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45th Anniversary of the Lab! On June 15, 2022 / Blog / 1 Comment Reflections from Dr. Pepperberg June 15th marked a very special day this year…the 45th anniversary of the start of my work with Alex! The world of avian behavior was very different then: No one believed that birds were intelligent, particularly given their tiny brains that looked nothing like ours. Read more → Back to Top Spring Fundraiser Update On May 20, 2022 / Blog / Leave a comment Fundraiser update! We have now raised almost $6,500! Thanks to an anonymous donor, should we raise $10,000 they will match up to $20,000! See our donation page to donate. Read more → Back to Top And the ornament raffle winner is… On December 16, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment LEIGH ANN HARTSFIELD!!! Thanks SO much to everyone who entered, and happy holidays to all those who celebrate! Read more → Back to Top NEW RAFFLE ACTIVITY! On December 13, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Griffin and Athena have graciously donated their dropped feathers to this sweet holiday ornament. Raffle ends 11/16! To enter, purchase through our PayPal: 1 ticket for $3; 5 tickets for $10; 10 tickets for $20. Include the text “Ornament Raffle”. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ Read more → Back to Top NEW Alex Foundation wrapping paper On December 9, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Looking for that perfect wrapping paper? Look no further as we have NEW Alex Foundation wrapping paper for all your gift-wrapping needs. Proceeds go towards the Alex Foundation fall fundraiser <3 https://www.zazzle.com/alex_foundation_wrapping_paper-256593144123737985 Read more → Back to Top And the winner is… On December 6, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment MARY ROWAN!!! Huge thanks to all who entered. Comment on this post if you’d like another chance to win a signed copy of “Alex & Me”! All donations go towards our fall 2021 fundraiser <3https://alexfoundation.org/support-us/ Read more → Back to Top Fall 2021 Fundraiser Update! On December 3, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Fundraiser update! We now have raised more than $7,000! Thanks to an anonymous donor, should we raise $10,000, they will match up to $15,000! Stay tuned for more fundraising activities!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ Read more → Back to Top 15% OFF ON ALL TEESPRING ITEMS!!! On December 2, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Teespring is having an extended holiday sale of 15% off everything; use code HOLIDAY15 at checkout. Link to browse our merch here: https://alexfoundation.creator-spring.com/ Read more → Back to Top Today is Giving Tuesday! O

n November 30, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Today is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a day for people across the country to get together and give back to their communities. Since its inception, the movement has raised billions of dollars for nonprofit organizations across the spectrum. The Alex Foundation is one of the nonprofits Read more → Back to Top “Alex & Me” Book Raffle! On November 29, 2021 / Blog / Leave a comment Now for our most popular raffle activity…enter to win a copy of “Alex & Me” SIGNED BY DR. IRENE PEPPERBERG! To enter: 1 ticket for $3; 5 tickets for $10; 10 tickets for $20. In your purchase, include “Alex & Me” in the Special Instructions.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N82W852QP4ESQ&fbclid=IwAR1f5ZIQrSK1LIFDuX_X1y37R-h6YHYCdATIgi_vDJ4t-9ONnxq7P8QmudE Read more → Back to Top Page 1 of 14 1 2 3 4 5 ... 10 ... » Last » Recent Comments ChickensGalore on 45th Anniversary of the Lab! Emily on Research at the Pepperberg Lab Gaasuba on Research at the Pepperberg Lab Suzanne on Research at the Pepperberg Lab Kim Ingram on Research at the Pepperberg Lab Site Map RESEARCH THE BIRDS DONATE BLOG GIFT SHOP Follow Us The Alex Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Tax information available on request. Donate