The National Aviary Pet Parrot Workshop scheduled for January 15th is cancelled due to staffing issues at the Aviary. Please see the events page for the other upcoming classes and events.
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Jan122012
Jan 15th Aviary Class Cancelled
Dec282011
Jan 7th – Behavior Problems Seminar
Ever ask yourself, “why does my bird do that?“
Find the answers! Informative class on behavior problems you may experience with your bird and how to solve them. This is the class that no parrot owner should miss!
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Pre-registered members are free, $5 at the event
Non-PEAC Members $5 Pre-registered, $10 at the event
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Behavior Problems in Companion Parrots Seminar
Saturday January 7th 2012 11:00am
100 Caruthers Lane
Irwin, Pa 15642
Dec182011
New Birds For Adoption!
See our PEAC Birds Gallery for some early photos of some of our newest arrivals. All in need of a forever home. Think you have what it takes to be that home? Check out the adoption requirements or contact us for more info.
Dec062011
Basic Care Class – December 10
The Pittsburgh affiliate of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center, in partnership with The National Aviary at Pittsburgh, will present a Basic Care class at the aviary on Saturday December 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM. This class will run from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. This is our last class of 2011. New classes and schedules are being prepared for 2012.
This class fulfills one of the requirements for adopting a bird from us or fostering one for us.
You can preregister for this class to insure inclusion in it at: http://www.pitpeac.org/seminars2.php Admission and location information is also available at this link.
Nov262011
FREE EVENT – Toy Sale and Open House
The Pittsburgh affiliate of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) invites everyone to join us at our open house and toy sale on Saturday, December 3, 2011 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. This free event will be at the Sewickley Public Library.
There will be toys and other items of interest to bird keeping afficionados for sale. Representatives of the orginazition will be present, who can give information about topics involving the keeping and personalities of various hookbill birds as well as the organization, itself. This is a great opportunity to find out about the activities, classes, adoptable birds, volunteer and fostering opportunities, and people of the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC.
The Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) was founded in 1996 to promote education about topics concerning proper care and keeping of Parrot type birds. It has affiliates in several cities throughout the US. The Pittsburgh affiliate was founded in 1998 and is a 501(c)3 public charitable organization that is run entirely by volunteers.
The Sewickley Public Library 500 Thorn Street Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-6920 The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC Scott Reichert, Director http://www.pitpeac.orgNov122011
Events for December, 2011
We have 2 events scheduled for December 2011.
1) On SATURDAY, December 3, the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC will host a FREE OPEN HOUSE at the public library in Sewickley. There will be toys and other items for sale and representatives of PEAC will be there to answer questions. This will be from 10 AM to 3 PM. Bring your friends and enemies, ….. neighbors, too!
The Sewickley Library is located at: 500 Thorne St Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-69202) There is a Basic Birdkeeping class at The National Aviary at Pittsburgh, on Saturday, Dec. 10. It is at 10AM and will end at approximately noon. Admission is $25.00 per person. PEAC members receive a $5.00 Discount.
The National Aviary at Pittsburgh is located at: Allegheny Commons West 700 Arch St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-323-7265
A class on enrichment of Parrots and other hookbill birds is being presented on SATURDAY, November 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM. It is being held at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Commons West, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-323-7235.
The class will be presented by one of the trainers from the Aviary followed by a hands on workshop, in which you will have the opportunity to construct and take home an appropriate toy for your bird, at no additional cost.
True Parrots and other hookbill birds, such as Macaws, Cockatoos, Conures, Lories, Parakeets, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, and others are intelligent beings who need adequate intellectual stimulation to be successful companions and to maintain their health. This class discusses the environmental conditions, and appropriate activities and toys that will positively influence the well being and good quality of life for your bird(s) and you.
This course is a product of a cooperative partnership between the National Aviary at Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh affiliate of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC). The National Aviary is known throughout the world for it’s collection of birds and it’s trained bird shows. PEAC was founded in San Diego in 1996, to promote the highest quality of education on how to properly care for companion hookbill birds and facilitate the successful rehoming of parrot type birds who have lost their homes, to new homes where they will receive proper care. PEAC has affiliated chapters in several states.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is run entirely by volunteers and is an IRS class 501C(3) charitable organization. Representatives will be present to discuss the activities of PEAC, the birds available for adoption, and volunteer and home fostering opportunities.
Tuition of $25.00 for this program includes admission to the National Aviary for the entire day, the class and toy making workshop at 10:00 AM, and the toy(s) you will make. Members of the Aviary and/or PEAC receive a $5.00 discount. It is helpful to us if you pre-register for this event so that sufficient materials can be assured, however, you will be just as welcome if you come without pre-registering. http://www.pitpeac.org/seminars2.php
If you wish to join PEAC and/or the National Aviary, at the event, but prior to the start of the class, you will be able to receive the discount.
Membership in the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is $20.00 for an individual, for a year. A family membership is only $30.00 for a year. PEAC members receive a discount on many events and classes, and others are free to PEAC members.
John Lege, known as, “That Guy With the Birds”, has been performing educational and entertaining shows around and beyond Western Pennsylvania. You don’t need to have a particular interest in birds, to be entertained by his family friendly shows. Unfortunately, most of his shows are for private affairs and are not opened to the general public.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC…..EVERYONE IS WELCOME…..OPEN TO THE PUBLIC…..EVERYONE IS WELCOME…..OPEN TO THE PUBLIC…..EVERYONE IS WELCOME
The Pittsburgh affiliate of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) presents John Lege, “That Guy with the Birds”, * “An Afternoon in the Rainforest” *, on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Garden City Hall, 600 Garden City Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. There will be snacks available for purchase, and representatives of PEAC will be there to discuss the organization, adoptable parrots, educational programs, rehoming unkeepable parrots, volunteering, and bird fostering opportunities.
This is a link to directions to Garden City Hall: http://www.gardencityhall.com/brochures.htm
ADMISSION IS ONLY $5.00 PER PERSON……….CHILDREN, AGED 4 OR UNDER ARE ADMITTED FREE.
MEMBERS OF PEAC ARE ADMITTED FREE.
Perhaps this would be a good time to JOIN the Pittsburgh affiliate of the Parrot Education and Adoption Center. Not only would this help us with our work, but members receive DISCOUNTS or FREE ADMISSION on a variety of classes and events, throughout the year. If you join at this event, your savings would be immediately applied on your admission.
MEMBERSHIP IN PEAC IS ONLY $30.00 FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR, FOR A FAMILY. An individual membership is only $20.00 for a year. New classes are being developed to complement and enhance our current offerings and special events are being planned, to occur throughout the coming new year.
The Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) was founded in San Diego, CA in 1996 to promote education about effective methods to keep and interact sucessfully with parrot type birds, and also to facilitate the rehoming of parrots that have lost their homes, into appropriate new homes where they will receive proper care. PEAC has affiliates in several states.
The Pittsburgh affiliate was established in 1998. In 2010 an initiative was implimented to expand the educational offerings and increase the ability of the organization to serve the parrot keeping public in the Pittsburgh area. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3, Public Charitable Organization and is operated by volunteers.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC
Scott R Reichert, Director
The Pittsburgh affiliate ot the Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) in cooperation with The National Aviary at Pittsburgh will present a class on introductory parrot keeping topics and basic bird training, on Saturday, Oct.15, 2011. Led by Cathy Schlott,manager of interactive experiences at the Aviary, the class will be at 1:00 PM at the Aviary. This is a new time for this class, which formerly was at 10:00 AM when it was presented. This class also fulfills one of the class requirements for those who may wish to adopt a bird from, or foster a bird for PEAC.
Admission is $25.00/person, however members of PEAC and/or the National Aviary receive a $5.00 discount. This is a good reason to join the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC. Individual membership is $20/yr and a family membership is $30/yr. Members receive discounts or free admission to various PEAC events throughout the year.
If you wish to pre-register for this event to insure that you will be admitted, you can do so at this link: http://www.pitpeac.org/seminars2.php The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC was established in 1998 and is an IRS 501(c)3 public charity that is operated entirely by volunteers. It’s purpose is to promote education about topics of relevance to people with an interest in parrot keeping, and also to rehome parrots that have lost their homes, into appropriate new homes where they will receive proper care.
The National Aviary at Pittsburgh is located at:
National Aviary • Allegheny Commons West • 700 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • 412-323-7235 http://www.aviary.org
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • 412-323-7235 http://www.aviary.org
