2026 Youth Events
South Central Pennsylvania Youth Birders Club meetings are scheduled for youth at AAS Chapter Meetings (monthly on 3rd Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30). There will also be additional events planned for South Central Pennsylvania Youth Birders Club members and other youth birders who are interested. January and February meetings are conducted online.
A parent/guardian are recommended to attend all field trips and club meetings with participants under the age of 15.
Binoculars are provided for all field trips.
For more information or to register for field trips contact youth@appalachianaudubon.org
Meeting location: Christ Presbyterian Church
421 Deerfield Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Park in the lot at the far end of the church.
South Central Pennsylvania Youth Birders Club Field Trips
March 2026
Birding at Children's Lake
When: Sat, March 7, 206 at 9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: Children's Lake, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Description: Expect to see many waterfowl during this walk including Mallards, American Wigeon, Common Merganser, Canvasback, Gadwall, and Wood Duck. We will meet in the parking lot at the far side of the pond by the bridge then bird part of Childrens Lake then explore into the wooded areas.
April 2026
Birding Haldeman’s Island with Scott Bills
When: April 11th, at 8:30 - 11:00 am
Where: State Game Lands 290 (Haldeman’s Island)
This trip will be led by Scott Bills, retired Conservation Officer and Land Manager for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. We will bird both the public and restricted parts of the island. We could see 40 or more species including waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, waders, and early warblers. Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather (possibly windy conditions) and shoes that can handle muddy terrain. To register, please email youth@appalachianaudubon.org with the number of people in your party.
May 2026
Bird Banding with Sandy Lockerman
When: May 30th, at 8:30 - 10:00 am
Where: 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Master bander, Sandy Lockerman, will teach us the ins and outs of songbird banding. We will meet at the picnic table by the Olewine Nature Center. We may do some birding, so bring binoculars! To register, please email youth@appalachianaudubon.org with the number of people in your party.