Our Purpose
As a chapter of the national Audubon Society, our purpose is to conduct education, science, and charitable activities to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
Appalachian Audubon Society News Alert
Current News
April 23rd: Bird Behavior: Learning, Breeding, and Personality Webnar
Who is this for?
Birders
Wildlife biologists
Forest owners
Rural landowners
Natural resources professionals
Environmental professionals
Educators
What will you learn?
How and why biologists study animal behavior in the wild
A brief history of operant conditioning in birds
How noise disturbance affects problem solving, learning, and reproductive success in birds
Challenges faced by birds in the wild
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
We would like to ask our recipients to reach out if they are familiar with anyone on their township board who might be interested in pursuing Bird Town status. They can get in touch with Marla Miller or AAS President.
Additionally, for residents of Fairview Township, the Comprehensive Planning Commission is looking for people interested in the environment to be informally interviewed. To participate contact Deb Latsha at dml1980@hotmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Friday, April 12th (Rain-date, Thursday, April 18th), 7:45-10am at Big Spring Middle School Football Field, 43 Mt Rock Rd, Newville - signup here
Sunday, April 14th, 9am-1pm – Trout Run Preserve Tree & Shrub planting - signup here
Saturday, April 20th, 12-2pm – Tabling at the Earth Day Festival at Reservoir Park Brownstone, Harrisburg - signup here
Saturday, April 27th, 10am-4pm – Tabling at Wildwood Park’s Wetlands Festival - signup here
Saturday, April 27th, 9am – 3pm – assisting at AAS’s Spring Native Plant Sale.
Diakon Wilderness greenhouse will be in need of volunteers to pot up native plants in the greenhouse so they can be ready for the spring sales. Kim shared the Sign Up Genius link that has the following March and April dates to choose from (3/21 & 3/22, 4/4 & 4/5, 4/11 & 4/12). Sale Day Volunteers also needed for (4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, & 6/22): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AA5AB2DA7FE3-47807868-2024
The city of Harrisburg has partnered with us to host some bird walks this spring and early summer. Staff from the city will be present, but we will also need at least one trip leader from AAS to attend each date.
April: 14th and 28th at Reservoir Park
Meeting at the pavilion
Time: 8:00 AM
Easy hike/walk
April 14 signup
April 28 signup
May: 12th and 26th at Wilson Park/Greenbelt
Meeting at the pavilion
Time: 8:00 AM
Note: The hike will be a bit more intermediate, as we'll be exploring a hiking trail down to the Greenbelt.
June: 9th and 23rd at Riverfront Park/City Island
Falcon walks, looking for peregrine falcons
Meeting at the carousel pavilion on City Island
Time: 8:00 AM
Easy hike/walk
MONTHLY Presentations
APRIL 18, 2024 - Things that go ZEEP in the night: unravelling the mysteries of nocturnal bird migration
Please check out our programs page for more details.
Field Trips
SATURday APRIL 13, 2024 - WILDFLOWER WALK WITH DAN WELTE AND JANE EARLE
Sunday MAY 5, 2024 - WARBLER WALK AT STATE GAME LAND 230
SATURday MAY 11, 2024 - WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
Sunday MAY 19, 2024 - FIELD TRIP TO SERPENTINE BARRENS IN CHESTER COUNTY
Please check out our field trips page for more details.
PROJECT FEEDER WATCH
Please check out our events page for more details.