YORK AUDUBON SOCIETY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEP 2022 - JUN 2023
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEP 2022 - JUN 2023
Monday, Sept. 12: Bruce Beehler, ornithologist and research associate at the Smithsonian Institution, shares adventures from his latest book, titled, "North on the Wing: Travels With the Songbird Migration of Spring". Bruce will have books for sale at the meeting. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 925 S. George Street, York, PA 17403.
Friday, Sept. 16: Hawk Watch at Rocky Ridge County Park, noon to 4:00 p.m. Broad-wings may be moving in numbers. Contact Deb Pomraning, coordinator, at debra.pomraning@comcast.net for details.
Saturday, Sept. 17: David Arrow will lead an exploration of Hellam Hills, a recently purchased wildlife habitat of Lancaster Conservancy on the western shore of the Susquehanna River. Fall warblers and raptors may be seen. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Chimney Rock Road and Furnace Road. Contact David at tokens4dave@gmail.com
Friday-Saturday, September 30-October 1: Bus Trip to see John James Audubon at Mill Grove, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Becky Stabler at NatureStabler@gmail.com, 717-688-5183. (See main web page for brochure with details.)
Monday, Oct. 10: George and Darlene Schardt will dazzle us with highlights of their 2022 "Costa Rica Birding Adventure" See some of the 300 species that were spotted in the coastal rain forests, central highlands, and the continental divide! UCCY at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29: York Audubon's annual bird seed pick-up day, 9:00-3:00 at Record Club of America, North George St.
Monday, Nov. 14: Photographer Walt Bilous presents "York County...Naturally" as he highlights birds, plants, animals, and insects he has photographed throughout the York County park system. 7:00p.m. at UCCY
Monday, Dec. 12: Join world birder Peter Kaestner for an illustrated lecture of his month-long trip to Antarctica, including the Falklands and South Georgia. His presentation is titled, "The Splendor of Antarctica". Peter graciously is providing a light supper for all attendees. 7:00 p.m. at UCCY
Monday, Jan. 9: Linette Mansberger presents, "Borneo~~Land Beneath the Wind". Some of the amazing animals we will meet through the lens of Linette's camera include orangutans, hornbills, proboscis monkeys, flowerpeckers, and flying lizards! 7:00 p.m. at UCCY
Saturday, January 21: Tour Gettysburg Battlefield with licensed guide Dave Weaver to look for winter wildlife while listening to Dave's stories about the battle at each site we visit. Carpool from the Visitors' Center. Meet in the lobby at 1:45. Tour lasts 2 hours. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars. Reservations and fee required. Coordinator: Tish Swam 717-235-2578 (Inclement weather date: January 28)
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023: Join John and Cheryl Dawson as they share their passion for mycology in "An Introduction to the World of Mushrooms and Fungi". John has been president of the Eastern Penn Mushroomers and Cheryl uses mushrooms to dye yarn! 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, March 13, 2023: Penn State master gardener and birder Alice Simmons offers a presentation about the importance of using native plants in our gardens, and their role in the ecosystem. Her program is titled, "What's the Big Deal About Native Plants?" 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, April 10, 2023: Tony Campisi, co-owner of Campisi Property Service LLC, will present a lively and animated talk on "Sustainable Landscaping", helping the audience to fully embrace the concept of fighting for the natural world in their own home landscape. 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, May 8, 2023: This will be a night to celebrate the DelGrande legacy. We will remember Bill's many accomplishments as a birder, a gardener, and a family man. We will be treated to a presentation by his colorful daughter-in-law Nina DelGrande , titled "Boobies, Birds, and Wildlife of the Galapagos." 7:00 p.m. UUC York.
Wednesday, May 10 -Saturday, May 13, 2023: Join Becky Stabler of NatureStabler Explorations on a bus trip to the Magee Marsh area of northwest Ohio. Thrill to the spectacle of migrating warblers, as well as shorebirds and raptors in this birding mecca! Contact Becky for details. 717-688-5183.
Saturday, June 10, 2023: Annual York Audubon Society picnic at William Kain Park's Muskie Pavilion. Meet at noon with a dish to share and your own utensils. There are electrical outlets. All are invited for fun, fellowship, and games! Bring your binoculars for birdwatching. Questions? Contact Tish Swam 717- 235-2578.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!
Friday, Sept. 16: Hawk Watch at Rocky Ridge County Park, noon to 4:00 p.m. Broad-wings may be moving in numbers. Contact Deb Pomraning, coordinator, at debra.pomraning@comcast.net for details.
Saturday, Sept. 17: David Arrow will lead an exploration of Hellam Hills, a recently purchased wildlife habitat of Lancaster Conservancy on the western shore of the Susquehanna River. Fall warblers and raptors may be seen. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Chimney Rock Road and Furnace Road. Contact David at tokens4dave@gmail.com
Friday-Saturday, September 30-October 1: Bus Trip to see John James Audubon at Mill Grove, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Contact Becky Stabler at NatureStabler@gmail.com, 717-688-5183. (See main web page for brochure with details.)
Monday, Oct. 10: George and Darlene Schardt will dazzle us with highlights of their 2022 "Costa Rica Birding Adventure" See some of the 300 species that were spotted in the coastal rain forests, central highlands, and the continental divide! UCCY at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29: York Audubon's annual bird seed pick-up day, 9:00-3:00 at Record Club of America, North George St.
Monday, Nov. 14: Photographer Walt Bilous presents "York County...Naturally" as he highlights birds, plants, animals, and insects he has photographed throughout the York County park system. 7:00p.m. at UCCY
Monday, Dec. 12: Join world birder Peter Kaestner for an illustrated lecture of his month-long trip to Antarctica, including the Falklands and South Georgia. His presentation is titled, "The Splendor of Antarctica". Peter graciously is providing a light supper for all attendees. 7:00 p.m. at UCCY
Monday, Jan. 9: Linette Mansberger presents, "Borneo~~Land Beneath the Wind". Some of the amazing animals we will meet through the lens of Linette's camera include orangutans, hornbills, proboscis monkeys, flowerpeckers, and flying lizards! 7:00 p.m. at UCCY
Saturday, January 21: Tour Gettysburg Battlefield with licensed guide Dave Weaver to look for winter wildlife while listening to Dave's stories about the battle at each site we visit. Carpool from the Visitors' Center. Meet in the lobby at 1:45. Tour lasts 2 hours. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars. Reservations and fee required. Coordinator: Tish Swam 717-235-2578 (Inclement weather date: January 28)
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023: Join John and Cheryl Dawson as they share their passion for mycology in "An Introduction to the World of Mushrooms and Fungi". John has been president of the Eastern Penn Mushroomers and Cheryl uses mushrooms to dye yarn! 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, March 13, 2023: Penn State master gardener and birder Alice Simmons offers a presentation about the importance of using native plants in our gardens, and their role in the ecosystem. Her program is titled, "What's the Big Deal About Native Plants?" 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, April 10, 2023: Tony Campisi, co-owner of Campisi Property Service LLC, will present a lively and animated talk on "Sustainable Landscaping", helping the audience to fully embrace the concept of fighting for the natural world in their own home landscape. 7:00 p.m. at UUC York.
Monday, May 8, 2023: This will be a night to celebrate the DelGrande legacy. We will remember Bill's many accomplishments as a birder, a gardener, and a family man. We will be treated to a presentation by his colorful daughter-in-law Nina DelGrande , titled "Boobies, Birds, and Wildlife of the Galapagos." 7:00 p.m. UUC York.
Wednesday, May 10 -Saturday, May 13, 2023: Join Becky Stabler of NatureStabler Explorations on a bus trip to the Magee Marsh area of northwest Ohio. Thrill to the spectacle of migrating warblers, as well as shorebirds and raptors in this birding mecca! Contact Becky for details. 717-688-5183.
Saturday, June 10, 2023: Annual York Audubon Society picnic at William Kain Park's Muskie Pavilion. Meet at noon with a dish to share and your own utensils. There are electrical outlets. All are invited for fun, fellowship, and games! Bring your binoculars for birdwatching. Questions? Contact Tish Swam 717- 235-2578.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!
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