A Day full of fun filled activities including
- Discover your Backyard Birds – Members of the Conococheague Audubon Society will be leading a bird walk at 10.30am around CI’s diverse habitats. Ongoing bird talks and crafts throughout the day
- Catching Birds In Flight – Audubon photographer Bob Keener will be giving advice on catching that rare snap of birds with examples of his work.
- The Art of Dye – Learn how natural ingredients can great a rainbow of colors and make your own resist dyed handkerchief
- Wet and Wiggly – Explore the tiny world of what’s living in the Wetlands, from macroinvertebrates to giant snapping turtles
- The Kitchen Garden – Lend a hand in harvesting, or sowing the next crop
- Nature’s Creations – Embrace the essence of recycling and try turning nature’s excess into fences, bird feeds and bee houses
- Medicinal Plant Walk – Our garden is filled with natural medicines that we cultivate, but plenty more are wild in the woods. Walk the trails and see what is growing.
Contact Debby Hook to volunteer as a representative of Conococheague Audubon. Visit the Conococheague Institute event page to learn more about attending.
The Youth Contests for 2021-2022 close today!
Conococheague Audubon Society’s Youth Contests offer opportunities for young people to win a cash prize! Both our “Longest Bird Species List of the Year” and “Best Bird Photo of the Year” contests involve your love of nature and your keen observation skills. The contests will be judged in two different age groups – ages 5 to 15 and ages 16 to 18. See details on the Youth Contest page. The contests started last year on December 1, 2021 and end tonight, when you submit your entries at our regular meeting.
Please note: We need your parent’s/guardian’s permission for you to enter the contest and for us to report selected information about you to our members and the public. Your parent/guardian must also affirm your entries comply with the rules. So, be sure you have the completed necessary forms when you submit your entries.
- Compelled: The Evolution of Natural Resource Conservation and Law
- Presented by the author and former Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H. Dale Hall,
- At the National Conservation Training Center, Byrd Auditorium, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV.
![Beginning Birders' Workshop](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- Outreach: Fun day for beginning birders. Easy walks with seasoned birding buddies, fun activities for children.
- Bring binoculars or use loaners.
- 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
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.
Conococheague Audubon Society Outreach
Display table at Tayamentasachta Environmental Center’s Apple Festival. Contact Terri Kochert to help.
- Presentation: Bird Is a Verb: An Introduction to Birding
- Presented by Conococheague Audubon members Ron George and Tracy Snyder
If you love learning about the natural world and spending time outdoors, come learn about the many joys and challenges of birding, including why we don’t call it “bird watching” anymore and why you should go birding!
Learn how to identify different species, including the tools you need, when and where to look for birds, the keys to observing birds, and the importance of listening to bird calls.
Along the way, you’ll see original photos of one hundred different species–almost all of them taken here in South Central Pennsylvania. This is just a sample of the amazing variety of birds that live in, pass through, and wander into our part of the world!
Location: Blue Ridge Summit Library. Located at 13676 Monterey Lane
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
- Presentation: Bird Is a Verb: An Introduction to Birding
- Presented by Conococheague Audubon members Ron George and Tracy Snyder
If you love learning about the natural world and spending time outdoors, come learn about the many joys and challenges of birding, including why we don’t call it “bird watching” anymore and why you should go birding!
Learn how to identify different species, including the tools you need, when and where to look for birds, the keys to observing birds, and the importance of listening to bird calls.
Along the way, you’ll see original photos of one hundred different species–almost all of them taken here in South Central Pennsylvania. This is just a sample of the amazing variety of birds that live in, pass through, and wander into our part of the world!
Location: Coyle Free Library located at 102 N Main St, Chambersburg PA 17201
- Presentation: Bird Is a Verb: An Introduction to Birding
- Presented by Conococheague Audubon members Ron George and Tracy Snyder
If you love learning about the natural world and spending time outdoors, come learn about the many joys and challenges of birding, including why we don’t call it “bird watching” anymore and why you should go birding!
Learn how to identify different species, including the tools you need, when and where to look for birds, the keys to observing birds, and the importance of listening to bird calls.
Along the way, you’ll see original photos of one hundred different species–almost all of them taken here in South Central Pennsylvania. This is just a sample of the amazing variety of birds that live in, pass through, and wander into our part of the world!
Location: Grove Family Library located at 101 Ragged Edge Rd S,
Chambersburg PA 17202
![Beginning Birders' Workshop](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Beginning Birders' Workshop](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Beginning Birders' Workshop](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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