Calendar

May
28
Sat
2022
Conococheague Institute History and Nature Celebration
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Sep
12
Mon
2022
Gen Mtg, September: Weird and Wonderful Birds
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, September: Weird and Wonderful Birds
  • Weird and Wonderful Birds. A fun look at unusual birds.
  • Speaker from a remote location via Zoom. Attendees may view at St. Luke or view from home.
  • Presented byJeanne Verhulst
  • Organized by: Janet Tice
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

To join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Oct
10
Mon
2022
Gen Mtg, Oct: Bird Monitoring Project in Michaux State Forest
Oct 10 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Oct: Bird Monitoring Project in Michaux State Forest
  • 6:45 PM: Youth Contest Bird Photos & Lists due
  • 7:00 PM: Main program – Bird Monitoring Project in Michaux State Forest
  • Zoom or in-person meeting. Presenter will be at a remote location.
  • Presented by: Mike Wright, PA Bureau of Forestry
  • Organized by: Sue and John Greer
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

 

Youth Contests End
Oct 10 @ 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

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.

Nov
14
Mon
2022
Gen Mtg, Nov: Conococheague Creek Cleanup Project
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Nov: Conococheague Creek Cleanup Project

Zoom details: tbd

 

Dec
12
Mon
2022
Gen Mtg, Dec: The Movement Ecology of Vultures: Tracking Nature’s Essential Workers
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Dec: The Movement Ecology of Vultures: Tracking Nature’s Essential Workers
  • The Movement Ecology of Vultures: Tracking Nature’s Essential Workers
  • Speaker will present via Zoom from a remote location. Attendees may watch in-person at St. Luke or via Zoom from home.
  • Presented by: David Barber, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
  • Organized by: Lisa Coombs
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Zoom info:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

Jan
9
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, Jan: Covered Dish Dinner and Members’ Photo Show
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Gen Mtg, Jan: Covered Dish Dinner and Members' Photo Show
  • 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.
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
Feb
13
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, Feb: Where the Birds Are: A Review of eBird Data for Franklin County
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Feb: Where the Birds Are: A Review of eBird Data for Franklin County
  • Topic:Where the Birds Are: A Review of eBird Data for Franklin County  [Note: This topic and speaker were originally scheduled for March]
  • Speaker: Ron George.
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • In-person and via Zoom.

To join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

 

Mar
13
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, March: Hawk Mtn Sanctuary’s PA Farmland Raptor Project
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, March: Hawk Mtn Sanctuary's PA Farmland Raptor Project
  • Topic: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s PA Farmland Raptor Project [Note: this speaker was originally scheduled for February with a slightly different topic]
  • Presenter: Bracken Brown, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
  • Speaker will be in person.
  • Attendees may view via Zoom at St. Luke or from home.
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • Organized by: Terri Kochert.

Zoom info

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

 

Apr
10
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
  • Annual Business Meeting: Reports and elections. Need a quorum, so please vote! All chapter members welcome.
  • Ballot:
    • New Directors: TBD
    • Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
    • Please vote in person at the meeting, by sending an email, or calling Valerie Barnes.
  • Main Program: The Birds and the Bees
  • In-person meeting. Also available via Zoom.
  • Presented by: Tracy Snyder, Penn State Bee Monitoring Program
  • Organized by: Anne St. John
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Also available via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

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