Exciting (free!) happenings in September from the Conococheague Audubon Society:

Field Trip

Who: Bill Oyler | oylerbill@gmail.com, 717.360.5191

What: FALL MIGRANTS, a one mile walk in wet grass at Heisey Orchard, then other possible walks as we travel on Michaux SF road.

Field trip will end by 1:00pm.

When: September 5th, Saturday * 7:15 AM

Where: Meet at Park and Ride, Scotland Exit 20, I-81 northbound.

Some walking and bring binoculars and snack or lunch.

Birding and Meeting

Anyone who would like to bird before the meeting please gather in the parking lot at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church at 6:00 PM

Bring binoculars if you have them, if not, we have a few pair to share.

Who: Ron George and James Thomson

What: Introduction to Birding and Welcome to CAS for Beginning Birders and New Members at 6:00 PM. 

Native Seed Workshop (Site Prep, Pre-Treatment and Planting) 7:00 PM

When: September 14th, Monday

Where: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Dr., Chambersburg

You do not need to be a member to attend.

Field Trip

Who: Ron George writinron@comcast.net | 717-446-4183

What: BEGINNING BIRDER WALK.

Come practice basic birding skills during a one mile walk along park trails where we hope to see and hear fall migrants.

When: September 19th, Saturday 8:00 AM

Where: Furnace Run Park, 2244 Lindsay Lot Road, Shippensburg.

Meet at visitor center parking area.

Bring binoculars or contact Ron George to borrow some.

Conservation Clean-Up

Who: Sign up with Joe and Vanessa Miller 717.385.9641 or millerhouse@embarqmail.com

What: Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on 2 miles of Rte. 997 (Black Gap Road) west from I-81.

Pick up trash on section with wide shoulders, easy walking. Supplies provided.

When: September 26th, Saturday at 9:00 AM

Where: Meet at Scotland Park & Ride, I-81 exit 20.

Year-Round

Who: Larry and Sharon Williams 717.655.7414

What: SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks in various locations in Franklin County.

When: The first and third Saturday of every month at 8:00 AM

September 5th & September 19th.

Also see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717.762.0373, https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org for schedule