Calendar

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 the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
  • Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.
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 the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
  • Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.
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

 

Nov
27
Mon
2023
Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting
Nov 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting

 

Dec
2
Sat
2023
First Saturday Bird Walks
Dec 2 @ 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 the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
  • Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.
Dec
11
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., December: Project SNOWstorm
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., December: Project SNOWstorm

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Winter Field Trip for Short-eared Owls, Date TBD
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Winter Field Trip for Short-eared Owls, Date TBD
  • Field Trip date: TBD.
  • Sign up by December 11 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
Dec
14
Thu
2023
Buchanan Trail Christmas Bird Count 2023
Dec 14 all-day
  • Christmas Bird Count in Franklin/Fulton Counties: Buchanan Trail CBC
  • If you live inside the circle, you may want to count at your feeders this year. See the map below for a view of the circle. If you can’t tell whether you are inside the circle or not, please contact the compiler, Vern Gauthier.
  • The compiler will connect with the area captains to record the results. Results will be posted on our Observation Records page.
  • Contact Vern Gauthier to sign up to count (if you didn’t count last year). Your area captain should contact you if you counted last year. If you are new to the count, Vern will assign you to an area and the area captain will contact you.
  • All Day. For any additional information, contact Vern Gauthier

Download field reporting form

Download feeder reporting form and instructions

PABT Franklin/Fulton County CBC Map

PABT Map
PABT Franklin/Fulton CBC Map

 

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