• Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting
• Committee/project chairs also invited.
• Others welcome.
• Location: St. Luke Evangelical Church
• In-person or Zoom.
• Leader: Valerie Barnes, president
• Zoom info:

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

• Destination: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County.
• Auto tour for migrants. Hoping for large numbers of Snow Geese and Tundra Swans; also many ducks and other waterfowl.
• Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
• Be prepared to take the PA Turnpike.
• Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound
• Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin

• Nature Film:  Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas, PBS.
• Showcasing the natural magic of an extraordinary part of the border between the United States and Mexico over four seasons, this film explores Rio Grande’s Big Bend – a vast unspoiled wonderland of serene beauty and astounding desert landscapes which are home to some of North America’s most enchanting animals.
• Door prizes, one free youth binoculars prize. No pre-film music.
• Location: Chambersburg Area Middle School South (CAMS)

• Topic: Galapagos: A Model of Conservation
  
• Presenter: CAS member Bob Keener.
• Speaker will present from a remote location via Zoom.
• Attendees may view via Zoom at St. Luke or from home.
• Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
• Organized by: Valerie Barnes.

Zoom info

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

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

• 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

• 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.

• Planning session for next year’s budget. We walk through the budget, line by line, adjusting plans for next year as needed.
• Officers/executive committee only.
• Please submit budget requests to Donna Hocker no later than 1 March, 2024.
• Via Zoom only
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09Meeting ID: 721 120 3928   Passcode: cardinal20
• Leader: Donna Hocker, treasurer

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.