AWC OUTREACH & EDUCATION

The AWC’s participates in national animal protection conferences, regional meetings, and conducts educational workshops for shelter and animal care organizations throughout the year.  In coordination with Born Free USA, we support a host of activities and events in celebration of National Bird Day, and in conjunction with our educational children’s book, LUCKY: Based on a True Story. Below are photos from some of our most recent events!  

Humane Society of the U.S. EXPO 2010 May 12-15, Nashville, TN

AWC was a presenter and exhibitor at the Humane Society of United States (HSUS) 2010 EXPO, the largest educational and training conference for animal care, control, and emergency service professionals and volunteers.  This year’s conference drew more than 1,600 attendees. Eileen McCarthy, AWC Board Member and CEO & Pres. of Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services (MAARS) presented “Protecting Captive Birds: Commerce, Cruelty, and Care.” 

AWC’s Educational Exhibit		Eileen McCarthy, AWC Board Member & CEO of Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescues Services (MAARS) with Dave Spurlin, Chairman and Executive Director of Parrots R4Ever Avian Sanctuary.

Humane Education Outreach: Lucky: Based on a True Story

Book readings, art shows, and other creative activities teach children about the importance of keeping birds and other wildlife in their natural habitats!

AWC President, Denise Kelly with the whole class!		AWC President, Denise Kelly pictured with The Kerulos Center’s Children’s Education  Director, Lorraine Donlon, “an inspiration to students and a true friend of animals.”

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) Conference, Jul 31-Aug 5, San Diego, CA

AWC partnered with Foster Parrots on a stunning exhibit highlighting avian welfare issues. In addition, several AWC participants presented papers and posters at AAV’s 2009 and 2010 conferences.

AWC’s Educational Exhibit	Monica Engebretson, AWC Board Member and Senior Program Coordinator for Born Free USA.	Foster Parrots Directors, Marc Johnson and Karen Windsor with AWC President, Denise Kelly.

Whiskers in Wonderland, New York, NY December 18-19, 2010

AWC joined cat and rabbit rescue groups at a holiday super adoption event sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society and the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, generating awareness for the growing number of bird in shelters now in need of good homes--just like cats, dogs and rabbits!  

Sponsored by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and Best Friends Animal Society, Whiskers in Wonderland featured more than 400 cats, kittens, and rabbits for adoption from more than two-dozen rescue organizations in the New York City area. 

AWC President, Denise Kelly and Avian Activist, Rachel Jania	Adorable & Adoptable!	Adorable & Adoptable!	Adorable & Adoptable!

National Bird Day, January 5th, 2011

AWC in coordination with the Kerulos Center celebrated National Bird Day with children of New York.  This year, two schools joined hands to host a special bird art exhibit of students’ work at the East Rockaway Public Library and Town Hall along with readings of Lucky: Based on a True Story at the Center Avenue Elementary School on January 5th.

AWC President, Denise Kelly read LUCKY to students!	Students proudly display their poster designs for National Bird Day!	Student Art Show at the East Rockaway Library.	Children’s dedication to the Late Mayor and National Bird Day Proclamation

Here is just a sampling of the beautiful bird art and craft works created by the students. 
View the entire gallery at: http://www.kerulos.org/programmes/transpeace.html

For more information about the AWC’s campaigns and achievements, visit:
http://www.avianwelfare.org/aboutus/achievements.htm

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