COMING Events
YORK AUDUBON SOCIETY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2021-2022
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2021-2022
Monday, Sept. 13, 2021:
David Arrow presents "Birding York County Through the Seasons" as we dedicate the York County Birding Trail at our first in-person meeting! Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 925 S. George St., York, PA 17403.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021:
Hawk watch at Rocky Ridge County Park at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the far parking lot to the left near the entrance to Christmas Magic. Look for warblers followed by some time at the Hawk Watch platform where Broad-winged Hawks may be moving in numbers. Contact Bernie Frick at BernardFrick@comcast.net
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021:
Fall warbler walk at Rocky Ridge with David Arrow. Meet at Rocky Ridge County Park's ballfield parking lot (first parking lot on left). 8:00-10:00 a.m. Contact David at tokens4dave@gmail .com
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021:
Join Linette Mansberger as she presents, "Borneo~~ Land Below the Wind" at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 7:00 p.m.
date T.B.A.
Annual Bird Seed Sale Pick-up ....
Friday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021:
Trip to Assateague, Chincoteague, and Kiptopeke on the bus with Becky Stabler of Naturestabler Explorations. Reserve your spot for this adventure! Call Becky at 717-688-5183 or email her at Naturestabler@gmail.com for details.
Monday, Nov. 8, 2021:
Photographer Walt Bilous shares his fine images in a presentation titled, "York County... Naturally". 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021:
Day trip by bus with Becky Stabler to Bombay Hook. Stay tuned for further details.
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021:
Learn all about Peter Kaestner's latest birding adventure as he presents, "A Voyage to the Bottom of the World". Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021:
Annual Christmas Bird Count with York Audubon Society, coordinated by Bernie Frick. Contact Bernie if you want to enjoy a fun day of counting birds! BernardFrick@comcast.net ( Inclement weather date will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.)
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021:
Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Nixon County Park. Volunteers should arrive at 9:30. Kids and parents should arrive at 10:00 a.m. Contact Nixon Park at 717-428-1961 to register.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022:
"Encore Presentation of Bill and Dick's Excellent Birding Adventures"..York Audubon's famed birders Bill Del Grande and Dick Humbert will recount their stories of birding all over North America accumulating a huge life list while maintaining a lifelong friendship. Don't miss this! 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022:
Tour Gettysburg Battlefield with licensed guide Dave Weaver to look for winter wildlife while hearing Dave's stories about the battle at each site we visit. Carpool from the Visitors' Center. Meet inside the lobby at 1:45 p.m. Tour is about 2 hours. Dress for the weather. Fee required. Coordinator: Tish Swam 717-235-2578. (Inclement weather date: Jan. 22, 2022)
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022:
Join Dallastown master gardener Barb Brant as she shares her passion with pollinators in a presentation titled, "Fun With Butterflies". 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Monday, March 14, 2022:
Join author and scientist Bruce Beehler as he presents his book titled, "North on the Wing" , which chronicles the spring migration of birds. Books will be offered for sale. 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, April 2, 2022:
York Audubon banquet at East Berlin Area Community Center! Family style dinner, silent auction, raffle, and a great presentation by Maryland photographer Middleton Evans, titled, "Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia." Autographed copies of his book will be for sale. SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, April 20, 2022:
Spring wildflower walk near Otter Creek, Airville. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Queensgate Shopping Center near the Community Aid Thrift Store towards the southwest edge where we will carpool. Expect a rich vein of wildflowers near the river. After a trail walk, we can move to the Urey Overlook for a view of the river. Bring a lunch, if inclined. Leader: Bernie Frick at Bernardfrick@comcast.net
Thursday, May 5, 2022:
Trip to The Gardener of the Owl Valley near Hellam, owned by Judy and Dick Bono. Stroll along paths of woodland gardens by a stream, while viewing many varieties of native wildflowers and trees. Also, visit their lovely shop on the property. Meet at the Red Robin parking lot at York Galleria at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Call coordinator Tish Swam at 717-235-2578 to
reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 7, 2022:
Bird walk at Nixon County Park and Lake Redman boardwalk. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Hollow Creek Trail parking lot, 400 Valley Road. Note that this is NOT the parking lot area at Nixon Park Visitors' Center. Walk will include trails and some moderate climbs, open fields, wetlands, and streams. Leader: Bernie Frick at Bernardfrick@comcast.net
Monday, May 9, 2022:
David Arrow presents a very helpful and informative program titled, "Viewing Nature in the Digital Age: Smart Tools to Help Find, Identify, and Preserve". Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 7:00.
Wednesday May 11 - Saturday May 14, 2022:
Magee Marsh, here we come! Join Becky Stabler on the bus for the warbler adventure of a lifetime! Contact Becky at Naturestabler Explorations for all of the details! 717-688-5183.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022:
Bird walk at Kiwanis Lake at 9:00 a.m. Park on Wood Street just off Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the lake. See nesting Great Egrets and Black-crowned Night Herons and see why this is designated a PA Audubon Important Bird Area. Contact Bernie Frick at BernardFrick@comcast.net
Thursday, May 26, 2022:
Visit Draycott Gardens in northern Baltimore County. Stroll through Carol Warner's private gardens to see a huge collection of irises, peonies, and exquisite tree specimens, alongside spring perennials and annuals. Her license plate says "IRIS LADY"...her gardens have been visited by countless groups from all over the country! Meet at Shrewsbury Giant parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Plan to eat lunch in Hereford on the way back. Leader: Tish Swam 717-235-2578.
Saturday, June 11, 2022:
Annual York Audubon Society picnic at William Kain Park's Muskie Pavilion. Meet at 12:00 noon with a dish to share and your own utensils. The pavilion has electrical outlets. All are invited for fun and games! Bring your binoculars for birdwatching! Questions? Contact coordinator Tish Swam 717-235-2578.
CLICK BELOW FOR A PRINTABLE PDF OF OUR 2021-2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
David Arrow presents "Birding York County Through the Seasons" as we dedicate the York County Birding Trail at our first in-person meeting! Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 925 S. George St., York, PA 17403.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021:
Hawk watch at Rocky Ridge County Park at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the far parking lot to the left near the entrance to Christmas Magic. Look for warblers followed by some time at the Hawk Watch platform where Broad-winged Hawks may be moving in numbers. Contact Bernie Frick at BernardFrick@comcast.net
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021:
Fall warbler walk at Rocky Ridge with David Arrow. Meet at Rocky Ridge County Park's ballfield parking lot (first parking lot on left). 8:00-10:00 a.m. Contact David at tokens4dave@gmail .com
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021:
Join Linette Mansberger as she presents, "Borneo~~ Land Below the Wind" at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 7:00 p.m.
date T.B.A.
Annual Bird Seed Sale Pick-up ....
Friday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021:
Trip to Assateague, Chincoteague, and Kiptopeke on the bus with Becky Stabler of Naturestabler Explorations. Reserve your spot for this adventure! Call Becky at 717-688-5183 or email her at Naturestabler@gmail.com for details.
Monday, Nov. 8, 2021:
Photographer Walt Bilous shares his fine images in a presentation titled, "York County... Naturally". 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021:
Day trip by bus with Becky Stabler to Bombay Hook. Stay tuned for further details.
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021:
Learn all about Peter Kaestner's latest birding adventure as he presents, "A Voyage to the Bottom of the World". Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021:
Annual Christmas Bird Count with York Audubon Society, coordinated by Bernie Frick. Contact Bernie if you want to enjoy a fun day of counting birds! BernardFrick@comcast.net ( Inclement weather date will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.)
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021:
Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Nixon County Park. Volunteers should arrive at 9:30. Kids and parents should arrive at 10:00 a.m. Contact Nixon Park at 717-428-1961 to register.
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022:
"Encore Presentation of Bill and Dick's Excellent Birding Adventures"..York Audubon's famed birders Bill Del Grande and Dick Humbert will recount their stories of birding all over North America accumulating a huge life list while maintaining a lifelong friendship. Don't miss this! 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022:
Tour Gettysburg Battlefield with licensed guide Dave Weaver to look for winter wildlife while hearing Dave's stories about the battle at each site we visit. Carpool from the Visitors' Center. Meet inside the lobby at 1:45 p.m. Tour is about 2 hours. Dress for the weather. Fee required. Coordinator: Tish Swam 717-235-2578. (Inclement weather date: Jan. 22, 2022)
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022:
Join Dallastown master gardener Barb Brant as she shares her passion with pollinators in a presentation titled, "Fun With Butterflies". 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Monday, March 14, 2022:
Join author and scientist Bruce Beehler as he presents his book titled, "North on the Wing" , which chronicles the spring migration of birds. Books will be offered for sale. 7:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
Saturday, April 2, 2022:
York Audubon banquet at East Berlin Area Community Center! Family style dinner, silent auction, raffle, and a great presentation by Maryland photographer Middleton Evans, titled, "Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia." Autographed copies of his book will be for sale. SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, April 20, 2022:
Spring wildflower walk near Otter Creek, Airville. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Queensgate Shopping Center near the Community Aid Thrift Store towards the southwest edge where we will carpool. Expect a rich vein of wildflowers near the river. After a trail walk, we can move to the Urey Overlook for a view of the river. Bring a lunch, if inclined. Leader: Bernie Frick at Bernardfrick@comcast.net
Thursday, May 5, 2022:
Trip to The Gardener of the Owl Valley near Hellam, owned by Judy and Dick Bono. Stroll along paths of woodland gardens by a stream, while viewing many varieties of native wildflowers and trees. Also, visit their lovely shop on the property. Meet at the Red Robin parking lot at York Galleria at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Call coordinator Tish Swam at 717-235-2578 to
reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 7, 2022:
Bird walk at Nixon County Park and Lake Redman boardwalk. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Hollow Creek Trail parking lot, 400 Valley Road. Note that this is NOT the parking lot area at Nixon Park Visitors' Center. Walk will include trails and some moderate climbs, open fields, wetlands, and streams. Leader: Bernie Frick at Bernardfrick@comcast.net
Monday, May 9, 2022:
David Arrow presents a very helpful and informative program titled, "Viewing Nature in the Digital Age: Smart Tools to Help Find, Identify, and Preserve". Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 7:00.
Wednesday May 11 - Saturday May 14, 2022:
Magee Marsh, here we come! Join Becky Stabler on the bus for the warbler adventure of a lifetime! Contact Becky at Naturestabler Explorations for all of the details! 717-688-5183.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022:
Bird walk at Kiwanis Lake at 9:00 a.m. Park on Wood Street just off Pennsylvania Avenue, west of the lake. See nesting Great Egrets and Black-crowned Night Herons and see why this is designated a PA Audubon Important Bird Area. Contact Bernie Frick at BernardFrick@comcast.net
Thursday, May 26, 2022:
Visit Draycott Gardens in northern Baltimore County. Stroll through Carol Warner's private gardens to see a huge collection of irises, peonies, and exquisite tree specimens, alongside spring perennials and annuals. Her license plate says "IRIS LADY"...her gardens have been visited by countless groups from all over the country! Meet at Shrewsbury Giant parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Plan to eat lunch in Hereford on the way back. Leader: Tish Swam 717-235-2578.
Saturday, June 11, 2022:
Annual York Audubon Society picnic at William Kain Park's Muskie Pavilion. Meet at 12:00 noon with a dish to share and your own utensils. The pavilion has electrical outlets. All are invited for fun and games! Bring your binoculars for birdwatching! Questions? Contact coordinator Tish Swam 717-235-2578.
CLICK BELOW FOR A PRINTABLE PDF OF OUR 2021-2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| 2021_2022_yas_calendar.pdf |
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