Education Day: The Power of Good Information

Co-Sponsored by three adoption and education organizations: Companion Parrots Rehomed, 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. ​ Here's our schedule. We hope you will join us! ​9:00 Welcome Introduction 9:15-10:15 Cassie Malina, CPBC, CPBT-KA; Awesome Animal Solutions Reaching and Helping the Biting Bird - A Practical Overview 10:15-11:15 Robin Shewokis Sullivan: The Leather Elves Enhancing Animal Welfare with Choice 11:30-12:30 Jason Crean, MS Bio, EdD: Co-Director SXU's Animal Nutrition Laboratory Avian Nutrition, Why Diversity Matters 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 Partnerto come - stay tuned!