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Apr
3
Wed
2024
Author Doug Tallamy at Luhrs Center
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

May
4
Sat
2024
CANCELLED! Spring Migrants – Little Cove
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
CANCELLED! Spring Migrants - Little Cove
  • CANCELLED due to weather…
  • Field Trip: Little Cove for SPRING MIGRANTS
Sep
2
Mon
2024
Fall Migrants – Heisey Orchard/Michaux SF
Sep 2 @ 7:15 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Migrants - Heisey Orchard/Michaux SF
  • 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
Sep
14
Sat
2024
Fall Migrants – CVRT
Sep 14 @ 7:00 am – 9:30 am
Fall Migrants - CVRT
  • 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
Sep
28
Sat
2024
Conservation Clean-Up
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Work Day: Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on 2 miles of Route 997 (Black Gap Road) west from I-81.  Pick up trash on section with wide shoulders, easy walking.  Supplies provided.

Meet at Scotland Park & Ride, I-81 exit 20.

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Feb
14
Fri
2025
Blackwater NWR
Feb 14 – Feb 16 all-day

Binoculars

  • 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
Map showing location of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
(near Cambridge, MD)
Mar
1
Sat
2025
Middle Creek WMA for Waterfowl
Mar 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Binoculars

Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
(near Kleinfeltersville, PA)
Mar
8
Sat
2025
Conservation Clean-Up
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Work Day: Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on 2 miles of Route 997 (Black Gap Road) west from I-81.  Pick up trash on section with wide shoulders, easy walking.  Supplies provided.

Meet at Scotland Park & Ride, I-81 exit 20.

Sign up with John Greer

Mar
13
Thu
2025
American Woodcock
Mar 13 @ 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
American Woodcock
  • Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS at the abandoned Heisey Road Orchard.
  • Head to 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg, but park 0.10 mile off of Stillhouse Hollow Rd next to abandoned orchard.
  • Bring flashlight.
  • Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
  • Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
  • Leader: Bob Keener
May
3
Sat
2025
Horse Valley for SPRING MIGRANTS
May 3 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Horse Valley for SPRING MIGRANTS
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