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Partying and Productions for Parrots
We will be having a Holiday Parrot Party and Fundraiser on December 10, 2018 in Manhattan, NY. By sharing these films together we make sure
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Nov 16, 2018


Perfection in Parrot Conservation
Okay, first off, there is no such thing as "perfection" in conservation. It's an art that depends on so many factors, and the
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Nov 5, 2018


Rainbow Over Guatemala - Returning the Scarlet Macaw
Our hope is that the colors that once flew here - the oranges, the reds, and yellows of the scarlet macaw - return to Southern Guatemala. T
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Oct 30, 2018


The Breath and Breadth of Forest and Parrot Protectors – La Miskito, Honduras
Our community coordinator in the village of Rus Rus told me that in this area trees, creeks, and birds are the lungs of La Miskito, because
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Oct 24, 2018


Parrots Grow in Brooklyn
When I first heard about it, about four years ago, my reaction was, “Really!?!” Wild parrots in Brooklyn?!?
I had first met LoraKim Joyner
by Gail Koelln, Co-Director
Oct 17, 2018


Nurture Nature for Our Lives: the 2018 IPCC Report
The first paragraph of the just released IPCC report states, “Incheon, Republic of Korea, 8 Oct – Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees C w
by Gail Koelln, Co-Director
Oct 10, 2018


Surveying Parrots, Dreams, and Parks
We need to go beyond this initial survey and impressions, and any defeatist refrain of "it's no use," to return to the area t
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Oct 1, 2018


Mountains of Hope for Parrots in Paraguay
After the count we toured the facilities at the ranger station and were impressed. Though the laboratory building is currently without water
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Sep 25, 2018


Triple Alliance of Compassion, Awareness, and Hard Work: Saving the Parrots of Paraguay
We who love Paraguay and her wildlife assert that we will make a stand here, saying, "Let the parrots live well along with this country
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Sep 19, 2018


The Mysterious and Threatened Yellow-faced Parrot
Locals in Paraguay told us about the yellow-faced parrots at Retiro (station) Alicia, and so, to learn more about them, we showed up in time
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner with Gail Koelln
Sep 11, 2018


Endangered Species Smuggled to Europe in a Suitcase
On a parrot conservation trip to Paraguay, LoraKim Joyner confirmed the heavy toll of poaching to supply the international illegal wildlife
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner with Gail Koelln
Sep 4, 2018


Paraguay: The Journey Home
The future unfolds in ways we cannot predict, however if the heart is open to love of the feathered kind, a path, at least in retrospect, be
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Aug 27, 2018


Tree Hugging
Hugging trees is a act of defiance and resistance, and is good for the trees. Hugging trees also benefits humans. Getting close to the tree
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Aug 21, 2018


Toasting Parrots Before They Are Toast
There is a bird known as the vinaceous-breasted parrot (Amazona vinacea) of South America. The name means “color of red wine,” descriptive o
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Aug 14, 2018


A Vow to Save All Beings
Whether you are a Buddhist or not, you too can take a vow to save all the beings by taking the Freedom Project Pledge. This pledge means tha
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Aug 7, 2018


Mourning as Co-liberation
Freeing ourselves and all life begins with mourning as a necessary action step. We do not mourn to feel better, but with the aim to liberate
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Aug 2, 2018


Parrot Who Cannot See Helps Envision A Better Future
Make a pledge today to keep parrots flying free and to end the wildlife trade. Join a global freedom campaign that states:
None are Free un
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jul 24, 2018


Death on a Sidewalk
Squirrels feel pain, they have families, children, relatives, spouses, and probably competitors. They have territories and are known by othe
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jul 17, 2018


Moon Rising Over Macaws in Guyana
The Rupununi savannah in Guyana is full of life. We are here to count the red-bellied macaw that nests, roosts, and feeds in the Ite palms.
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jul 11, 2018


Parrot and People Refugees
In the case of people and parrots, it is not the families' or children's fault that they are refugees. Recalling the words of Tom Pe
Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner
Jul 5, 2018
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