The easiest way to get involved is to participate in our activities – field trips, meetings, films, citizen science, Norlo Park garden, etc.. We welcome everyone. Everything is free. Bring friends and family. We do ask that you connect with the field trip leader a few days in advance of the trip so that if there are any changes, they know to contact you. It’s always good to check the calendar on this website for any possible changes.
Leadership Positions
Conococheague Audubon has been lucky to have leaders willing to serve year-after-year in various positions. Some of us are ready to step down. We’re looking for others to step up and are eager to help new folks learn about these opportunities. In many cases, you can shape the position to suit your interests and abilities. We’ll help you get up to speed. Current leadership opportunities include…
Officers:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
Committee Chairs:
- Conservation
- Hospitality
Contact the current president, Valerie Barnes, to learn more or to volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
Routinely, Conococheague Audubon seeks volunteers to assist with Outreach Activities. We often set up a display table at a local event, and share information (display board, brochures, etc.) about CAS with the public. Contact Terri Kochert about specific dates and locations, or to simply ask her to contact you when she needs help. Almost all of the Outreach Activities are on Saturday.
Occasionally, we are asked to make a presentation about birds to a local group. In the past, we’ve made presentations about migration, birding in general, and how to get started birding. Some presentations are geared towards adults, some towards children, and some for families. These often involve presenting from the CAS laptop (or your own) using PowerPoint slides. Again, Terri Kochert is the point of contact. We can help you put together a presentation if we don’t already have one that matches what the organization wants. These may occur any day of the week, at any time of day. Please let Terri know about your interest and availability.
Occasionally, someone asks us to lead a bird walk. The walk is usually fairly short and at a local site good for birds. Please let Terri Kochert know if you are interested in helping. Various skill levels welcome.
Make a Donation
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to CAS by mailing a check to Conococheague Audubon Society, P.O. Box 20, Fayetteville, PA 17222. We appreciate your support!
July 2025 from the President
The (Northern) House Wrens finally decided that my nesting box was acceptable, and the female (presumably) has taken up residence. I’ve seen her squirming around in there a few mornings, so I think she was laying eggs. Exciting!
The only unique summer activity we have scheduled is the Norlo Park Native Plants garden event set for 6 PM on Monday, July 14. This year Josh Donaldson has named it Beyond Beauty: Native Plants & Pollinators Event. The rain date is July 16. Come see all the beautiful plants in the garden and get inspired! Josh Donaldson, 717-264-6920.
Year-round SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks continue at 8:00 AM on the first and third Saturdays at various locations in Franklin County. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or check Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373, https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/ for locations.
We’re finalizing the Activities List for the upcoming season and are still looking for a program, a Hospitality Chair, and a Conservation Chair. Please contact me ASAP with your ideas and/or to volunteer. We need to print the AL soon for mailing in August.
The first regular meeting for our new season will be on September 8. Ron George and Tracy Snyder will dazzle us with excellent bird photos to illustrate their Bird is A Verb program. They’ll start the evening earlier than usual, at 6 PM, with birding outside St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church. Bring friends and family who are new to birding!
Check the calendar on our website for possible late-breaking additional updates and details.
Good birding!