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Skills to Empower People to Understand Parrots (“STEP-UP")
2010 Dates: April 16-19; August 20-23; and November 12-15. |
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PARROT ENRICHMENT CLASSES 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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CARY, NC SATURDAY AUGUST 28th
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AniMall (www.animall.org) 1105 Walnut St, Suite 103 |
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!
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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].
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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. |
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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.
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ASHEVILLE, NC |
* 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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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. |
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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. |
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FAIRFAX, VA $25 donation at the door appreciated |
BARBARA HEIDENREICH • The basics of training- how does it work? 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. |
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CARY, NC |
* 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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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!
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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!
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ASHEVILLE, NC |
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. 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! |
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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].
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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].
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(*) For classes that satisfy our adoption requirements. Things I Wish I'd Known, The Contented Companion and A Parrot's Point of View |
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2010 ENRICHMENT EVENTS
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VIRGINIA |
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| 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 |
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| November 20 | Towson | Nourish to Flourish: Mashes and Casseroles |
| December 4 | Frederick | ** Behavior Workshop: Clicker Training for Parrots |
NORTH CAROLINA |
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| 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 |
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| November 20 | Greenville | * Things I Wish I'd Known, A Comprehensive Parrot Care Class |
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Greenville |
Nourish to Flourish: Mashes and Casseroles |
* A core parrot care class that coincides with our adoption process |
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