Mar
7
Thu
2024
- 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)
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.
Oct
12
Sat
2024
All or part of the day Saturday and Sunday. Observe birds from within a 17-foot circle anywhere. Report via eBird.
Nov
14
Thu
2024
- Nature Film: Islands of Wonder: Madagascar, PBS.
- The oldest island on Earth, Madagascar has been isolated longer than any other place in the world. Life here has had time to evolve in unusual ways, resulting in more unique wildlife than possibly any other island on the planet.
- Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
- Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)
Dec
14
Sat
2024
- Chambersburg Area Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
- If you live inside our circle, you may want to count at your feeders this year. See the map below for a view of our circle. If you can’t tell whether you are inside the circle or not, please contact the compiler, Valerie Barnes, or look at the more detailed map. To count at your feeders, please sign up well in advance with Marguerite Fries.
- We will not hold a tally dinner. The compiler will connect with the zone captains to record the results. Results will be posted on our Observation Records page.
- Contact: Valerie Barnes to sign up to count (if you didn’t count last year). Your zone captain should contact you if you counted last year. If you are new to the count, Val will assign you to a zone and the zone captain will contact you.
Download field reporting form
Download feeder reporting form and instructions
Chambersburg Area Christmas Bird Count Circle
Download (9 MB) detailed map
Dec
17
Tue
2024
- Christmas Bird Count in Franklin/Fulton Counties: Buchanan Trail CBC
- 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
PABT Franklin/Fulton County CBC Map
Dec
28
Sat
2024
- Christmas Bird Count in Newville area.
- All Day. For information, contact Vern Gauthier
Dec
30
Mon
2024
- Christmas Bird Count in York Springs area
- All Day. For information, contact Tim Johnson.
Jan
13
Mon
2025
- Pot luck dinner and members’ photo show. All are welcome.
- Note the start time is 6 PM.
- Members typically contribute one dinner item (casserole, meat, vegetable, salad, pasta, fruit, rolls, etc.) and/or a dessert. Coffee, tea, and jugs/pots of water will be provided.
- Bring your own table setting, including napkin, flatware, plate, bowl, and mug/cup. Let’s try to avoid plastic and disposable items!
- Bring a few photos you wish to share (no more than 15, please) on a USB thumb drive.
- No Zoom. In-person only.
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
Jan
30
Thu
2025
- NEW DATE! Nature Film: Woodpeckers: The Hole Story, PBS.
- Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Explore their unique abilities and intimate stories from around the world. Narrated by Paul Giamatti.
- Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
- Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)
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