During the upcoming seasons of flu, COVID-19, and RSV, we encourage you to be safe. We urge you to check on an event’s status via the Calendar on this site before you attend.
Attention all young people between the ages of 5 and 18: Conococheague Audubon Society is conducting two different contests designed with you in mind. This is your chance to win a cash prize! Both our “Longest Bird List of the Year” and “Best Bird Photo of the Year” contests involve your love of nature and your keen observation skills. The contests will be judged in two different age groups – ages 5 to 15 and ages 16 to 18.
Details about the current contests can be found here.
Winners of the 2022-2023 contests can be found here.
Conococheague Audubon Society is pleased to offer scholarship support for educational activities in keeping with our mission: promoting the conservation of wildlife and the environment by appreciating, studying, and observing nature. Please see the Scholarships page for information about how to apply.
- News from the Region, March 26, 2024
The Institute (formerly called Renfrew Institute for Cultural & Environmental Studies) is planning many events this spring. Visit their website to view the Event Calendar.
Appalachian Audubon is sponsoring a PA Young Birders group to offer youth in the area more opportunities for birding and learning about birds. Visit their website to learn more about scheduled events.
Outreach Events not on CAS Activities List
We could use volunteers to help at these events. Please contact Terri Kochert if you are interested and available. At most of these, we will set up a table and display information, brochures, and activities for children.
April 13, Saturday Outreach Event – Volunteer!
10 AM – 4 PM. Conococheague Institute Get to Know Nature event. Prepare for Earth Day 2024 and learn how to love and understand the natural world, Many activities. Visit www.cimlg.org to learn more about the CI event.
May 16, Thursday Outreach Event- Volunteer!
9 AM – 1:15 PM. PA Trout in the Classroom event for seventh grade students at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School. Caledonia State Park. Seventh grade students at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School will be releasing fingerlings Along with releasing fish into the stream, the coordinator would like to have science-related presentations for the students to participate in throughout the day. Students would be in 10 groups (about 25 students per group) and would rotate to different stations every 20 minutes. Terri Kochert is planning what we will do.
May 18, Saturday Outreach Event – Volunteer!
9 AM – 1 PM. Master Gardener’s Plant Sale. CAS will have a display table.
Calendar of Events
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| Art Sale – Fine Art Bird Prints from the Wheeling Collection 10:00 am Art Sale – Fine Art Bird Prints from the Wheeling Collection Nov 25 2023 @ 10:00 am – Jan 3 2024 @ 2:00 pm  Location: Wallspace Gallery and Framing, 1769 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 25, 10 AM – 2 PM Regular gallery hours: Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2. Other times by appointment, 717-264-7210 Conococheague[...] | Art Sale Continuing Art Sale Continuing Jan 2 – Jan 17 all-day The Art Sale to benefit Conococheague Audubon is expected to continue through January 17 at Wallspace Gallery and Framing, 1769 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Members James and Deborah Wheeling are selling 140 fine[...] | First Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am First Saturday Bird Walks Jan 6 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am  SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373. Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page[...] | ||||
| Gen Mtg, Jan: Covered Dish Dinner and Members’ Photo Show 6:00 pm Gen Mtg, Jan: Covered Dish Dinner and Members’ Photo Show Jan 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Pot luck dinner and members’ photo show. All are welcome. Note the start time is 6 PM. Members typically contribute one dinner item (casserole, meat, vegetable, salad, pasta, fruit, rolls, etc.) and/or a dessert. Coffee,[...] | ||||||
| Nature Film: Season of the Osprey (CAMS) 7:00 pm Nature Film: Season of the Osprey (CAMS) Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Nature Film: Season of the Osprey, PBS. An osprey soars over a small saltmarsh at the delta of the Connecticut River. From somewhere along the east coast of South America, he has just flown 4,000[...] | Third Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Third Saturday Bird Walks Jan 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in the area. Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; or The Institute, 717-762-0373. Check The Institute’s website calendar or Facebook page[...] | |||||
| Zoom practice session #1 7:00 pm Zoom practice session #1 Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Preparation for February 12 general meeting on Apps for the Outdoors. Practice sharing app via Zoom. Strongly recommended for those who want to demonstrate their favorite apps. Practice session # 1 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=83570599545[...] | Zoom practice session #2 4:00 pm Zoom practice session #2 Jan 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Preparation for February 12 general meeting on Apps for the Outdoors. Practice sharing app via Zoom. Strongly recommended for those who want to demonstrate their favorite apps. Practice session # 2 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=83570599545[...] |
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ABOUT US
Conococheague Audubon Society
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.
Conococheague Audubon is a chapter of the National Audubon Society based in Fayetteville in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The group started in 1961 as the Conococheague Naturalists. Through programs, field trips, nature films, displays, and a newsletter, we promote conservation of wildlife and the natural environment with a focus on appreciating, studying, and observing birds.
We are a family-friendly organization. The membership includes over 400 people residing primarily in Franklin, Cumberland, and Fulton Counties.
Conococheague Audubon meets monthly September through May on the second Monday at 7:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202. At a pot luck supper in January, held at 6:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, members share stories, photographs, fellowship, and home-made food.
Please make a difference in our local community by being good stewards of the earth in your daily lives. Share our passion for conservation, birding, and the natural world by coming to our meetings and films, going on field trips, helping with projects, and participating in bird counts. Our experienced birders love to teach beginners. Read Audubon Magazine and our Naturally newsletter to stay abreast of national, international, and local environmental issues. You and your family can enjoy educational opportunities at Audubon’s Nature Centers and Sanctuaries across the country. Take peaceful walks and learn the wonders of nature.
We welcome new members! Anyone who joins the National Audubon Society from our area automatically becomes a member of our chapter. Similarly, anyone who joins the local chapter can also join the national organization. To join, please go online to the National Audubon site or click here to go the Join or Renew page or contact our current membership chair, Lisa Coombs.
In 2016 the CAS leaders updated the chapter’s 10-year plan to help guide our future actions and strengthen the organization. To volunteer, please contact our current president, Valerie Barnes. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please mail your check payable to CAS.
What we do
Conococheague Audubon Society meets the second Monday each month, September through May, at 7 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
Program topics focus on birds, wildlife and conservation. All are welcome.
Nature films, produced by PBS are shown each year at Chambersburg Area Middle School South.
CAS leads many free field trips throughout the year.
