November 14th, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
EDUCATION DAY: The Power of Good Information
LIVE participation only. $25 per person.
This event will not be recorded for future viewing.
Co-Sponsored by three adoption and education organizations: Companion Parrots Re-homed, the Rhode Island Parrot Rescue, and The Phoenix Landing Foundation.
Do something special for the parrot in your life! Spend the day with us learning about behavior, medical challenges, enrichment, and nutrition. Join anytime throughout the day for some or all of your favorite topics and teachers. We are asking for a $25 minimal donation for six informative sessions. You are welcome to donate more! These funds will be equally shared between the three welfare organizations. A bargain for you, and valuable support for us and the parrots we help.
Registration and Donation
Here’s our schedule. We hope you will join us!
9:00 Welcome Introduction
9:15-10:15 Jason Crean, MS Bio, EdD: Co-Director SXU’s Animal Nutrition Laboratory
Avian Nutrition, Why Diversity Matters
10:15-11:15 Cassie Malina, CPBC, CPBT-KA; Awesome Animal Solutions
Reaching and Helping the Biting Bird – A Practical Overview
11:30-12:30 Robin Shewokis Sullivan: The Leather Elves
Enhancing Animal Welfare with Choice
12:30-1:30 Lara Joseph, The Animal Behavior Center
Building Trust Before Touch: Giving Parrots Choice, Confidence, and Consent Through Training
1:45-2:45 Robin Horemans, CPBC, CPBT-KA, KPA-CTP: Parrot SOS
Parrot Body Language Unlocked
2:45-3:45 Scott Echols, DVM, AVBP (Avian): Avian Studios
Metal Toxicities, More Common Than Previously Known!
3:45 until — Robust Q&A session with hosts Debbie Foster, Ann Brooks, and Corrie Butler
CPBC = certified parrot behavior consultant through IAABC
CPBT-KA = certified parrot behavior trainer through IAATE
KPA CTP = Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner