{"id":3096,"date":"2025-04-07T11:55:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T15:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?p=3096"},"modified":"2025-04-07T11:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T15:55:09","slug":"april-2025-from-the-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?p=3096","title":{"rendered":"April 2025 from the President"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a recent press release from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<strong>Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Program to Replace Invasive Trees and Shrubs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pennsylvanians can replace up to five invasive trees and shrubs with native species through the new statewide&nbsp;<em>Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program<\/em>\u2014 registration now open for May events\u201d.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dcnr\/newsroom\/shapiro-administration-launches-statewide-program-to-replace-inv.html\">https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dcnr\/newsroom\/shapiro-administration-launches-statewide-program-to-replace-inv.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe program aims to replace some of Pennsylvania\u2019s most problematic invasive species, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/callery-pear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Callery pear(opens in a new tab)<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Bradford pear<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/tree-of-heaven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tree-of-heaven(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov\/PDFProvider.ashx?action=PDFStream&amp;docID=1738739&amp;chksum=&amp;revision=0&amp;docName=s+tree&amp;nativeExt=pdf&amp;PromptToSave=False&amp;Size=297443&amp;ViewerMode=2&amp;overlay=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Princess tree(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov\/PDFProvider.ashx?action=PDFStream&amp;docID=1738702&amp;chksum=&amp;revision=0&amp;docName=NorwayMaple&amp;nativeExt=pdf&amp;PromptToSave=False&amp;Size=151292&amp;ViewerMode=2&amp;overlay=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norway maple(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/japanese-barberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese barberry(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/burning-bush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burning bush(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov\/PDFProvider.ashx?action=PDFStream&amp;docID=1738752&amp;chksum=&amp;revision=0&amp;docName=butterfly+bush&amp;nativeExt=pdf&amp;PromptToSave=False&amp;Size=697990&amp;ViewerMode=2&amp;overlay=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butterfly bush(opens in a new tab)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other woody trees and shrubs listed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/agencies\/dcnr\/conservation\/wild-plants\/invasive-plants\/invasive-plant-fact-sheets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The April 14 annual business meeting will feature <strong>elections<\/strong>\u00a0and reports from the year as well as a program, <em>Radio-tracking Passerines in Early Successional Habitat, <\/em>by Grace Muench<em>.<\/em>\u00a0Plan to participate! We need at least 30 votes for the election to be valid, so if you haven\u2019t voted yet, please do. Jeff Schmaltz and Mike Fagan are running to fill our two director openings. Leaders will be reporting status for the 2024 season, so plan to join us in person or participate via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteer needs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ruth Barton is stepping down as Hospitality Chair. The main duty is setting up a table in the back of our meeting room to welcome newcomers. Feel free to talk to Ruth about what else is involved. Please be hospitable!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Greer is stepping down as Conservation Chair. The main duties are to stay on top of conservation issues and keep our membership informed. It\u2019s also terrific, but not mandatory, if you write a short article for each Naturally newsletter. Who is willing to be our collective conscience about conservation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To honor Rhetta Martin\u2019s son Jason, join us for a work session at the Michaux District Forest Office, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA 17222 at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, May 7. We\u2019ll be helping to plant native seeds and plugs around the office. Wear gardening garb and bring a trowel or shovel. You need to submit a volunteer form: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteers.dcnr.state.pa.us\/VolunteerApplication.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DCNR Conservation Volunteers<\/a>. Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=josh-donaldson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Donaldson<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greencastle-Antrim Middle School Trout Release day, with nature-related activities, at Caledonia State Park on Thursday, May 15. Last year the schedule had us arriving at 8:30 to set up and leaving by 1:30; we assume this year will be similar. Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=terri-kochert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terri Kochert<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttonwood asked CAS to set up a display table on April 26, 2025 to celebrate Earth Day at Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA. Volunteers will be needed from 11 AM \u2013 4 PM. Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=sharon-williams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Larry and Sharon Williams<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 14, 2025 Appalachian Trail Festival, Red Run Park, Waynesboro, PA from 9:00 &#8211; 3:00. Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=terri-kochert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terri Kochert<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 28, 2025 North Square Farmers Market, Chambersburg, PA from 8:00 &#8211; 12:00. (Just one time this summer.) Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=terri-kochert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Terri Kochert<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginning Birders\u2019 Workshop on June 7 at Caledonia. Planning meeting at 6 PM before the April General Meetings. Action: Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/conococheagueaudubon.org\/?team_member=janet-tice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janet Tice<\/a>\u00a0to volunteer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please bring family and friends to our events \u2013 we welcome new faces! 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