Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation)
2025-04-13 12:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation*)
Held most months at the Humane Society on Macklind
Sign-Up HERE:
https://signup.com/go/txcjCHm
sign-up is required to attend
Learn more about STAR, our processes & all about bird care – from diet & cage set-up to signs of illness, hormones & tips to bird-proofing your home to keep our feathered friends safe, and so much more!
Questions: email info@staravian.org
Additional instructions: parking, how to find us within the HSMO will be emailed to you after sign-up
*interested in volunteering or fostering? – it is recommended to fill out a volunteer or foster application prior to attending to ensure you are onboarded correctly.

Give STL Day
2025-04-23
Join Us in Making a Difference!
https://www.givestlday.org/staravianrescue
Give STL Day is our biggest online fundraiser of the year. Your donation helps us provide the highest level of care for parrots in need, including:

Medical care – from routine checkups to lifesaving treatments
Foster supplies – cages, food, toys, and enrichment tools
Rehabilitative fostering – individualized care to prepare birds for adoption

With your support, we can continue to provide care, education, and second chances for parrots in need.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps give these intelligent, social creatures the future they deserve.
Donate today and help us give parrots the second chance they need!

https://www.givestlday.org/staravianrescue

Give STL Day - Early Giving Starts NOW!
2025-04-23
Get a head start – Donate TODAY!
www.givestlday.org/staravianrescue

The need for parrot rescue continues to rise.
Give STL Day is a 24-hour day of giving that celebrates and supports the nonprofits that make our region a wonderful place to call home. It is also our biggest fundraiser of the YEAR!
Please help us reach our $5,000 goal.
Donate NOW: www.givestlday.org/staravianrescue
Your donation will help us:

Provide all necessary medical care to every bird that passes through STAR
Provide continual improvements to the habitats of our foster parrots
Upgrade technology to enable operational growth
Expand education & community outreach programs

… and SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you for your continued support.

Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation*)
2025-05-18 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-13 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-10 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-14 12:30 - 15:30

Cage Sale – 2 Hours Only! Priced to SELL!
2025-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Storage Rentals of America, 43 Old Elam Ave, Valley Park, MO, 63088, United States
Cage Sale – 2 Hours Only! Priced to SELL!

🗓️ Sunday, August 3 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Storage Rentals of America – 43 Old Elam, Valley Park
💵 Cash, Venmo, and PayPal accepted

Our storage unit is packed and it all needs to go!
Highlights include:

A few larger cages in need of just a little love (Prevue Silverado, Kings 506, A&E dome top)
Tons of flight cages for small birds
A few playstands
New-in-box travel sized cages/carriers
Ferret tunnels, dog tie-outs, small animal (temp-sized) cages & more!
And everything in between!

All proceeds benefit STAR St Louis Avian Rescue

Dine to Donate at P.F. Chang's - Chesterfield
2025-08-11 14:00 - 20:00 | P.F. Chang’s, 1295 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
Every Bite Makes a Difference!

On Monday, August 11, from 2 PM to 8 PM, the P.F. Chang’s Chesterfield location will donate 10% of your food and non-alcoholic beverage sales to STAR when you mention us!
Here’s how to participate:

Visit P.F. Chang’s at 1295 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, MO on Monday Aug 11th between 2 PM & 8 PM
Tell the server you are there for the Dine to Donate to STAR
10% of your food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase will be donated to STAR.

Please note:

This fundraiser is only valid at the Chesterfield location
Applies only to dine-in and direct takeout orders (not valid for online or third-party orders)
Don’t forget to tell your server why you’re there!!!

Feel free to share with friends and family — the more, the merrier (and the more it helps)!

Fundraising offer valid only on the date(s) and at the P.F. Chang’s location(s) identified on this email. P.F. Chang’s will donate 10% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales to the organization. Tax, gratuity, gift card, and alcoholic beverage sales are excluded. Offer valid for dine-in or takeout orders when placed directly with P.F. Chang’s. Offer not valid for online orders or third-party delivery orders. Offer void if the flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant. Only nonprofit organizations and nonprofit schools are eligible to participate in the P.F. Chang’s fundraising program. For more information about fundraising with P.F. Chang’s, visit pfchangs.com.

Pawsitively Awesome Rescue
2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Veterans Tribute Pak, 1031 Kisker Rd, Weldon Spring, MO, 63304, United States
STAR is excited to join the fun at this awesome event hosted by the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center! With rescues, shelters, vendors, and animal hospitals all coming together, the focus is on helping long-waiting adoptable animals find their forever homes.
Stop by STAR’s booth to meet some parrots, chat with our volunteers, and enjoy face painting or a temporary tattoo!

A celebration of second chances, long-term love, and adoptable animals looking for forever!

Veterans Tribute Park
Sunday, Sept. 7
12–4 PM
1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring, MO 63304

What’s Happening:

Face Painting & Carnival Games – Perfect for kids of all ages
Snuggle Booth – Cuddle with adoptable dogs for a $5 donation to the shelter
Pup Nail Trims – Offered by Woofs and Whiskers
$10 Microchipping – At the Midwest Vet Tech Institute booth (for dogs)
Animal Hospitals On Site – Ask questions, get pet care info, and play educational games!
Pet Treat Vendors – Fun snacks and products for furry (and feathered!) friends
Food Trucks – Tasty options for humans, too!
Raffles, games, and more for the whole family
Dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds will all be available to meet from a variety of amazing organizations!
This event focuses on helping long-term animals in rescue find the loving homes they’ve been waiting for. These pets may have been overlooked in the past—but they still have so much love to give.

Don’t miss out on a pawsitively unforgettable day. Bring your friends, your kids, your pup—and come help us change lives one adoption at a time!

Bryan Road Animal Hospital - Open House
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bryan Road Animal Hospital, 1290 Bryan Road, O'Fallon, MO, 63366, United States
Stop by Bryan Road Animal Hospital’s Open House & Adoption Event!We’re excited to join one of our partner vets for a fun day of behind-the-scenes tours, adoption booths, and meet-and-greets. Come say hi, learn about STAR, meet some parrots, and maybe even start your foster or adoption journey!

Take Flight Trivia Night
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63127, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
STAR’s Take Flight Trivia Night is back & scheduled for Saturday, October 11th!
Tickets will be available to purchase on August 1st!
For more information & sponsorship oppurtunities, please visit www.staravian.org/trivia.

Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation*)
2025-11-09 12:30 - 15:30
Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation*)Held most months at the Humane Society on Macklind
Sign-Up Here:https://signup.com/go/txcjCHmAdvance sign-up and attendance confirmation are required to attend.
Join us to learn more about STAR, our rescue process, and all things bird care — from diet and cage setup to recognizing signs of illness, managing hormones, and bird-proofing your home to keep our feathered friends safe and happy.
Because these classes are led entirely by volunteers, we ask that everyone who signs up plan to attend (or cancel, in advance, if plans change). Confirming attendance a few days before class helps us ensure we have enough participants to hold the session — classes may be cancelled if there are too few confirmed attendees.
Questions? Email info@staravian.orgAdditional instructions — including parking info and how to find us inside HSMO — will be emailed a few days prior to the class.
*Interested in volunteering or fostering? We recommend completing a volunteer or foster application before attending to ensure you’re onboarded correctly.

Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation)
2025-11-10 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-18 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-15 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-12 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-17 12:30 - 15:30

Santa Paws Holiday Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | 3550 W Clay St, St. Charles, MO 63301, 3550 W Clay St, St. Charles, MO, 63301
Santa Paws Holiday Market
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Academy of Pet Careers – 3550 W Clay St, St. Charles, MO 63301
Kick off the holiday season with a festive shopping event for a great cause! STAR (St. Louis Avian Rescue) will be joining the fun with some of our ambassador parrots—stop by our table to meet the birds and learn more about our rescue work. We’ll also have unique holiday gifts available for purchase, perfect for the parrot lovers on your list!
Enjoy photos with Santa, sip on hot chocolate or wine, shop a variety of local vendors, and maybe even meet your new furry friend through on-site adoptions hosted by local rescues. It’s a magical way to support animals in need and get into the holiday spirit!

Bird Care Class (& New Volunteer/Foster Orientation)
2025-12-14 12:30 - 15:30 | Humane Society, 1201 Macklind, Saint Louis, MO, 63139, United States

Parkway North’s Annual Community Science Night
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 12860 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141, 12860 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63141, United States
More info: https://sites.google.com/parkwayschools.net/community-science-night-2026/home
This event is specifically designed for elementary students (K-5) to spark curiosity and reinforce core scientific concepts through fun, hands-on learning.
Event Details:

What: Hands-on science stations, demonstrations, and exhibits (e.g., density experiments, robotics, plant science).
When: February 5th, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm
Where: Parkway North High School

This is a fantastic, informal learning opportunity that aligns directly with your classroom objectives. Our stations are interactive, providing real-world context for topics like physical science, life science, and engineering design challenges. It’s a great way to encourage a lifelong love of STEM.
We have many amazing community partners this year including: St. Louis County Parks Rangers, St. Louis County Public Library, Humane Society, St. Louis Astronomical Society, Missouri Department of Conservation, Three Rivers Beekeepers, St. Louis Audubon Society, St. Louis Carnivorous Plant Society, St. Louis Avian Rescue, Three Sisters Exotic Rescue & Sanctuary, The Butterfly House, Missouri State Parks, St. Louis University CAM Lab, Waste Connections, and more

Purina Farms - PetFinder Adoption Event
2026-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Purina Farms – Event Centr, 300 Checkerboard Dr, Gray Summit, MO, 63039, United States
Meet STAR’s Ambassador Birds at Purina Farms📅 Saturday, February 21⏰ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM📍 Purina Event Center at Purina Farms
STAR will be attending the PetFinder Adoption Event at Purina Farms with some of our ambassador birds for a day of education, outreach, and bird conversations.
⚠️ Please note: STAR will not be adopting birds out at this event.
What you can expect at the STAR table:
• Meet and interact with STAR’s ambassador birds• Learn about parrot care, behavior, and enrichment• Learn about birds currently available for adoption through STAR• Learn about our adoption process and how to apply
The larger event will feature adoptable dogs and cats from a variety of animal welfare organizations, along with fun activities for attendees inside the Purina Event Center.
Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.Click Here to Register

Give STL Day - Early Giving Starts NOW!
2026-04-22
Early giving starts TODAY
Every bird deserves a second chance.
Because of you, birds in need receive lifesaving medical care, safe foster homes, and the chance to heal.
But for every bird we help, there is another waiting.
Donate now:
go.staravian.org/GiveSTLday
Or text PARROTS to 844-844-6844

Chipotle Dine to Donate
2026-05-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle – Chesterfield, 1676 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
Dine to Donate at Chipotle
Enjoy your favorite Chipotle meal while giving back to the birds at STAR.25% of event sales will be donated to STAR when our promo code is used at the Chesterfield Chipotle on Clarkson Rd.
How it works:Order in-store or place an online order for pickup directly through Chipotle (third-party apps do not qualify) and use promo code Q837K3T.
Date: May 2, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: 1676 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Fine print:Online orders must be placed for pickup from this location during the fundraiser hours to count. Delivery orders and gift cards are not eligible. A minimum of $150 in event sales is required for the donation to be issued.

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Give STL Day
2026-05-07
It’s here. Give STL Day starts NOW!
Every bird deserves a second chance.
Today, your donation helps us provide medical care, safe homes, and a future for birds in need.
Help us say yes to the next bird.

Donate now:
go.staravian.org/GiveSTLday
Text PARROTS to 844-844-6844

Dine to Donate - PF Chang's
2026-05-21 14:00 - 20:00 | P.F. Chang’s, 1295 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
Join STAR on May 21st for a delicious way to help birds in need! 🦜🥢
Stop by PF Chang’s anytime between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and be sure to tell your server you are there for STAR’s Donation Night. 10% of food sales from participating guests will be donated back to STAR to help support the birds in our care!
And for a little extra fun… come by between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM for Parrots on the Patio! We’ll have a few STAR birds hanging out outside, so stop by and say hello while enjoying dinner.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come eat for a great beak cause!
We hope to see you there!

Poetry Reading Benefiting STAR St. Louis Avian Rescue
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Missouri Botanical Garden – Bayer Center, 4500 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Join us for an evening of poetry, community, and support for rescue parrots!
Former STAR volunteer Kristin Emanuel will celebrate the release of her debut poetry collection, Birdwatching in the 4th Dimension, during a special reading at the Bayer Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Kristin will be joined by fellow poet Amie Whittemore for an engaging evening of readings and discussion.
STAR St. Louis Avian Rescue is honored to be part of this event. Proceeds from sales of Kristin’s book, Birdwatching in the 4th Dimension, purchased at the event will be donated to STAR to support the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of parrots in need.
Representatives from STAR will also give a brief presentation about our mission and the impact community support has on the birds in our care.
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bayer Center, Missouri Botanical Garden
Admission is free, though RSVP is encouraged. https://stlouispoetrycenter.org/events/mobot-presents-june-2026/
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Kristin’s accomplishment while helping support parrots in need!

Dine to Donate - Mod Pizza (St Charles)
2026-06-14 | MOD Pizza, 1988 1st Capitol Dr, St Charles, MO, 63301, United States
Dine to Donate at MOD Pizza
Grab your favorite MOD Pizza and help support the birds at STAR.25% of food and beverage sales will be donated when our fundraiser code is used at the St. Charles MOD Pizza location.
How it works:Dine in, take out, or order online through the MOD app or website and use fundraiser code MODGIVES25.
Date: June 14, 2026Location: 1988 1st Capitol Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301
Fine print:Offer valid only on the fundraiser date at this location. Online or in-app orders must use the fundraiser code. Delivery orders must fall within the restaurant’s delivery boundary. Tax, gift cards, and retail sales are excluded from the donation. Offer is void if the flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant.
