Wilson's Snipe by Bob Keener
NOTE As of July 10, 2026: We are in the process of making significant changes to the tools we use on this website. Please bear with us as things may get ugly before they get better!
- July 2026 from the President
As July arrives along with the wonderful heat and humidity of summer, it’s hard to believe that by the end of the month fall migration will be underway for some species. So, it’s time to slow down and enjoy the birds that nest in our area while you can. Pay close attention, and you might get to see a Brown Thrasher carrying a mouthful of berries to a fledgling standing in the tall grass–its gaping mouth in permanent “feed me” mode. That was a never-saw-that-before moment for me, the kind of thing that keeps birding new and interesting no matter how long you’ve been doing it! Whether you’re coding those breeding behaviors in the PA Bird Atlas portal on eBird or just appreciating those hard-working bird parents, take it slow and stay hydrated!
While the summer is the off-season for CAS, our volunteers have been working hard, getting ready for the upcoming year. Thanks everyone (you know who you are)! I hope you’ll join us for some of the great programs, films, and activities we are planning, and remember, it all happens because our volunteers make it happen.
Get Involved with CAS
If you’re interested in helping us do what we do, I’m sure we can find a way for you to get involved that suits your interests and availability. We are currently seeking volunteers to pitch in with the following.
Vice President: Urgent Currently the position acts as an assistant to the President and will not be required to become President at the end of their term. Without that assistance, we won’t be able to do everything that we want to do. If you’re interested in possibly volunteering, we can discuss how you would like to contribute to the leadership team of CAS. Contact me at writinron@comcast.net.
Trip Leaders: We are close to finalizing the activities list for the coming season. We have previously offered a trip to Letort Springs in May and a trip for beginners along the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, June 19. If you want to lead one of these, contact Lisa Coombs ASAP. Once the Activities List is completed in the next week or so, it will be printed and sent to all members. We can still add trips later in the season, but they won’t appear in our handy-dandy Activities List! If you have an idea for a new trip that you would like to lead, email conaudubon@outlook.com .
Financial Support: Thanks to all who have made a donation. If you would like to donate, please send your check to Conococheague Audubon Society, PO Box 20, Fayetteville, PA 17222.
Everything: Email conaudubon@outlook.com if you would like to get involved in any of our activities:
- monitoring Bluebird trails
- maintaining birdfeeders at Caledonia State Park
- caring for the native plant garden at Norlo Park
- providing outreach to the public
- clearing trash for our Adopt a Highway project
- counting birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count (feeder watching or in the field)
- presenting free nature films to the public
- leading bird trips
- contributing photos and articles to our newsletter Naturally
- offering our yearly Beginning Birder Workshop
- stuffing envelopes for our annual fundraising mailer!!!
Upcoming Events
SOAR Bird Walks Year-round, first and third Saturday of every month, 8:00 am. Various locations. Check the website for locations: SOAR Bird Walks are Year-Round – Buttonwood Nature Center Trip leaders: Larry and Sharon Williams
Next Meetings
Tuesday July 21, 2026, 6:30 pm: joint meeting of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on July 21, 2026, at St. Lukes. Committee chairs are also invited.
Monday Sep. 14, 2026: first regular meeting of the new season.
During the upcoming seasons of flu, COVID-19, and RSV, we encourage you to be safe. We urge you to check on an event’s status via the Calendar on this site before you attend.
Conococheague Audubon Society is pleased to offer student and teacher support for educational activities in keeping with our mission: promoting the conservation of wildlife and the environment by appreciating, studying, and observing nature. Please see the Scholarship and Teacher Grant Support page for information.
Calendar of Events
Feel free to experiment with different views of the calendar – daily, weekly, monthly, or single event (agenda).
You can filter which kind of events appear by using the Category pull-down. To switch back to viewing all event categories, use the small green x in the Category control to clear the filter. You may also download the entire Activities List (pdf file) for the current season.
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ABOUT US
Conococheague Audubon Society
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.
Conococheague Audubon is a chapter of the National Audubon Society based in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The group started in 1961 as the Conococheague Naturalists. Through programs, field trips, nature films, displays, and a newsletter, we promote conservation of wildlife and the natural environment with a focus on appreciating, studying, and observing birds.
We are a family-friendly organization. The membership includes over 400 people residing primarily in Franklin, Cumberland, and Fulton Counties.
Conococheague Audubon meets monthly September through May on the second Monday at 7:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202. At a pot luck supper in January, held at 6:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, members share stories, photographs, fellowship, and home-made food.
Please make a difference in our local community by being good stewards of the earth in your daily lives. Share our passion for conservation, birding, and the natural world by coming to our meetings and films, going on field trips, helping with projects, and participating in bird counts. Our experienced birders love to teach beginners. Read Audubon Magazine and our Naturally newsletter to stay abreast of national, international, and local environmental issues. You and your family can enjoy educational opportunities at Audubon’s Nature Centers and Sanctuaries across the country. Take peaceful walks and learn the wonders of nature.
We welcome new members! Anyone who joins the National Audubon Society from our area automatically becomes a member of our chapter. Similarly, anyone who joins the local chapter can also join the national organization. To join, please go online to the National Audubon site or click here to go the Join or Renew page or contact our current membership chair, Lisa Coombs.
In 2016 the CAS leaders updated the chapter’s 10-year plan to help guide our future actions and strengthen the organization. To volunteer, please contact our current president, Ron George. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please mail your check payable to CAS.
What we do
Conococheague Audubon Society meets the second Monday each month, September through May, at 7 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
Program topics focus on birds, wildlife and conservation. All are welcome.
Nature films, produced by PBS are shown each year at Chambersburg Area Middle School South.
CAS leads many free field trips throughout the year.
Projects
Norlo Park Native Plants Garden
Scholarship and Teacher Grant Support
