The Connecticut Parrot Society
"People for Parrots!"
Program Calendar
The CPS events are available in a calendar format.
The public is welcome to attend programs as guests. The first meeting is free; subsequent visits are $5 each.
"Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy"
Ben Sonnenberg
Director of Environmental Education
"Parrot Behavior Issues - Q&A"
Anthony DiBella
"Routine Diagnostic Testing: The Why's and How's"
Dr. Kristen Sinclair, DVM
Featherfest 2017
"Super Psittacines: A Fun Look At The Inner Workings of Parrots"
Michele Parrett
Ice Cream Social
- Share your bird stories
- Make your own sundaes
- Wing and nail clipping
"What it is Like Being an Exotics/Bird Veterinarian"
Laurie Hess, DVM, AVBP
No meeting - Summer Vacation
No meeting - Summer Vacation
"Unlikely Companions" book review with Dr. Hess
AVA Convention 2017 update on PDD, (Proventicular Dilation Disease) by Dr. Marino
Dr. Laurie Hess and Dr. Amanda Marino
"Reiki for Parrots"
Mary Oquendo, Proprietor, "Hands and Paws Reiki"
"Creating a Care Guide for Your Parrot & Tips for Emergency Preparedness"
Sharon Presner, CPS Adoption Chairperson
Holiday Party
"Love Those Poicephalus Parrots: A Basic Introduction"
Bob Cosgrove, CPS President
Barbara Cosgrove, CPS Outreach/Education Chairperson
"Planning for Your Bird’s Future: Insights In to CPS' Adoption Experiences"
Karen Smith, CPS Adoption Chairperson
"The Importance of Social Support for Parrots"
Michele Parrett, Humane Educator Director, Foster Parrots Inc.
Featherfest 2016
"Emergency Bird Care"
Kristin Sinclair, DVM, DABVP Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital
"Raptor Rehabilitation"
Mary-Beth Kaesar, Horizon Wings
"Everything You Should Know About Parrot Beaks"
Ann M. Bourke, DVM, DABVP Northeast Bird Clinic
No meeting - Summer Vacation
No meeting - Summer Vacation
American Federation of Aviculture Convention
Cromwell, CT
Flyer 1
Flyer 2
"All Birds Are Not Created Equal"
Robin Shewokis, Avian Enrichment Specialist
"The Fun, Joy, and Reward of Clicker Training for Your Parrot and You"
Anthony DiBella, Certified Avian Specialist
"Toy Rehabilitation/Making Workshop"
Concetta Ferragamo, Northeast Regional Director, AFA
Holiday Party