Calendar

Nov
25
Sat
2023
Art Sale – Fine Art Bird Prints from the Wheeling Collection
Nov 25 2023 @ 10:00 am – Jan 3 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Location: Wallspace Gallery and Framing1769 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 25, 10 AM – 2 PM

Regular gallery hours: Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2. Other times by appointment, 717-264-7210

Conococheague Audubon Society members Jim and Deborah Wheeling are selling 140 fine art bird prints collected over 50 years and will generously donate all proceeds to CAS. Many prints are numbered and signed. 34 artists are represented, including Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Ray Harm, and Roger Tory Peterson. More than 20 framed prints will be shown at Wallspace at least through December 2023. You may view details and images for all prints in a catalog at Wallspace, or visit Wallspace.com. All prints will be available for purchase at Wallspace. Asking prices range from $10 – $475. Even if you don’t have an inch of wall space left, please join us to look at beautiful prints, and enjoy comradery and cheer! Note: a print would make a terrific holiday gift!

Photo of fine art bird print example
The Air, the Forest, and the Watch;
by Robert Bateman

 

Dec
2
Sat
2023
First Saturday Bird Walks
Dec 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
First Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
  • Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.
Dec
11
Mon
2023
Gen. Mtg., December: Project SNOWstorm
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen. Mtg., December: Project SNOWstorm

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928

Passcode: cardinal20

Winter Field Trip for Short-eared Owls, Date TBD
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Winter Field Trip for Short-eared Owls, Date TBD
  • Field Trip date: TBD.
  • Sign up by December 11 for possible visit to Gettysburg Battlefield area for SHORT-EARED OWLS
  • Provide name and contact information to the leader in advance, so he knows to tell you about when the trip will happen
  • Meeting Place: Norlo Park Community Center
  • Destination: Likely to Gettysburg Battlefield area. Will depend on where the Owls are being seen.
  • Leader: Bob Kochert
Dec
14
Thu
2023
Buchanan Trail Christmas Bird Count 2023
Dec 14 all-day
  • Christmas Bird Count in Franklin/Fulton Counties: Buchanan Trail CBC
  • If you live inside the circle, you may want to count at your feeders this year. See the map below for a view of the circle. If you can’t tell whether you are inside the circle or not, please contact the compiler, Vern Gauthier.
  • The compiler will connect with the area captains to record the results. Results will be posted on our Observation Records page.
  • Contact Vern Gauthier to sign up to count (if you didn’t count last year). Your area captain should contact you if you counted last year. If you are new to the count, Vern will assign you to an area and the area captain will contact you.
  • All Day. For any additional information, contact Vern Gauthier

Download field reporting form

Download feeder reporting form and instructions

PABT Franklin/Fulton County CBC Map

PABT Map
PABT Franklin/Fulton CBC Map

 

Dec
16
Sat
2023
Chambersburg Christmas Bird Count 2023
Dec 16 all-day
  • Chambersburg Area Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
  • If you live inside our circle, you may want to count at your feeders this year. See the map below for a view of our circle. If you can’t tell whether you are inside the circle or not, please contact the compiler, Valerie Barnes, or look at the more detailed map. To count at your feeders, please sign up well in advance with Marguerite Fries.
  • We will not hold a tally dinner. The compiler will connect with the zone captains to record the results. Results will be posted on our Observation Records page.
  • Contact: Valerie Barnes  to sign up to count (if you didn’t count last year). Your zone captain should contact you if you counted last year. If you are new to the count, Val will assign you to a zone and the zone captain will contact you.

Download field reporting form

Download feeder reporting form and instructions

Chambersburg Area Christmas Bird Count Circle

Download (9 MB) detailed map

 

Third Saturday Bird Walks
Dec 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Third Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373.
  • Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page for location on specific dates.
Dec
27
Wed
2023
York Springs Christmas Bird Count 2023
Dec 27 all-day
  • Christmas Bird Count in York Springs area
  • All Day. For information, contact Tim Johnson.
Dec
30
Sat
2023
Newville Christmas Bird Count 2023
Dec 30 all-day
  • Christmas Bird Count in Newville area.
  • All Day. For information, contact Vern Gauthier
Jan
2
Tue
2024
Art Sale Continuing
Jan 2 – Jan 17 all-day

The Art Sale to benefit Conococheague Audubon is expected to continue through January 17 at Wallspace Gallery and Framing, 1769 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Members James and Deborah Wheeling are selling 140 fine art bird prints collected over 50 years and will generously donate all proceeds to CAS. Many prints are numbered and signed. 34 artists are represented, including Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Ray Harm, and Roger Tory Peterson. Most prints are unframed, but approximately 16 framed prints are still hanging at Wallspace. Regular gallery hours are Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2; other times by appointment, 717-264-7210. Browse the catalog online at Wallspace.com or in person at the gallery.

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