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Summer is finally here. The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) will have representatives at the following events in June. You are invited to meet us and find out about our educational programs, volunteer needs, adoptable birds, foster opportunities, and membership.
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 9:30 – 2:30 HEARTS AND PAWS PET MINISTRY 9TH ANNUAL PET CARE FAIR Free Parking and Admission Christ United Methodist Church 44 Highland Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 10:00 – 6:00 Steel City Pet Expo Free Parking and Admission Monroeville Convention Center 209 Mall Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US. It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle mileage, may be tax deductible, depending on the specific circumstances.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP FOR FREE EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF PEAC CLASSES AND EVENTS. THIS CAN BE DONE ON THE HOMEPAGE.http://www.pitpeac.orgThough each parrot is an individual, with their own idiosyncrasies and quirks that make them WHO they are, the different types also tend to have personality tendencies that shape WHAT they are. For example, cockatoos will behave and interact differently than Amazon parrots. Military macaws will behave differently than scarlet macaws. Blue head Pionus parrots have a different temperment than blue head conures or blue crown Amazon parrots.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is presenting a class on, “PARROT PERSONALITIES” on Saturday May 19, 2012, at 11:30 AM. This will be followed at 1:00 PM by a round table discussion, “LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PARROT’S PERSONALITY”, in which attendees will be encouraged to participate, discuss their birds, and ask questions.
This is one of the required classes to adopt a bird from, or foster a bird for, PEAC.
LOCATION: Pleasant Hills Public Library…..302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh PA 15236…..412-655-2424 http://www.pleasanthillslibrary.org/ This is located several stop signs from the cloverleaf intersection of RT 51 S and Lebanon Church Road
ADMISSION: The class is free to members of any of the affiliates of PEAC. Admission is $10.00 to non-members. Membership in PEAC is very inexpensive…why not join? The discussion, at 1:00 PM, is free to everybody. Please come and join us.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities needed, and coordination of, resources for our presentations. This applies to both members and non-members. Please pre-register if you are pretty sure that you will be attending. It would sure help us out! You can pre-register for the Parrot Personalities Class at this link: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=68
MEMBERSHIP: Membership in PEAC is inexpensive. A single membership is only $20.00 for a year. A family membership is only $30.00 for a year. A benefit of membership is free or discounted admission on a variety of bird related classes and events, throughout the year. If you join PEAC at this class or discussion, your admission will be free.
Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities. Some of the adoptable birds in our adoption program will be there. Will you?
Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US. It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle mileage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP FOR FREE EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF PEAC CLASSES AND EVENTS. THIS CAN BE DONE ON THE HOMEPAGE.
Scott R. Reichert, Director
http://www.pitpeac.org
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COMING IN JUNE
Saturday, June 16, 2012 Class on Nutrition and Foraging with discussion of recipies following Northland Public Library more info TBA
The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC will be at Phipps Conservatory on Saturday May 5, 2012, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. This is a great way to do something different for Cinco De Mayo. There are many kinds of parrots in Mexico and there will be some here, in Pittsburgh, as well as representatives of PEAC, who can let you find out about parrot keeping classes and adoption and fostering opportunities.
There is no additional cost, beyond normal admission to Phipps Conservatory, for this informal event. If you are a member of Phipps Conservatory, this would be absolutely free.
You can find out about the benefits of joining the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center, as well. One of the benefits of this membership is either free or discounted admission to a variety of classes and other events about parrots and bird keeping, throughout the year.
Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US. It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to re-home parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle mileage, may be tax deductible, depending on the specific circumstances.
THE PITTSBURGH AFFILIATE OF PARROT EDUCATION & ADOPTION CENTER
Scott R. Reichert, Director
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 11:30 AM – “Parrot Personalities” Class with “Let’s Talk About Your Parrot’s Personality” roundtable discussion @ 1:00 PM Pleasant Hills Library……more info TBA
Saturday, June 16, 2012 Class on Nutrition and Foraging with discussion of recipies following Northland Public Library more info TBA
Many people are vexed by their parrots biting, and simply do not know what to do about this aspect of parrot behavior. Other people have no problems with this. Maybe the second group knows something special!!!
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is presenting a class on, “RESOLVING BITING BEHAVIOR, USING POSITIVE REINFO
RCEMENT” on Sunday April 29, 2012, at 1:30 PM, at The Norwin Public Library.
This class will be taught by Scott Reichert, Director of the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC. Mr. Reichert is extensively experienced with the techniques he will be discussing and has taught this class numerous times in the past. As he interacts with absolutely all of the birds that come into our adoption program, he is constantly using them with new birds, refining and improving, even more, his proficiency with this discipline. We are lucky that he is available to share his knowledge and experience with us. It is unusual to find someone who is constantly interacting to make friends, with such a variety of new birds, on the scale that Mr Reichert does.
This class is one of the required classes to adopt or foster a bird from the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center.
For several decades, Dr. Robert Wagner, DVM has been among the foremost, go-to veterinarians with extensive expertise in avian issues, in the Western Pennsylvania area. His vast experience with exotic animals has included time as a veterinarian at The Pittsburgh Zoo, National Aviary at Pittsburgh, assistant professor in two different medical departments at The University of Pittsburgh, and seeing patients at VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital, near Pittsburgh, PA. We are thrilled to have him available to discuss avian medical issues and answer your questions at this event.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center is very proud to present an informal discussion with Dr. Wagner, “ASK AN AVIAN VET”, on Sunday April 29, 2012, at 3:00 PM, at The Norwin Public Library. It is expected to conclude at approximately 4:00 PM.
LOCATION: The Norwin Public Library , 100 Caruthurs Lane, Irwin, PA 15642 Click here for a Google map .
ADMISSION: Both of these events are free to members of any of the affiliates of PEAC. Admission for nonmembers is $10.00 for either or both of these events. That is, if you come to one of the events it costs $10.00. If you come to both of them, it still only costs $10.00, but you get more information value for your money. If you wish to get even more value for your money, why not join the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC?
MEMBERSHIP: Membership in PEAC is inexpensive. A single membership is only $20.00 for a year. A family membership is only $30.00 for a year. One of the benefits of membership is that you will receive free or discounted admission an a variety of bird related classes and events, throughout the year. If you join PEAC at this class or discussion, your admission will be free.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities needed, and coordination of, resources for our presentations. This applies to both members and non-members. Please pre-register if you are pretty sure that you will be attending. It would sure help us out! You can pre-register for the Biting Class at this link: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=64 You can pre-register for the Vet discussion here: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=65 If you are not a member of any of the affiliates of PEAC, and are not planning to join PEAC, and are coming to the Vet Discussion only, admission will be collected at the door. If you pre-register for this, though, the admission cost will be reduced by $2.00, to $8.00 instead of $10.00. Why not join PEAC, if you can? 
Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities. Some of the adoptable birds in our adoption program will be there. Will you?
Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US. It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donations to PEAC in monetary or material form, or as service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC activities, including vehicle milage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.
Scott R. Reichert, Director
http://www.pitpeac.org
You are welcome to sign up for our free email newsletter, on our website.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) and The National Aviary at Pittsburgh present a class on Parrot Enrichment. This class will be primarily conducted by a staff member of the National Aviary. This is expected to be completed by approximately 4:00 PM.
Enrichment is anything that encourages natural behaviors, and in doing so, enriches and improves the quality of life for captive animals. Enrichment can provide a wide variety of benefits to pet birds, including fewer undesirable behaviors and more opportunities for meaningful interaction with your bird. In this workshop, we will discuss different kinds of enrichment and techniques that you can use with your own birds. Included in the workshop is the opportunity to make an enrichment item to take home.
Cost: Non-members – $20.00; National Aviary and PEAC Members – $17.00 Price includes a binder with information and resources.
Pre-registration: Pre-Registration for our classes helps us to anticipate the quantities, and coordination of, resources for our presentations. As an incentive to persuade you to pre-register, the admission cost will be reduced an additional $2.00 per person. This applies to both members and non-members and would bring the cost down to $15.00 for a pre-registered member of any of the affiliates of PEAC and/or The National Aviary. Please use this link to pre-register: http://www.pitpeac.org/popregister.php?id=63
Membership:Membership in the Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is inexpensive. A single membership is only $20.00 for a year. A family membership is $30.00 for a year. If you join at this class, the appropriate discount will be applied to your admission cost.
A benefit of membership in PEAC is a discount on, or free, admission to a variety of bird related classes or other events, throughout the year, regardless of which affiliate of PEAC is presenting them.
Representatives of PEAC will be present at the class to discuss the activities of the organization, adoptable birds, volunteer, and fostering opportunities.
Parrot Education & Adoption Center was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states in the US. It purpose is to promote education on topics related to the keeping of parrots and to rehome parrots that have lost their homes into appropriate new homes, where they will receive proper care. The Pittsburgh affiliate of PEAC is approved by the IRS as a not-for-profit, public charity, under section 501(c)3 of the tax code. It is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donations to PEAC in the form of monetary, material, or service performed, as well as expenses incurred in the conducting of PEAC service, including vehicle milage, may be tax deductable, depending on the specific circumstances.
Information and directions to the National Aviary at Pittsburgh are at this link: http://www.aviary.org
Information on the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center is available at this link: http://www.pitpeac.org if you wish, you can sign up for the email list on the pitpeac homepage.
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**FREE TO PEAC MEMBERS** $10.00 to non members (why not join?).
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Why not come out and meet or reconnect with us, at this free event?
Watch for information on a confirmed location for these 2 events.
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Trainer-behaviorist, Lara Joseph..Saturday, April 28..Solon, Ohio (about 2 hours from Pittsburgh, near Cleveland) PEAC members (any PEAC affiliate) $15.00…..non-members $20.00 – Why not join your local affiliate of PEAC? *** Watch for more information, soon.
DON’T FORGET TO ADJUST YOUR CLOCK so you can get to the National Aviary on time to see the new expanded BIRD TRAINING CLASS. This class is being taught by Cathy Schlott, Animal Training Manager at the National Aviary at Pittsburgh, who was, along with “Jungle” Jack Hanna, on The David Letterman Show and Good Morning America in the past two weeks and has taped a segment scheduled to show on The Martha Stewart Show, soon. She has extensive experience working with a variety of bird species and has managed the indoor and outdoor bird shows at the National Aviary since 2007. This includes, ”Wings!” - The Indoor Free Flight Avian Adventure, with flying eagles, owls, vultures, hawks, macaws, and more. In addition to animal training, she has a background in wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, and biology. She is also a professional member of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), The International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE), and currently serves on the board of directors for ABMA (Animal Behavior Management Alliance).
This EXPANDED class includes the techniques professional trainers use with performing animals, as well as, information on how the companion parrot keeper can guide their birds through different behaviors and even help participate in their own care. It is newly expanded and refined from a shorter class that was previously taught at the National Aviary.
Presented by the Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center and The National Aviary at Pittsburgh (America’s Bird Zoo), The class will be at 2:00 PM (NEW TIME)..(1:00 PM, old time if you didn’t move your clock ahead for Daylight Savings Time), and last until somewhere between 3:30 and 4:00PM. You can find directions and information on the National Aviary here: http://www.aviary.org
The Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) was established in 1996 and has affiliates in several states. It’s purpose is to promote education about parrot care and to facilitate the rehoming of parrots that have lost their homes, into appropriate new homes where they will receive proper care.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is approved by the IRS as a public charity under tax code 501(c)3 and donations to and expenses incurred while volunteering to it, may be tax deductable. It is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Admission to this event is $20.00 at the Aviary. PEAC members receive a discount,, bringing their admission to $17.00. If you join PEAC at or before this event, you can receive the discount.
Membership in PEAC is inexpensive. A single membership is only $20.00 for a year…A family membership is $30.00 for a year. PEAC members receive discounted or free admission to a variety of bird keeping related events, throughout the year, from any of the PEAC affiliates. Won’t you consider a membership at this time, and start saving now?
The Pittsburgh Affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
http://www.pitpeac.org
Scott Reichert, Director
Watch for the FREE Roundtable Discussion on “Avian Health and Safety” at the Sewickley Library on Saturday March 31 at 1:00 PM.
More details will be announced, closer to the event.
With the weather finally getting warmer, what would be a better thing to do than to go to Phipps Conservatory and get focused on the coming season of plants, flowers, and how they interface with parrots ( a subject close to our hearts).
One Schenley Parkhttp://phipps.conservatory.org
The Pittsburgh affiliate of Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC) is approved by the IRS as a public charitable organization and has 501c(3) tax status. Donations, either material or in service, may be deductable. It is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Scott R. Reichert, Director
