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: LOCATION CHANGE!!
Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street, Room 10 Downstairs SATURDAY, May 18th, 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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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, May 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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JACKSONVILLE, FL: Exotic Bird Hospital, 8820 Old Kings Road South
SUNDAY, May 19th, 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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RALEIGH, NC: Glen Eden Pilot Park Community Center, 1500 Glen Eden Dr.
SUNDAY, May 19th, 2:30 PM - 5:00 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]. This session is offered as part of the Raleigh-Durham Caged Bird Society's monthly meeting. Guests are welcome, so please attend regardless of whether or not you are a club member! |
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FREDERICK, MD: Good Shepherd Lutheran, 1415 West 7th Street
SATURDAY, June 8th, 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, June 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: Pender Exotics Veterinary Centre, 4001 Legato Road
SUNDAY, June 23rd, 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]. |
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SKILLS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND PARROTS
(also known as "STEP-UP" Workshops); Alexander, NC ALEXANDER, NC: Preregistration required
June 28-30 - SESSION FULL August 23-25, and 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! |