Field Trips
Sunday, September 14, 2008
PRAIRIE WALK NEAR OPOSSUM LAKE
Join Hal Gardner to view flora and fauna on his beautiful property which includes over 250 native plant species and a mid-western tall grass prairie. Great birding! Contact Hal at 258-6932 or hrldgrdnr@aol.com. 440 Mt. Zion Road, Carlisle.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
ANNUAL RALPH KINTER MEMORIAL WALK FOR GENTIANS & WILDFLOWERS
We’ll visit State Game Lands in the Cornwall area to look for Closed, Fringed, and Bottle Gentians. Contact leader Dan Welte at 728-0421 or dcmawelte@paonline.com for further details.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
WAGGONER'S GAP HAWK WATCH
Join expert Paul Zeph as we watch for raptors and learn about the Cliff Jones Field Station and the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Project. Children and their parents are encouraged to participate. Contact Paul at 691-0288 or pzeph@state.pa.us.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
CARSONVILLE NATURE WALK
Enjoy the birds, flowers, and the beautiful surroundings at the home of Dr. Walter Koerber in Upper Dauphin County. Terry Neumyer will be joining us on this walk. We hope to see autumn flowers such as asters and goldenrod, as well as numerous birds. Contact Dr. Koerber, leader, at 717-362-1233 or wakoerber@yahoo.com.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
EAGLES AT CONOWINGO DAM
Join birding expert Pete Fox to watch for Bald eagles, gulls, and waterfowl at the Conowingo Dam and lower Susquehanna River in MD. Contact Pete at 583-2639 (before 9 pm, please) or at pfox@raiderwewb.org.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
(Raindate: Wed., November 19, 2008)
NED SMITH CENTER & BERRY MOUNTAIN HIKE
We’ll travel to the Ned Smith Center for Nature and the Arts in Millersburg to view “Ned Smith: Hidden Stories” - Ned's never-before exhibited artwork. The outing includes a 4-5 mile hike on nearby trails. Bring $ for admission & holiday gifts for nature lovers. Optional lunch at the Wooden Nickel in Millersburg after. This is a joint trip with the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club. Contact Lorrie Preston at 732-5615 or mitandpak@aol.com.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS
AAS participates in four surveys in this century-old tradition. Teams of birders are given designated areas to conduct the counts. Details regarding each count may be obtained from the contacts listed below.
Harrisburg Christmas Bird Count - Dec. 20, 2008
Deuane Hoffman, 564-7475 or corvuscorax@comcast.net
New Bloomfield CBC – Dec. 27, 2008
Ramsay Koury, 761-1871 or RKoury123@aol.com
Curtin CBC-- Date to be announced
Scott Bills, 896-8859 or sbills@state.pa.us
Newville CBC, January 3, 2009
Bill and Linda Frantz - 776-4463
Saturday, January 3, 2009
NATURE WALK AT WILDWOOD
Join Sandy Lockerman, naturalist at Wildwood Park, part of the Dauphin County Park System, to start the new year with a healthy and invigorating walk around the beautiful trails and lake at Wildwood. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Olewine Nature Center. Contact Sandy at 221-0292 for more info & to check on pathway conditions.
February 2009 - Date to be announced
WINTER BIRDING TRIP
Past AAS President Ramsay Koury will lead us on a winter birding trip to chase away the winter blahs. Contact Ramsay at 761-1871 or RKoury123@aol.com for details.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
NED SMITH WATERFOWL WATCH
Hosted by the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art.
This annual waterfowl watch along the Susquehanna River in Millersburg was an annual event for beloved artist and outdoorsman, Ned Smith. Birding experts will be on hand to help identify and count the waterfowl. The event is held from 8 AM to 1 PM. Please dress warmly and bring along your binoculars and spotting scopes. Contact Beth Sanders at the Ned Smith Center at 692-3699 or Judy Bowman at 761-3815 for further information.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK AT PINE HILL ARBORETUM, EAST PENNSBORO
Join Jane Earle for an early spring wildflower walk. Dutchman's Breeches and other uncommon spring flowers may be seen along this wooded ravine near the Conodoguinet Creek. Contact Jane at 728-4241 or at janeearle7@msn.com.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
WILDFLOWER WALK AT PINCHOT PARK
This spring outing will feature Marsh-marigolds, Caltha palustris, at beautiful Pinchot State Park. Contact leader & wildflower expert Dan Welte at 728-0421 or dcmawelte@paonline.com.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - SAVE THE DATE!
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - PART II - MILL GROVE TOUR AND NATURE WALK
Led by Walt Pomeroy.
AAS will spend the day at Mill Grove, the first home of John James Audubon in America. Run by the National Audubon Society and Montgomery County, the home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes a museum, 70 acres of wildlife, a bird rehab & a barn filled with a juried wildlife art exhibit in honor of Audubon's birthday. More details to follow. There will be a nominal fee for admission, carpooling, and lunch. Contact Judy Bowman at 761-3815 or Lorrie Preston at 732-5615.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
ANNUAL WARBLER WALK IN STONY CREEK VALLEY
Join warbler expert Tom Smith as he leads us through the beautiful Stony Creek area. Last year's sightings included Blue-winged warbler, Prairie warbler, and Towhees. Contact Tom at 921-2461.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
PENNSYLVANIA MIGRATION COUNT ANNUAL SURVEY
This annual survey provides an excellent opportunity for birding and contributing to a scientific effort. Various leaders search the tri-county region to count as many species as possible within the day. AAS contacts are Carl and Nancy Juris--564-1479 or hbgbrdrs@verizon.net and Ramsay Koury -761-1871 or RKoury123@aol.com.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
NESCOPECK STATE PARK SPRING BIRD WALK
This outstanding park in Luzerne County will highlight thrushes and warblers. Please contact leader Al Mercik at 657-8548 for more info.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
CLIFF JONES MEMORIAL INTRODUCTION TO BIRDING
Cliff Jones, who loved to share his knowledge of birds, served as a mentor to our group leader and bird expert, Terry Neumyer. Terry will carry on Cliff's mission by helping those new to birding observe and identify birds. The group will meet at the West Fairview Boat launch. More info at 564-5149.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
ROUND TOP MOUNTAIN WARBLER WALK
Join the Quittapahilla Audubon Society and leader Art Schiavo as we travel to this little-known area at State Game Land 246, which is great for birding. Sightings should include veery, ovenbirds, thrush, and warblers. Approx. 3 hour walk. Contact Art at 520-5711 or aschiavo@hersheypa.com.
All Field Trips are free of charge and open to the public. Please contact the trip leader before going on any field trip. For more information on any trip call Judy Bowman at 717-761-3815.
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