No registration or fees for our monthly classes are required, unless otherwise specified, so please join us often! 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.
(*) Indicates those classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. These are comprehensive care seminars, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. The behavior workshops (**) are especially important for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their birds, from parakeets to macaws.
NOTICE: Classes at The Landing in Alexander, VA and at SEAVS in Fairfax, VA involve stairs. Thanks for understanding.
(*) Indicates those classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. These are comprehensive care seminars, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. The behavior workshops (**) are especially important for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their birds, from parakeets to macaws.
NOTICE: Classes at The Landing in Alexander, VA and at SEAVS in Fairfax, VA involve stairs. Thanks for understanding.
MONTHLY EVENTS in VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA and FLORIDA
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SPRINGFIELD, VA: Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street
SATURDAY, July 20th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM * 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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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, July 20th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM * DID YOU KNOW? A GATHERING OF PARROT CARE INFORMATION
10:00 AM - 12 NOON 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 [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. 'GOOD LUCK, BERTIE' PARTY 12:00 NOON - 2:00 PM If you have visited the Phoenix Landing adoption center over the past three years, you've likely met Bertie, the blue and gold macaw. She has stolen the hearts of many Phoenix Landing volunteers with her soulful eyes! After more than three years, she is leaving the adoption center later in July to be fostered in a home that hopes to adopt her. We know some volunteers and visitors would like to come see Bertie and wish her well, so immediately following our "Did you Know?" class, we will have a party in her honor. Please join us! We will have refreshments for people and for the birds here. (As with all our events, please leave your own birds at home.) The Helping Parrots store will be open, however, in case you wish to pick up something for your birds, or for one of the birds here still waiting to find that next home. |
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JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, July 21st, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM * 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] Space is limited, call the hospital at (904) 256-0043 to reserve a seat. |
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GAITHERSBURG, MD: Veterinary Referral Associates, 500 Perry Parkway
SATURDAY, July 27th, 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 [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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HAGERSTOWN, MD: NorthPaws Animal Hospital, 21257 Leitersburg Pike
SATURDAY, August 3rd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon * 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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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, August 10th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon ** PARROT BEHAVIOR and TRAINING, GETTING STARTED with MELANIE PHUNG
Training is a fun way to interact with your bird, but it's also a useful tool for addressing behavioral issues. Once you apply the principles of training to your daily interactions -- regardless of whether your bird is young, old, tame or not-yet-tame, a clown or a perch potato -- you will be amazed at how effectively you will be able to communicate with each other, how much faster you'll build trust, and how quickly your parrot will learn. This class will be an introduction to clicker training for birds, how it works, why it works, strategies for dealing with "problem" behaviors, ideas for getting started and pitfalls to avoid. |
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CARY, NC: AniMall Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St Suite H8808
SUNDAY, August 11th, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM * 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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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, August 17th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon INTERIOR DESIGN, SETTING THE CAGE UP FOR ACTION
Birds spend many hours in their cages, and often these cages are not very large, which can reduce the opportunity for exercise, enrichment, and action. Let's talk about how to set up a bird's environment, especially their cage, for fun and multiple activities -- to include ideas for perches, plants, cleaning, privacy, foraging, the outside of the cage, and adjoining play areas. |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, August 17th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon * 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 [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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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! |