Avian Education Day 2026 -(Virtual event)

JOIN US November 14th, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern#EDUCATIONDAY2026: "The Power of Good Information"LIVE participation only. $25 per person.This event will not be recorded for future viewing. ​ 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. Schedule for the event: 9:00 Welcome Introduction 9:15-10:15 Cassie Malina, CPBC, CPBT-KA; Awesome Animal SolutionsReaching and Helping the Biting Bird - A Practical Overview 10:15-11:15 Robin Shewokis Sullivan: The Leather ElvesEnhancing Animal Welfare with Choice11:30-12:30 Jason Crean, MS Bio, EdD: Co-Director SXU’s Animal Nutrition LaboratoryAvian Nutrition, Why Diversity Matters12:30-1:30 Lara Joseph, The Animal Behavior CenterBuilding Trust Before Touch: Giving Parrots Choice, Confidence, and Consent Through Training1:45-2:45 Robin Horemans, CPBC, CPBT-KA, KPA-CTP: Parrot SOS Parrot Body Language Unlocked2:45-3:45 Scott Echols, DVM, AVBP (Avian): Avian StudiosMetal 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 IAABCCPBT-KA = certified parrot behavior trainer through IAATEKPA CTP = Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Click the link to register! Co-Sponsored by three adoption and education organizations: Companion Parrots Rehomed, the Rhode Island Parrot Rescue, and The Phoenix Landing Foundation.