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.
Jul
4
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.
Jul
18
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.
Jul
21
Tue
2026
- Joint Executive Committee / Board of Directors Meeting
- Officers and Directors, please plan to attend.
- Committee Chairs are invited, but not required.
- In-person or via Zoom.
- Leader: TBD, President
- Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=81817788527
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
Aug
1
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.
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