• 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)

• 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

• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
• Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.

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.

• Work in the native plants garden at NORLO PARK.
• Come and leave when it suits you.
• Bring garden tools and gloves.
• Location: Norlo Park Native Plants Garden
• Contact: Josh Donaldson

• SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
• Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.

• Planning meeting, primarily for field trips. Followed at 7:30 by Joint Executive Committee/Board of Directors meeting.
• Zoom only
• Leader: Lisa Coombs, vice president
• Zoom info:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

• Work in the native plants garden at NORLO PARK.
• Come and leave when it suits you.
• Bring garden tools and gloves.
• Location: Norlo Park Native Plants Garden
• Contact: Josh Donaldson