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Skills to Empower People to Understand Parrots (“STEP-UP")

Three intensive workshops in Asheville, NC this year designed to give people 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 classes, and time to discuss issues of specific importance to you. Limited to 6-8 participants. We will work with the current foster birds at the Phoenix Landing facility, so you will be able to teach behavior, foraging and feeding new foods first hand.

2010 Dates: April 16-19; August 20-23; and November 12-15.
For more information go to phoenixlanding.org/stepup.html

PARROT ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Phoenix Landing hosts educational seminars featuring speakers with special knowledge or experience related to the welfare of parrots. Come and learn more about how parrots think and behave, how you can be a better parrot guardian, and what we can all do towards improving the welfare of parrots both in captivity and in the wild.

You can also meet some of our adoptable birds at most of our events, from parakeets to macaws. However, for health and safety reasons, we ask that you do not bring your birds. We are very careful to insure that our birds have been vetted, and strive to minimize the spread of disease.

No registration or fees for our 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.

We sell lots of wonderful parrot toys and supplies at our events, and appreciate your support. This is one of our primary means of paying for the needs of the parrots in our care. Shopping discounts available through our Membership Program at www.phoenixlanding.org/membership.html

** Classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. Things I Wish I'd Known and A Parrot's Point of View seminars are comprehensive care classes, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. The behavior workshops are important for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their bird(s).



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Skills to Empower People to Understand Parrots (“STEP-UP")
ASHEVILLE, NC: AUGUST 20-22

An intensive workshop designed to give people 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 classes, 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 will be able to teach behavior, foraging and feeding new foods first hand. Our August class is full, but please email us if you would like to participate in a future Step-Up workshop (phoenixlanding@earthlink.net)

CARY, NC
SATURDAY
AUGUST 28th
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
AniMall (www.animall.org)
1105 Walnut St, Suite 10
3
PARROT RECREATION: PLAYGROUNDS, PUZZLES and DIVERSIONS
One important role we play in our birds’ lives is as their Activities Director. Are you always looking for new ideas about how to keep your brilliant parrot occupied with physically and mentally enriching activities? Michelle Czaikowski will share some ideas she has implemented at home and will guide us through some exercises to get our inspirational juices flowing as we develop Personalized Activities Plans for our own birds!
FAIRFAX, VA
SATURDAY
AUGUST 28th
10:00 AM -12:00 Noon
EASTERN EXOTICS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
4001 Legato Road
* 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].
PPV
FAIRFAX, VA
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 11th

10:00 AM -12:00 Noon
Elks Lodge
8421 Arlington Blvd
PARROT PSYCHE 101: THE MENTAL and EMOTIONAL CONNECTION
Join us for Leigh Ann Hartsfield's new class! She will discuss core emotion systems in correlation to captive parrots. Discover the connection between which of these emotion systems are activated and the mental well being of our companions. We'll share ideas to keep the 'positive' systems activated while minimizing the activation of 'negative' or stressful emotions based on years of research with various types of animals.
BEL AIR, MD
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 12th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
McFaul Activity Center
525 West MacPhail Rd
(behind the DMV)
* THE CONTENTED COMPANION
Looking for techniques to keep your parrot happy and calm? Come explore some ideas for meeting our parrots’ many needs, including tips for keeping those birdbrains thinking and engaged. We’ll touch on nutrition, socialization, and other stress relievers for our feathered companions. We hope you’ll join us for Leigh Ann Hartsfields’s creative and informative new class.
Pepper

ASHEVILLE, NC
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 18th
10:00AM - 12:00 Noon
434 Cedar Hill Rd
Alexander, NC
Click for Directions

* 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].
ABINGDON, VA
SATURDAY
September 19th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Highlands Animal Clinic
25011 Lee Highway

Exit 19, off I81
NOURISH TO FLOURISH, MASHES AND CASSEROLES
A good diet can help prevent disease and ill health. Food can also be restorative, helping our bodies to heal. Providing a parrot with a varied diet is important for both physical nutrition, as well as mental stimulation and emotional well-being. Let's talk about the different food groups as well as some ways to prepare meals that combine all the important ingredients for a well-rounded diet.
FAIRFAX, VA
SATURDAY
September 25th

10:00AM - 12:00 Noon
Eastern Exotics Veterinary Hospital
4001 Legato Road
**BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP: EMPOWER YOUR PARROT!
A highly interactive class to help you put your knowledge to work right away! Let’s break down the specific components of relating to our parrot in ways which encourage clear communication and respect a parrot’s nature. It’s a 2-way relationship, and best built on trust and value for everyone. We’ll practice clicker training and clear communication techniques, play games, and show movie clips to help make learning fun.

FAIRFAX, VA
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 2nd

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Elks Lodge
8421 Arlington Blvd

$25 donation at the door appreciated

BARBARA HEIDENREICH
PARROT BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING WORKSHOP

In this workshop parrot enthusiasts learn basic methods and tools to teach their birds using positive reinforcement. The workshop will cover:

• The basics of training- how does it work?
• How to read and interpret bird body language
• Solving behavioral problems
• Training basic behaviors
• Training to benefit the health and welfare of your bird
• Training advanced behaviors for fun and more

Workshop includes lecture, PowerPoint presentation, video, interactive activities, games, written materials and live demonstrations on how to train behaviors from start to finish. An educational and fun experience is the goal. An open forum is encouraged to analyze all companion parrot behavior challenges and goals. $25 donation at the door appreciated, to help us cover our costs.

LUNCH BREAK: You can bring your own lunch, or if you would like a Whole Foods box lunch for $15, please email us at phoenixlanding@earthlink.net in advance. Sandwich choices are: Arizona Grille, Roast Beef and Bleu, Muffelatta, Spring Garden, or Turkey Sesame. Box also includes pasta salad, chips and cookie. Payment by cash or check at the event. Box lunch orders must be placed by Tuesday, 28 September.

BH
BH2

CARY, NC
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 3rd
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AniMall (www.animall.org)
1105 Walnut St, Suite 10
3

* 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].
WINCHESTER, VA
SATURDAY
October 9th
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kernstown United Methodist Church
3239 Valley Pike
** BUILDING A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PARROT
Learn new skills for communication and companionship with your parrot. What do you expect from your parrot, and how do you relate to each other? We will address various ways of keeping the exchanges rewarding and positive, and discuss some specific training tools. We’ll also explore trick training and other activities to keep your parrot active and occupied in acceptable ways. Come learn some new tricks!
Peaches
FREDERICK, MD
SATURDAY
October 16th

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1415 West 7th St.
(right off I-270/15)
NOURISH TO FLOURISH #3: THE SUPER FOODS
Let’s explore the health benefits of the Super Foods: Quinoa, Omega 3, Sprouting and Juicing, and how to incorporate these easily into your bird's diet. Food can help prevent disease and ill health, and it can also be restorative. Providing a parrot with a varied diet is important for both physical nutrition as well as mental stimulation. Join us for Laura Ford's very informative class, the 3rd in our Nourish to Flourish series. Yum!
sprouts

ASHEVILLE, NC
SATURDAY
October 16th

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Four Points Sheraton

22 Woodfin St
$20 Donation Appreciated

DR. IRENE PEPPERBERG, the Alex Foundation
Dr .Pepperberg will share with us some of her favorite Alex anecdotes as well as some of his last achievements. Toward the end of his life, Alex spontaneously demonstrated an understanding of extremely complex concepts. These stories are guaranteed to inspire anyone who respects the lives of animals. We will have opportunities to discuss with her what it was like to share her life with a beloved icon and where the research goes from here as Griffin comes to the forefront. $20 donation at the door appreciated, so we can support Dr. Pepperberg's continued good works.

We will also have an AUCTION in order to support Dr. Pepperberg’s ongoing research. If you have items to donate to support the auction, please e-mail us at phoenixlanding@earthlink.net.
$20 Donation at the door to support The Alex Foundation is greatly appreciated
!

Would you or your business like to sponsor coffee service at the Four Points Sheraton for this event?

PLEASE COME A BIT EARLY SO WE CAN START ON TIME, THANKS!


FAIRFAX, VA
SUNDAY
October 17th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
4105 Rust Road
* 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].
PPV
FAIRFAX, VA
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 30th

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Eastern Exotics Veterinary Hospital
4001 Legato Road
* 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].

(*) For classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. Things I Wish I'd Known, The Contented Companion and A Parrot's Point of View
are comprehensive care classes, one of which is recommended for all adoptions. (**) The behavior workshops are important
for those adopting the larger parrots, but are highly recommended for everyone who aspires to a positive relationship with their bird(s)
.

2010 ENRICHMENT EVENTS
VIRGINIA
November 6 Fairfax MICHELLE CZAIKOWSKI: Parrot Recreation, Playgrounds, Puzzles and Diversions
November 20 Winchester JOHN KERNS: * Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class
November 21 Abingdon * Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class
November 28 Fairfax JOHN KERNS: Building a Positive Relationship with Your Parrot
December 5 Fairfax ** JENNY DRUMMEY: Author of Project Parrot: A Guidebook for You and Your Parrot
December 11 Fairfax STEWART METZ/BONNIE ZIMMERMAN: Indonesian Parrot Project (Annual conservation event and auction)
MARYLAND
November 20 Towson Nourish to Flourish: Mashes and Casseroles
December 4 Frederick ** Behavior Workshop: Clicker Training for Parrots
NORTH CAROLINA
September 5 Cary Adoption Event
November 7 Cary Adoption Event
November 12-14 Asheville "STEP-UP" Skills to Empower People to Understand Parrots, A 3-Day Intensive (special registration)
December 4 Cary Nourish to Flourish: Mashes and Casseroles
December 5 Asheville * Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class
SOUTH CAROLINA
November 20 Greenville * Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class
November 20
Greenville
Nourish to Flourish: Mashes and Casseroles

* A core parrot care class that coincides with our adoption process
** A behavior class that is highly recommended for everyone with parrots