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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ALEXANDER, NC: The Landing, 31 Landing Place Click here for directions
SATURDAY, January 19th, 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, January 19th, 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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SPRINGFIELD, VA: 7434 Bath Street, Grace Presbyterian Church
SATURDAY, February 2nd, 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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FREDERICK, MD: Good Shepherd Lutheran, 1415 West 7th Street
SATURDAY, February 9th, 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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JACKSONVILLE, FL: 2960 Plummer Cove Rd Grace Chapel Christian Fellowship Church SATURDAY, February 9th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
* "STEP-UP" WORKSHOP: Skills To Empower People to Understand Parrots
This all day event is a condensed version of our 3-day workshop usually held at The Landing. It is designed to give you an abundance of information about parrot care, especially behavior. In addition to lectures, we will spend time training birds brought by the attendees (as approved in advance). All of us can learn new things to improve our relationships with our parrots. Anyone with parakeets to macaws will benefit! *IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER, EMAIL US AT CONTACT@PHOENIXLANDING.ORG * If you would like to bring your bird(s) for GROUP training, we will follow-up with you to make sure the bird is a good candidate and approved for attendance. * If you would like to order a Whole Foods box lunch, please let us know in advance and bring $15 by cash or check with you on event day. Choices are vegetarian, turkey, ham or beef. Orders will be placed by February 3rd. You are welcome to bring your own lunch as well. |
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CARY, NC: AniMall Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St Suite H8808
SUNDAY, February 10th, 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, February 16th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon LEE BOLT, DVM - AVIAN FOOT and LEG HEALTH
We often neglect our bird's legs and feet but they need our attention too. We can learn a lot about our bird's health from its feet, and this is especially for birds that do not have the ability to fly or exercise adequately in our more confined environments. Dr. Bolt will give us some ideas for preventative care as well as how to cope with problems. |
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FAIRFAX, VA: Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services, 4105 Rust Road
SATURDAY, February 23rd, 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] |