Attracting Backyard Birds
Saturday, October 25th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come to the National Aviary on October 25th for ideas to turn your yard into the ultimate “backyard habitat”! Learn how to attract different species of birds and encourage them to live and thrive right outside your door. You will also have the opportunity to meet backyard birds of prey and discover why they make wonderful neighbors. Your backyard can provide an oasis for wildlife and become a window to the natural world for you and your family.

Training 101
Saturday, November 15th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
If you have ever been to the National Aviary and have seen a hawk land majestically on a trainer's glove or have marveled at a talking parrot, you have probably asked yourself, “How do they do that?” In this introductory workshop, you can discover what training goes into the complex behaviors that birds display in our indoor and outdoor Flitezone bird shows. With a solid foundation of the terms and techniques used in positive reinforcement and classical conditioning training, you'll leave the Aviary with all of the basic tools you need to start training almost any animal -- including your dog, your cat, your parrot, or even your spouse!