May
11
Mon
2026

- Program: Birds with a Gettysburg Address
- Presented by: Bonnie Portzline
- Note: The final planning session for the Beginning Birders’ Workshop precedes this meeting, starting at 6:30.
- 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=88345284118
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
May
13
Wed
2026

- Field Trip for Spring Migrants
- Destination: Letort Spring Garden Preserve (near Carlisle)
- Meet at Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound.
- Walking up to 2.5 miles on flat, easy paths.
- Bring binoculars and snacks
- Leader: John Greer
May
16
Sat
2026

- SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
- Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
May
30
Sat
2026

- 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
Jun
5
Fri
2026

- Conservation Count and fundraiser organized by Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology (PSO)
- All day for one or more of the 11 days, Join a team for fundraising opportunities, and/or sponsor one or more teams.
- PSO will select the organizations that will benefit.
- See www.breedingbirdblitz.org for info.
- Contact: Vern Gauthier
Jun
6
Sat
2026

- Outreach: Fun day for beginning birders. Easy walks with seasoned birders, fun activities for children. All families, adults, teens, and children age 6 or older (accompanied by parent/guardian) are welcome. Activities include; Bird Walks, Kid’s Corner, Nature Walk, Birding Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, and refreshments. “Birding Buddies” will help participants identify birds.
- Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A few loaners will be available.
- Meet at Visitors Center in Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville. Park in first parking lot beyond Visitors Center.
- Please Pre-register with Dave Cooney, or Janet Tice

- SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
- Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
Jun
13
Sat
2026

- Field Trip: South Mountain/Caledonia/Michaux Important Bird Area for RESIDENT SONGBIRDS.
- Bring scopes and binoculars
- Meeting place: Caledonia State Park. Leave from second parking lot beyond Visitors’ Center in Caledonia State Park.
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin 717-597-8675
Jun
20
Sat
2026

- Field Trip: Easy walk along part of Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Chambersburg, with extra help for beginning birders.
- Bring binoculars and field guide.
- Location: Meet at county parking lot off Hood Street north of the Ice Cream Station.
- Bring binoculars and water.
- Leader: Debby Hook.

- SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
- Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
