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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 15, 2011
Big Trees of Pennsylvania
Since 2005, Scott Wade, certified arborist and state coordinator for the Pennsylvania Forestry Association’s Champion tree program, has organized a list of over 1,000 trees noted as big for their species. Scott will tell us what defines trees as big, how he finds them, and how he measures their height, girth, and spread. We’ll also learnwhat birds they support and see some amazing photos!
October 20, 2011
The Site and Sightings at Waggoner's Gap
When you spend nearly every day, all day, from August 1 until December 31 on a mountaintop counting raptors, you gain a perspective that few others can claim. Dave Grove, compiler since 1994 for Audubon PA’s Hawkwatch at Waggoner’s Gap, in theKittatinny Ridge between Cumberland and Perry counties, will give us a visual tour of his experiences, the site, and the thousands of raptors that fly overhead in their annual fall migration.
November 17, 2011
Mountains of the Heart
The 2,000 mile-long AppalachianMountain system is one of the oldest and most remarkable ranges in theworld. Stretching from the hills of central Alabama to theice-choked edge of Newfoundland, they harbor fertile hardwood forests alive with wildflowers, weird bogs and Arctic tundra where caribou andeven polar bears roam. Join naturalist and author ScottWeidensaul in an exploration of these ancient hills.
December 8, 2011
Appalachian Audubon Holiday Social
An evening of socializing, with refreshments, music, games, and prizes, and a brief presentation on the Christmas Bird Counts.If you like, bring along a dozen of your favorite cookies or other holiday treat to share. An AAS first!Note the early date this month!
January 19, 2012
Superfund to Super Habitat
The Kittatinny Ridge in the vicinity of Lehigh Gap near Allentown, PA, well known for its importance to migrant hawks and other wildlife, was devastated by air pollution from zinc smelters in the first half of the 20th century and declared a Superfund Site in 1983. Dan Kunkle, Executive Director of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, will describe how this moonscape was converted back into a living, thriving ecosystem, now home to diverse birdlife and other wildlife.
February 16, 2012
Pennsylvania Spring
Naturalist Steve Rannels takes us on a journey through parts of Penn’s Woodsthat starts with the first signs of spring, the northward movement of waterfowl, through sequential changes in plant, animal and insect life. Steve will include samples from his personal library of photographs, videos and sound recordings. Be prepared to get the “fever”!
March 15, 2012
Adventures of a Bird Bander
Bird banding is a technique used by field ornithologists to learn about the ecology, migration and abundance of birds. Sandy Lockerman, naturalist and licensed bird bander, will give an entertaining overview of the banding projects in which she’s involved, including first-hand experience of some of the amusing things that can happen to a bander while in the field.
April 19, 2012
Our Breeding Warblers
With their colorful plumages and magical songs, wood warblers are often called the jewels of the forest. But many find it frustrating to try to identify these tiny birds that flit about high in the canopy or hide deep in the underbrush. Lifelong birder Ramsay Koury shows how surprisingly easy it can be to find and identify warblers when you know their habitats, songs, habits, and distinguishing field marks, starting with the birds that breed in the Harrisburg area. Just in time for spring migration!
May 17, 2012 – Annual Banquet
Birds and Birding at Cape May (with book signing)
Cape May is a major migratory bottleneckand one of the most famous birdwatching destinations in all of North America, where over 444 species of birds have been found. Clay and Pat Suttonare veteran naturalists and noted authors who have lived and worked at Cape May their entire careers. Their program, based on the landmark book of the same name,will detail major phenomena such as the autumn raptor migration, the internationally-know spring shorebird gatherings, and the seasonal concentrations of waterfowl, seabirds, waders, owls, and songbirds.An insiders’ understanding of all that makes Cape May great!
Unless otherwise noted, programs take place at Christ Presbyterian Church, 421 Deerfield Rd, Camp Hill, 17011 near the Cedar Cliff Plaza in the Allendale development. Call 960-9441 or 732-5615 for further information.
All programs except the Annual Banquet are free of charge. Public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Enjoy a ½ hour of refreshments and social time starting at 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:30. |