The Appalachian Audubon Society - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Monthly Programs (for directions to the Programs, click here)
Appalachian Audubon presents monthly community programs at the Christ Presbyterian Church, in the Allendale development, Lower Allen Township. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments and social time, followed by brief announcements and the program at 7:30 p.m. The programs are free and open to the public. Meetings generally are held on the third Thursday of each month, except for holidays, from Sept. through May. For further details on the next monthly program, please click on "Newsletter" above, download the Kingfisher Courier for the month of interest, and see page 1.

September 18, 2008
“Environmental Futures for the Susquehanna River & Valley: Three Personal Assessments”
Cindy Dunn, Michael Helfrich, and Gene Wingert will present their thoughts about the environment and the future of the Susquehanna River, its valley, and the people who reside here. Moderated by Prof. James Terry of HACC, each speaker will respond to questions involving our commitment to environmental issues. The Appalachian Audubon Society, the Susquehanna River Trail Association and Wildwood Lake Sanctuary are sponsoring this unique program.

October 16, 2008
“River of Raptors”
Retired schoolteachers and longtime birders Laura and Mike Jackson will feature photographs and stories from their trip to the world famous “River of Raptors”, Veracruz, Mexico in October 2007. The town of Cadel, hikes through tropical rain forests, boat trips in mangrove swamps, explorations around ancient volcanoes, and the beautiful wildlife of Catemaco, Mexico will also be highlighted.

November 20, 2008
“Birds and Wildlife of New Hampshire”
Did you know that New Hampshire is a birder’s paradise? Did you know that Lake Winnipesaukee is a bird magnet, drawing over 100 species in the spring and fall? Terry Neumyer reveals the often unrecognized secrets of New Hampshire’s stunning White Mountains and “Lake Winnie” with nine years of birding and photographing experience in NH.

December 11, 2008
“Awesome Africa!”
Carole Jones and late husband Cliff Jones spent most of the past ten years traveling around the world pursuing his life-long hobby of bird watching. Cliff’s skill as a birder was complimented by Carole’s skill with the camera. Her presentation will include birds and mammals and the people and colorful cultures of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zambia.

January 15, 2009
“John James Audubon,The Man and His Legacy, Part I”
Join Walt Pomeroy for a historical account of “JJA”, including early stories, his travels in parts of Pennsylvania, how and where he produced his famous Birds of America, his conservation legacy, and lots of interesting Pennsylvania history. Part II of this program is an AAS field trip to Mill Grove - JJA’s first American home near Valley Forge - on April 25. Watch the Kingfisher Courier for details.

February 19, 2009
“South Florida, Everglades, Keys, and the Dry Tortugas”
South Florida is the only true tropical region in all of mainland U.S. To help get us through the winter, long time AAS member Jon Dale will host a visit to the preserves and we’ll enjoy the birds and wildlife that live there. Included will be a visit to Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Civil War era Fort Jefferson on the Dry Tortugas.

March 19, 2009
“Life In and Around Vernal Pools”
Vernal ponds support a wide and unexpected variety of living organisms and go through dramatic seasonal changes. Dr. Tim Maret, professor of Biology at Shippensburg University, has been studying vernal ponds in Pennsylvania for over 12 years. During his presentation, the fascinating inhabitants and annual cycle of vernal ponds will be explored.

April 16, 2009
“Bringing Nature Home; A Case for Native Gardening”
Keeping healthy and abundant insect populations in our landscapes is essential to the breeding success and health of our birds. Join Dr. Doug Tallamy, Professor and Chair of the Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Department at the University of Delaware, and author of Bringing Nature Home, as he expounds the virtues of replacing alien ornamentals and invasives with native plants. To be held in an alternate location in partnership with other community organizations. See the Kingfisher Courier or the AAS website for details.

May 21, 2009 Annual Banquet
“Of a Feather: A (Brief) History of American Birding”
Join famous author & naturalist Scott Weidensaul as he traces the unpredictable history of bird study in America. Based on his new book Of a Feather, this whirlwind history shows how ornithology and birding grew from eccentric hobbies into something so completely mainstream they're now (almost) cool. Reservations required! See Kingfisher Courier or AAS website for location and details.