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.
(*) 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.
MONTHLY EVENTS in VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA and FLORIDA
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, August 18th, 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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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, August 18th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon INTERIOR DESIGN, and 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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JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, August 26th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM * 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]. Space is limited, call the hospital at (904) 256-0043 to reserve a seat. |
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SPRINGFIELD, VA: 7434 Bath Street, Grace Presbyterian Church
SATURDAY, September 8th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon WENDY WILLIS, THE AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY
In Southern Ecuador, shade coffee and bird conservation go hand-in-hand. Creating bird-friendly habitats in coffee plantations is all about establishing a healthy mix of native shade trees and maintaining a mosaic of native forest in and around the cultivated areas. This is just one of the many projects of the American Bird Conservancy. Wendy Willis is the Deputy Director of International Programs, and works to protect endangered bird species in Jamaica, Bolivia, Columbia, and Ecuador. We are looking forward to learning more about her projects, specifically the success stories for the parrot and macaw species in Ecuador and Bolivia. |
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CARY, NC: AniMall Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St Suite H8808
SUNDAY, September 9th, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM * 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. [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, September 15th, 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. [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, September 22nd, 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 [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, September 23rd, 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 [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. Space is limited, call the hospital at (904) 256-0043 to reserve a seat. |
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SPRINGFIELD, VA: 7434 Bath Street, Grace Presbyterian Church
SATURDAY, October 6th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon TOY-MAKING FALL FESTIVAL
Come out for our fall toy-making event for some new enrichment ideas, fun conversation, and fall-themed snacks. Bring you own toy making supplies, or purchase a $10 bag of supplies for your own flock. Special toy parts, like stainless steal skewers, will also be available for purchase. Supplies provided by Phoenix Landing be used to make toys for our Holiday 2018 toy drive, If you would like to volunteer to help with this event or bring a fall-themed dish, please contact: Dan Roberts, at thelostclam@gmail.com. |
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ROCKVILLE, MD: Hope Advanced Veterinary Center, 1 Taft Court (rockville.hopecenter.com)
SUNDAY, October 7th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PREPARING PARROTS FOR LIFE IN MULTIPLE HOMES
Parrots are unique and challenging in many ways. Establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with a bird often pivots on understanding behavior, theirs and ours. Since most parrots need a succession of homes, in part due to their long life spans, education is key. When people obtain better information about parrot care, and behavior especially, this goes a long way towards insuring a bird’s health and well-being. Let’s talk about how to live successfully with a parrot, from its first through last home. We'll also leave time for questions and discussion about specific issues in your home. |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, October 20th, 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. [also satisfies our adoption process requirement]. |
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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, October 20th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon * WHY DOES MY BIRD DO THAT? LET'S TALK 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. |