th! |
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WASHINGTON, DC: Humane Rescue Alliance, 15 Oglethorpe St. NW
SATURDAY, September 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 
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 many aspects of parrot care, or meet other parrot providers. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement. |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, September 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 
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. |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, September 21st, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
A PARROT'S POINT OF VIEW: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: ADOPTION CENTER HOURS Enjoy some refreshments, tour the adoption center, meet adoptable parrots, talk with other parrot people, and shop in Phoenix Landing's Helping Parrots store! |
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JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, September 22nd, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
THE CONTENTED COMPANION
Looking for techniques to keep your parrot happy and calm? Let's explore some ideas for meeting our parrots’ many needs, including tips for keeping those bird-brains thinking and engaged. We’ll touch on many aspects of parrot care, to include: optimizing the cage and play areas; providing a nutritious and varied diet; providing clean air, sufficient lighting and exercise; discovering ample socialization opportunities; and finding techniques for mental stimulation. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement. Space is limited, call the hospital at (904) 256-0043 to reserve a seat. |
Photo from christinedellamore.com.
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SPRINGFIELD, VA: Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street
SATURDAY, October 5th 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon CHRISTINE DELL'MORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: PLIGHT OF WILD PARROTS
Parrots are very popular pets. Highly social and intelligent, the birds can . create powerful bonds with their owners. In some cases, however, their popularity is hurting them. Despite robust breeding programs worldwide, many parrots—especially African grays—are still plucked illegally from the wild. Organized-crime rackets that have made billions of dollars trafficking animals such as elephants and rhinos have added parrots to their repertoire. The illegal parrot trade is also rampant in Latin America and the Caribbean, where laws against it can be lax or difficult to enforce. But scientists are devising ways to stem the trade, including DNA tests that can identify a bird's origins on the spot. Christine Dell'More, Senior will discuss the lack of awareness of wild parrots' plight and what's being done to help them. She will also share anecdotes from her reporting trips in South Africa and Oregon for her June 2018 article in National Geographic magazine. |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
WEDNESDAY, October 9th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 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 October 9th at 3:30PM, 4:00PM, 4:30PM, or 5:00PM by emailing contact@phoenixlanding.org with your name, preferred tour time, and number of people attending. Limit 8 people per tour, so advanced registration is requested. Interested in picking up a few items for your own birds, or even one of the birds at the Phoenix Landing adoption center? Stop by the Helping Parrots store on the Phoenix Landing campus between 3:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9th! |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, October 19th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 
DID YOU KNOW? A GATHERING OF PARROT CARE INFORMATION
During our numerous events and conversations over the years, many interesting parrot care topics and facts have come up. We've gathered these together into a class that also covers some of the primary areas of health, enrichment, intelligence, nutrition, housing and safety. Join us for a discussion about some of the more intriguing aspects of parrots, and how we can strive to make their lives longer, healthier and happier. This class satisfies our adoption process class requirement. |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, October 19th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM BETH RHYNE, DVM - BIRD DROPPINGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW and CARING FOR THE AGING PARROT 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What can bird droppings tell us about their health? What are our avian veterinarians looking for when they do gram stains? Dr. Rhyne of Bird House Mobile Exotic Vet covers all you may have ever wanted to know (and more) about bird droppings! Dr. Rhyne will also discuss common issues seen with aging birds, including arthritis and obesity. She'll talk about different treatment offers that may assist older birds, including herbal supplements, laser treatment, and more. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: ADOPTION CENTER HOURS Enjoy some refreshments, tour the adoption center, meet adoptable parrots, talk with other parrot people, and shop in Phoenix Landing's Helping Parrots store! |