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Feb
16
Fri
2024
Blackwater NWR
Feb 16 – Feb 18 all-day
  • Destination:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland.
  • Auto tour for WATERFOWL.
  • Friday – Sunday, 16 February – 18 February, 2024. Leave from Martins’ home at 1:00 PM Friday.
  • Make your own motel arrangements.
  • Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
  • Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin
Map showing location of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
(near Cambridge, MD)
Mar
2
Sat
2024
Middle Creek WMA for Waterfowl
Mar 2 @ 6:30 am – 4:00 pm
Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
(near Kleinfeltersville, PA)
Mar
14
Thu
2024
American Woodcock
Mar 14 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
American Woodcock
  • Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS.
  • Drive to Heisey Road orchard.
  • Witness the annual mating flight of these woodland birds with Bob Keener.
  • Bring flashlight.
  • Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
  • Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Meet at the Park & Ride at 6:45 PM, or go directly to Heisey Road orchard on your own and be there by 6:55 PM.
  • Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
  • Leader: Bob Kochert
Apr
3
Wed
2024
Author Doug Tallamy at Luhrs Center
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dr. Doug Tallamy, will present his program Nature’s Best Hope, at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 475 Lancaster Dr., Shippensburg.  This event is in conjunction with Shippensburg State University’s participation in the Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week, held April 1-8th, and is funded partly by Pepsi Sustainability Funds. Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Apr
13
Sat
2024
Norlo Garden Work Day
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Apr
27
Sat
2024
Norlo Garden Work Day
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
May
4
Sat
2024
CANCELLED! Spring Migrants – Little Cove
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
CANCELLED! Spring Migrants - Little Cove
  • CANCELLED due to weather…
  • Field Trip: Little Cove for SPRING MIGRANTS
May
11
Sat
2024
Norlo Garden Work Day
May 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
May
16
Thu
2024
SPRING MIGRANTS – Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
May 16 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
  • Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Road Orchard, and some local farms for SPRING MIGRANTS. Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
  • Meet: Keener’s home, 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg.
  • Destination: area near Heisey Road Orchard.
  • Leader: Bob Keener, 717-532-9723 or 717-658-8765.
May
20
Mon
2024
NEW DATE: Spring Arrivals/Migrants
May 20 @ 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
NEW DATE! Spring Migrants - Little Cove
  • NEW DATE: Monday, May 20
  • Field Trip: Fort McCord area for SPRING ARRIVALS/MIGRANTS
  • Bring binoculars and lunch
  • We will make several stops. Some walking.
  • Meeting place: North Pointe Center, US 11 north of Chambersburg.
  • Destination: Fort McCord area in western Franklin County, PA
  • Leader: Bill Oyler
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