• 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.

• 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.

• Destination: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County.
• Auto tour for migrants. Hoping for large numbers of Snow Geese and Tundra Swans; also many ducks and other waterfowl.
• Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
• Be prepared to take the PA Turnpike.
• Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound
• Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin

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  There will be an Open House at the bluebird Gazebo by the golf cart kiosk on March 15 and March 16 from 3:00-4:30. There will be free info about bluebird monitoring, attracting bluebirds to your yard, and the latest in nest box and feeder designs. We are also available to arrange tours of the trail for prospective monitors. Contact Lynn and Dorian Runt at adamsmail@centurylink.net or 717-352-2069.

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  There will be an Open House at the bluebird Gazebo by the golf cart kiosk on March 15 and March 16 from 3:00-4:30. There will be free info about bluebird monitoring, attracting bluebirds to your yard, and the latest in nest box and feeder designs. We are also available to arrange tours of the trail for prospective monitors. Contact Lynn and Dorian Runt at adamsmail@centurylink.net or 717-352-2069.

• Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS at the abandoned Heisey Road Orchard. Tentative date, pending arrival of birds.
• Head to 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg, but park 0.10 mile off of Stillhouse Hollow Rd next to abandoned orchard.
• Bring flashlight.
• Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
• Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
• Leader: Bob Keener

• 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.

Work Day: Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on 2 miles of Route 997 (Black Gap Road) west from I-81.  Pick up trash on section with wide shoulders, easy walking.  Supplies provided.

Meet at Scotland Park & Ride, I-81 exit 20.

Sign up with Joe & Vanessa Miller, 717-377-6507 (Joe), millerhouse@embarqmail.com.

• 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.

• 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