A Day full of fun filled activities including

• Discover your Backyard Birds – Members of the Conococheague Audubon Society will be leading a bird walk at 10.30am around CI’s diverse habitats. Ongoing bird talks and crafts throughout the day
• Catching Birds In Flight – Audubon photographer Bob Keener will be giving advice on catching that rare snap of birds with examples of his work.
• The Art of Dye – Learn how natural ingredients can great a rainbow of colors and make your own resist dyed handkerchief
• Wet and Wiggly – Explore the tiny world of what’s living in the Wetlands, from macroinvertebrates to giant snapping turtles
• The Kitchen Garden – Lend a hand in harvesting, or sowing the next crop
• Nature’s Creations – Embrace the essence of recycling and try turning nature’s excess into fences, bird feeds and bee houses
• Medicinal Plant Walk – Our garden is filled with natural medicines that we cultivate, but plenty more are wild in the woods. Walk the trails and see what is growing.

At Conococheague Institute.

Contact Debby Hook to volunteer as a representative of Conococheague Audubon. Visit the Conococheague Institute event page to learn more about attending.

The Youth Contests for 2021-2022 close today!

Conococheague Audubon Society’s Youth Contests offer opportunities for young people to win a cash prize! Both our “Longest Bird Species List of the Year” and “Best Bird Photo of the Year” contests involve your love of nature and your keen observation skills. The contests will be judged in two different age groups – ages 5 to 15 and ages 16 to 18. See details on the Youth Contest page. The contests started last year on December 1, 2021 and end tonight, when you submit your entries at our regular meeting.

Please note: We need your parent’s/guardian’s permission for you to enter the contest and for us to report selected information about you to our members and the public. Your parent/guardian must also affirm your entries comply with the rules. So, be sure you have the completed necessary forms when you submit your entries.

• Outreach:  Fun day for beginning birders.  Easy walks with seasoned birding buddies, fun activities for children.
• Bring binoculars or use loaners.
• Meet at Visitors Center in Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville.  Park in first parking lot beyond Visitors Center.
• Please Pre-register with Dave Cooney, or Janet Tice 

Dr. Doug Tallamy, will present his program Nature’s Best Hope, at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Dr., Shippensburg.  This event is in conjunction with Shippensburg State University’s participation in the Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week, held April 1-8th, and is funded partly by Pepsi Sustainability Funds. Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

• Pot luck dinner and members’ photo show. All are welcome.
• Note the start time is 6 PM.
• Members typically contribute one dinner item (casserole, meat, vegetable, salad, pasta, fruit, rolls, etc.) and/or a dessert. Coffee, tea, and jugs/pots of water will be provided.
• Bring your own table setting, including napkin, flatware, plate, bowl, and mug/cup. Let’s try to avoid plastic and disposable items!
• Bring a few photos you wish to share (no more than 15, please) on a USB thumb drive.
• No Zoom. In-person only.
• Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

• Outreach:  Fun day for beginning birders.  Easy walks with seasoned birders, fun activities for children. All families, adults, teens, and children age 6 or older (accompanied by parent/guardian) are welcome.  Activities include; Bird Walks, Kid’s Corner, Nature Walk, Birding Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, and refreshments. “Birding Buddies” will help participants identify birds.
• Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A few loaners will be available.
• Meet at Visitors Center in Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville.  Park in first parking lot beyond Visitors Center.
• Please Pre-register with Dave Cooney, or Janet Tice 

• Beyond Beauty: Native Plants & Pollinators Event
• Native Plants Garden at Norlo Park (3050 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, PA 17222)
• Note: This talk and tour are scheduled to start at 6 PM to try to avoid the heat, or at least have some shade in the garden.
• Our walk will be on lawn grass which may not be dry.  Rain date is Wednesday, July 16.
•  Please contact tour host Josh Donaldson with any questions at  717.264.6920