Feb
16
Fri
2024
- Destination:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland.
- Auto tour for WATERFOWL.
- Friday – Sunday, 16 February – 18 February, 2024. Leave from Martins’ home at 1:00 PM Friday.
- Make your own motel arrangements.
- Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin
![Map showing location of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MapBlackwaterNWR-300x143.png)
(near Cambridge, MD)
Feb
26
Mon
2024
![Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/boardmtg-e1593611285513.png)
- Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting
- Committee/project chairs also invited.
- Others welcome.
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Church
- In-person or Zoom.
- Leader: Valerie Barnes, president
- Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
Mar
2
Sat
2024
- 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
![Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MapMiddleCreekWMA-300x148.png)
![Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MapMiddleCreekWMA-300x148.png)
(near Kleinfeltersville, PA)
Mar
7
Thu
2024
![Nature Film: Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas (CAMS)](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/film-2PBS.jpg)
![Nature Film: Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas (CAMS)](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/film-2PBS.jpg)
- 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)
Mar
14
Thu
2024
![American Woodcock](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![American Woodcock](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS.
- Drive to Heisey Road orchard.
- Witness the annual mating flight of these woodland birds with Bob Keener.
- Bring flashlight.
- Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
- Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Meet at the Park & Ride at 6:45 PM, or go directly to Heisey Road orchard on your own and be there by 6:55 PM.
- Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
- Leader: Bob Kochert
Apr
3
Wed
2024
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.
Apr
22
Mon
2024
![Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/boardmtg-e1593611285513.png)
![Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/boardmtg-e1593611285513.png)
![Joint Executive Committee/Board Meeting](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/boardmtg-e1593611285513.png)
- Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting
- Committee/project chairs also invited.
- Others welcome.
- Note start time for this session: 7:30 PM (after the field trip planning meeting ends)
- Zoom Only
- Leader: Valerie Barnes, president
- Available only via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
May
16
Thu
2024
May 16 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
![SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Road Orchard, and some local farms for SPRING MIGRANTS. Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Meet: Keener’s home, 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg.
- Destination: area near Heisey Road Orchard.
- Leader: Bob Keener, 717-532-9723 or 717-658-8765.
May
20
Mon
2024
![NEW DATE! Spring Migrants - Little Cove](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- NEW DATE: Monday, May 20
- Field Trip: Fort McCord area for SPRING ARRIVALS/MIGRANTS
- Bring binoculars and lunch
- We will make several stops. Some walking.
- Meeting place: North Pointe Center, US 11 north of Chambersburg.
- Destination: Fort McCord area in western Franklin County, PA
- Leader: Bill Oyler
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