• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
• Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.

• Background: Michaux State Forest staff asked CAS to help monitor birds at several specific sites on the Michaux. This is one of two field trips to show participants where the sites are and to explain the monitoring protocols. Expect to see late fall migrants and winter residents.The map below shows where the sites are. On this trip, you will visit some, but not all sites. The Part 2 trip will complete the tour.
• Meet at Mont Alto State Park parking lot on Rt 233 (across from pavilion).
• Bring binoculars, snack, and sturdy walking shoes.  Expect an easy approx. 3-mile walk.
• Leader: John Greer
• Additional information about the monitoring project can be found in these files:
  • Creating eBird checklists
  • Site Distances and Times

• Background: Michaux State Forest staff asked CAS to help monitor birds at several specific sites on the Michaux. This is the second of two field trips to show participants where the sites are and to explain the monitoring protocols. Expect to see late fall migrants and winter residents.The map below shows where the sites are. On this trip, you will visit some, but not all sites. The Part 1 trip started the tour.
• Meet at Mont Alto State Park parking lot on Rt 233 (across from pavilion).
• Bring binoculars, snack, and sturdy walking shoes.   Expect an easy approx. 4-mile walk.
• Leader: John Greer
• Additional information about the monitoring project can be found in these files:
  • Creating eBird checklists
  • Site Distances and Times

• Location: Conococheague Institute. Meet at the Visitor Center.
• Bring Binoculars.
• Leaders: Larry and Sharon Williams

• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
• Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.

• Youth Contest winners announced tonight!
• Main Program: Conococheague Creek Cleanup Project
• Zoom or in-person meeting
• Presented by: Eric Grace
• Organized by: Debby Hook
• Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Zoom details: tbd

• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
• Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.

• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
• Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.

• 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:

• Field Trip date: TBD.
• Sign up by December 12 for possible visit to Gettysburg Battlefield area for SHORT-EARED OWLS
• Provide name and contact information to the leader in advance, so he knows to tell you about when the trip will happen
• Meeting Place: Norlo Park Community Center
• Destination: Likely to Gettysburg Battlefield area. Will depend on where the Owls are being seen.
• Leader: Bob Kochert