Calendar

Sep
25
Mon
2023
Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting
Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting

 

Oct
7
Sat
2023
First Saturday Bird Walks
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
First Saturday Bird Walks
  • 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.
Oct
9
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., October, Birding Antarctica
Oct 9 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., October, Birding Antarctica

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Oct
21
Sat
2023
Third Saturday Bird Walks
Oct 21 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Third Saturday Bird Walks
  • 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.
Oct
28
Sat
2023
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
Oct 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
  • Field Trip: Join us at Pine Grove Furnace State Park as we look for fall migrants and learn about the secret history of the area. Meet in the parking lot of the Park office at the intersection of Rt. 233 and Centerville Rd. We will bird the area and then drive a short distance to Camp Michaux, site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, a World War II Prisoner of War camp, and a church camp. We will also check out the nearby bird blinds newly installed by the Bureau of Forestry.Update:  The leader of the Camp Michaux Recognition and Development project for the Cumberland County Historical Society has volunteered to lead us on a historical tour, which will follow our birding outing at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.   Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the natural and human history of the area.

    Wear sturdy shoes. Bring binoculars.

  • Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park
  • Leader: Contact in advance: John Greer.
Nov
4
Sat
2023
First Saturday Bird Walks
Nov 4 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
First Saturday Bird Walks
  • 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.
Nov
9
Thu
2023
Nature Film: Nature’s Fear Factor (CAMS)
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Nature Film: Nature’s Fear Factor (CAMS)
  • Nature Film:  Nature’s Fear Factor, PBS.
  • A bold experiment to bring rare and fierce African Wild Dogs back to Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique reveals how predators – and the fear they trigger – play a surprising and crucial role in keeping wild ecosystems healthy.
  • Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
  • Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)
Nov
13
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., Nov. NEW TOPIC: Intro to Wheeling Art Sale and Bird-Related “Yard Sale”
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., Nov. NEW TOPIC: Intro to Wheeling Art Sale and Bird-Related "Yard Sale"
  • Youth Contest winners announced tonight!
  • Main Program: New Topic! Introduction to Wheeling Art Collection and Bird-Related “Yard Sale”
  • Zoom or in-person meeting.
  • Presented by: Anne St. John and those with stuff to sell
  • Members may bring no-longer-needed bird-related items (e.g., binoculars, bird books, bird art, feeders, etc.) and offer them for sale. Buyers should pay the seller via cash or check.
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Nov
18
Sat
2023
Third Saturday Bird Walks
Nov 18 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Third Saturday Bird Walks
  • 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.
Nov
25
Sat
2023
Art Sale – Fine Art Bird Prints from the Wheeling Collection
Nov 25 2023 @ 10:00 am – Jan 3 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Location: Wallspace Gallery and Framing1769 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 25, 10 AM – 2 PM

Regular gallery hours: Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2. Other times by appointment, 717-264-7210

Conococheague Audubon Society members Jim and Deborah Wheeling are selling 140 fine art bird prints collected over 50 years and will generously donate all proceeds to CAS. Many prints are numbered and signed. 34 artists are represented, including Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Ray Harm, and Roger Tory Peterson. More than 20 framed prints will be shown at Wallspace at least through December 2023. You may view details and images for all prints in a catalog at Wallspace, or visit Wallspace.com. All prints will be available for purchase at Wallspace. Asking prices range from $10 – $475. Even if you don’t have an inch of wall space left, please join us to look at beautiful prints, and enjoy comradery and cheer! Note: a print would make a terrific holiday gift!

Photo of fine art bird print example
The Air, the Forest, and the Watch;
by Robert Bateman

 

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