Calendar

Mar
23
Thu
2023
Nature Film: Birds of the Gods (Living Faith Chapel)
Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Nature Film: Birds of the Gods (Living Faith Chapel)
  • Nature Film:  Birds of the Gods.
  • David Attenborough introduces a young team of New Guinean scientists on a grueling expedition to find and film these Birds of Paradise; the holy grail of wildlife filmmakers.
  • Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
  • Location: Living Faith Chapel
Apr
10
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
  • Annual Business Meeting: Reports and elections. Need a quorum, so please vote! All chapter members welcome.
  • Ballot:
    • New Directors: TBD
    • Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
    • Please vote in person at the meeting, by sending an email, or calling Valerie Barnes.
  • Main Program: The Birds and the Bees
  • In-person meeting. Also available via Zoom.
  • Presented by: Tracy Snyder, Penn State Bee Monitoring Program
  • Organized by: Anne St. John
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Also available via Zoom

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

May
4
Thu
2023
Spring Arrivals/Migrants
May 4 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
NEW DATE! Spring Migrants - Little Cove
  • 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
May
13
Sat
2023
New Time and New Date! SPRING MIGRANTS – Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
New Time and New Date! SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
  • New Time and New Date – 13 May, 8 AM
  • Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Road Orchard, and some local farms for SPRING MIGRANTS. Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
  • Meet: Keener’s home, 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg.
  • Destination: area near Heisey Road Orchard.
  • Leader: Bob Keener, 717-532-9723 or 717-658-8765.
May
15
Mon
2023
Magee Marsh
May 15 – May 17 all-day
Magee Marsh
  • Field Trip to Magee Marsh, Ohio, for WARBLER MIGRANTS.
  • Drive to the area on your own. No caravan planned at this time.
  • Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.  Make own hotel arrangements.  Sign up by Mar. 13.
  • Leaders: Bob and Terri Kochert. 717-263-3692.

 

Sep
11
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg., September: Birding Belize
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg., September: Birding Belize
Oct
9
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., October, Birding Antarctica
Oct 9 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., October, Birding Antarctica

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Oct
28
Sat
2023
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
Oct 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
  • Field Trip: Join us at Pine Grove Furnace State Park as we look for fall migrants and learn about the secret history of the area. Meet in the parking lot of the Park office at the intersection of Rt. 233 and Centerville Rd. We will bird the area and then drive a short distance to Camp Michaux, site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, a World War II Prisoner of War camp, and a church camp. We will also check out the nearby bird blinds newly installed by the Bureau of Forestry.Update:  The leader of the Camp Michaux Recognition and Development project for the Cumberland County Historical Society has volunteered to lead us on a historical tour, which will follow our birding outing at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.   Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the natural and human history of the area.

    Wear sturdy shoes. Bring binoculars.

  • Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park
  • Leader: Contact in advance: John Greer.
Nov
9
Thu
2023
Nature Film: Nature’s Fear Factor (CAMS)
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Nature Film: Nature’s Fear Factor (CAMS)
  • Nature Film:  Nature’s Fear Factor, PBS.
  • A bold experiment to bring rare and fierce African Wild Dogs back to Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique reveals how predators – and the fear they trigger – play a surprising and crucial role in keeping wild ecosystems healthy.
  • Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
  • Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)
Nov
13
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., Nov. NEW TOPIC: Intro to Wheeling Art Sale and Bird-Related “Yard Sale”
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., Nov. NEW TOPIC: Intro to Wheeling Art Sale and Bird-Related "Yard Sale"
  • Youth Contest winners announced tonight!
  • Main Program: New Topic! Introduction to Wheeling Art Collection and Bird-Related “Yard Sale”
  • Zoom or in-person meeting.
  • Presented by: Anne St. John and those with stuff to sell
  • Members may bring no-longer-needed bird-related items (e.g., binoculars, bird books, bird art, feeders, etc.) and offer them for sale. Buyers should pay the seller via cash or check.
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

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