Hello, spring! As we say farewell to some winter visitors, we welcome those who come in spring. Come on, warblers!

At our meeting on April 8, we elected John Carter, Larry Williams, and Sharon Williams to the Board of Directors and re-elected all officers. Two amendments to our By-Laws also passed. We thank outgoing directors John Greer, Sue Greer, and Linda Kaiser and look forward to their continued participation and leadership in other ways. Many thanks also to all the committee chairs who are continuing in their roles.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Bluebird Trail coordinators Lynn and Dorian Runt and Ruth Barton are always looking for volunteers to monitor the trails. To volunteer, please contact the Runts at 717-352-4995 or email adamsmail@centurylink.net, or Ruth Barton (301-367-6968).
• Janet Tice and Dave Cooney are starting to plan for this year’s Beginning Birders’ Workshop. The next planning meeting will be before our next General Meeting, on Monday, May 11. Come early – at 6 PM – if you would like to help at the workshop.
• Seventh grade students at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School participate in PA’s Trout in the Classroom program and will be releasing fingerlings at Caledonia State Park on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  See below for further details.
• Master Gardeners have invited us to set up a display table at their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18. See below for further details.
• Other opportunities will arise soon. So, let us know what you want to do and when you might be available!

This reminder from Conservation Chair John Greer:

• Recycling to reduce plastic pollution can be confusing.  What can I recycle and what can I not?  What do those recycling symbols mean?  Here’s some help. 
• Yes, can recycle:  No.1 (PETE) and No. 2 (HDPE).  Examples include soda and water bottles, cleaning products, milk and juice jugs, butter tubs, peanut butter jars, and motor oil bottles. 
• No, cannot recycle: No. 3 (V), No. 4 (LDPE*), and No. 7 (OTHER). Examples include cooking oil containers, shampoo bottles, fast food containers, PVC containers, vinyl and Styrofoam products, squeeze ketchup bottles, and microwavable dishes.

• *While No. 4 plastic bags and shrink wraps cannot be put in your recycling bin, many grocery stores will recycle them.

• Maybe can recycle:  No. 5 (PP) and No. 6 (PS). Examples include disposable hot cups, meat trays, yogurt containers, straws, pancake syrup bottles, and bottle caps.  
  • To check on whether and where an item can be recycled, go to www.search.earth911.com.  Enter the item and your zip code.  You should also check with your trash and recycling hauler for guidelines on what items they may and may not take.

See the Calendar for upcoming CAS activities