- Nature Film: Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas, PBS.
- Showcasing the natural magic of an extraordinary part of the border between the United States and Mexico over four seasons, this film explores Rio Grande’s Big Bend – a vast unspoiled wonderland of serene beauty and astounding desert landscapes which are home to some of North America’s most enchanting animals.
- Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
- Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)
- Topic: Galapagos: A Model of Conservation
- Presenter: CAS member Bob Keener.
- Speaker will present from a remote location via Zoom.
- Attendees may view via Zoom at St. Luke or from home.
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- Organized by: Valerie Barnes.
Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
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.
- Field Trip: FALL MIGRANTS.
- Bring binoculars and snack.
- One mile walk in wet grass at Heisey Orchard. Then by car on Michaux SF roads with additional walk(s) of up to half mile, with trip ending between 12 and 1 PM.
- Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland Exit 20, I-81 northbound.
- Destinations: Heisey Rd Orchard and Michaux State Forest.
- Leader: Bill Oyler
- Field Trip: For FALL MIGRANTS. Walk along part of Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Chambersburg.
- Bring binoculars.
- Location: Meet at Big Lots, 184 Southgate Mall, parking lot next to Washington Street Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail. Will carpool to rail-trail parking.
- Leader: Debby Hook
- Topic 1: Youth Contest Bird Photos & Lists due
- Topic 2: Adrenaline Birding; Big Day/Big Months/Big Years
- Presented by: Andy Markel
- Organized by: Dave Ebbitt
- Available in-person or via Zoom
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=84117623913
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
Topic 1: Youth Contest Winners announced tonight.
- Topic 2: Breeding Bird Surveys in our National Parks: Catoctin’s Top Ten
- Presented by: Member Becky Loncosky
- Arranged by: Lisa Coombs
- Available in-person or via Zoom
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=86828574719
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
- Destination:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland.
- Auto tour for WATERFOWL.
- Friday – Sunday, 14 February – 16 February, 2025. Leave from Martins’ home at 9:00 AM Friday.
- Make your own motel arrangements.
- Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin
- Destination: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County.
- Auto tour for migrants. Hoping for large numbers of Snow Geese and Tundra Swans; also many ducks and other waterfowl.
- Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Be prepared to take the PA Turnpike.
- Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin