Seven Mountains

August First Saturday Bird Walk
2022-08-06 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax)
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Meet at 8AM at RB Winter State Park in the parking lot by the west side of Halfway Lake. We will walk the Rapid Run Nature Trail, possibly more after this, depending on interest.

July First Saturday Bird Walk
2022-07-02 08:00 - 10:30 | Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA, 17821, United States
Saturday, July 2 at 8AM
Seven Mountains’ new president Bill Tyler will lead a walk at one of our favorite birding venues! Join us for an end- season look at birds and babies. Meet in the parking lot by the environmental center/visitor’s center.
A few pairs of binoculars are available for borrowing

Birds and Plants in the Natural World
2022-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Kelly Township Building (551 Zeigler RD), 551 Zeigler RD, Lewisburg, PA, 17837
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 7PM
Seven Mountains Audubon Monthly Educational program will be on June 15th at 7PM at Kelly Township building. Guest speaker will be Kerry Givens MD a nationally known bird photographer. His photographs have appeared in Sierra Club and Audubon magazines, as well as National Geographic. He has led a trip to Australia and each year has given a photography lecture at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Dr. Givens specializes in macrophotography, and his program will focus on birds, plants, and insects in the natural world. This will be an in person lecture and also will be Livestreamed on Seven Mountains Facebook page.

Susquehanna Riverkeepers (Zoom Presentation)
2022-05-18 19:00 - 21:00
Tomorrow night, Seven Mountains is pleased to present the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, John Zaktanskiy, for our May program presenter. John has an interesting talk prepared on the River and its importance to people, birds and other creatures. We look forward to hearing him speak! Email info@sevenmountainsaudubon.org for the Zoom link to participate.

Canceled! May First Saturday Bird Walk
2022-05-07 07:30 - 10:00
Unfortunately, we are canceling the bird walk scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, May 6) because of the anticipated heavy rain.

April Saturday Bird Walk
2022-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA, 17821, United States
Saturday, April 2 at 8AM
Meet at Montour Preserve at the Goose Cove parking lot.

March Saturday Bird Walk (Dale's Ridge)
2022-03-05 08:00 - 22:30
8AM Saturday, March 5, 2022
Leader will be John Peeler. If the switchbacks are still icy, we can go up past the house, but I see no snow or ice in the forecast for the next couple of weeks. Meet at 8AM at Dale’s Ridge.

February Saturday Bird Walk Cancelled!
2022-02-05 08:00 - 10:00
Unfortunately, the bird walk previously scheduled for tomorrow morning (February 5) at the Trail of Trees has been cancelled because of very icy conditions.

Nature Photography—Keeping it Simple
2022-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
7PM (Virtual Event via Zoom)
The Seven Mountains Audubon Educational Program for January 19th, 2022 will be by Zoom. Lauri Shaffer will present on “Nature Photography—Keeping it Simple.” Many tips for getting great photos with a Zoom camera or handheld DSLR will be shared for the beginning or intermediate photographer. Lauri is an avid birder and has been photographing birds and nature for about 12 years, with the purpose of sharing the excitement of new discoveries through her nature blog, programs, and photos on social media.
To register for this Zoom presentation send a request to “falconrider1@ymail.com”

Lewisburg Christmas Bird Count
2021-12-18
December 18, 2021
The Lewisburg Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Please let me know if you will, might, or will not be able to participate.
This year National Audubon asked us not to schedule the count until November 15 so that more local information on Covid might be available. I’m not sure that helped, since nobody knows yet what conditions will be like a month from now.
Also, like last year, National Audubon requests that only related family members accompany each other during the count. This is certainly an abundance of caution, and I leave it to you individually to determine how appropriate this advice is to you.
Spread the word. Once I have a reasonable tally of those who expect to participate I will create and distribute maps of “territories” for the count day.
One thing we all can do in Covid times is get outdoors!
Allen

December Show and Tell
2021-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 AT 7 PM
Seven Mountains Audubon invite all to December meeting which is Show and Tell. Meeting was successful last year on Zoom so will be done again at 7 pm on Wednesday December 15th. As is our tradition, we will share all types of nature related items – including photos, books, etc. If you have items to share write to Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com and also if intend to attend and have not before write to her to get the link for Zoom. All are welcome.

Cancelled Event! Wednesday, November 17 Presentation
2021-11-17 19:00 - 21:00
The virtual monthly presentation “Healing Waters That Heal Others” scheduled for Wednesday, November 17 at 7PM has been canceled! It may be rescheduled at a later date.

Saturday Nov. 6th Bird Walk (Montour Preserve)
2021-11-06 09:00 - 11:00
Please join Seven Mountains Audubon on Saturday, Nov. 6th, as Mike Anderson leads us on a bird walk through Montour Preserve. Meet by the boat at 9 a.m. Go past the entrance where the education building is, take your next left (sportsman road) The boat launch will be on your left about an 1/8 up sportsman road. Happy birding!

Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog & the "Invasion of the Vole Snatchers"
2021-10-20 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, October 20 at 7PM
For ZOOM link, Email: falconrider1@ymail.com
Minnesota’s Sax-Zim Bog & the “Invasion of the Vole Snatchers”
After an Introduction to the Sax-Zim Bog and why it’s the “magic mix” for boreal birds, we’ll learn about the Invasion each winter of “vole snatchers”: Great Gray Owls, Hawk Owls, Boreal Owls, Northern Shrikes, hawks, ermine, marten, fox, coyote and more survive and thrive on a diet of voles. And we’ll also enjoy some HD video of these critters actually snatching voles. We’ll also touch on the work of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog to preserve over 4,000 acres of bog lands for future generations of birds and birders.
Bio
Sparky Stensaas is the founder and executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog (www.SaxZim.org) a non-profit to preserve bog lands for future generations of birds and birders. A birder since age 13, Sparky is also a naturalist, publisher, wildlife photographer and now YouTuber (really?). He is the author of 6 books on the natural history of the North Woods. Sparky, his wife, Bridget, and two sons, Birk and Bjorn make their home under the big pines in the Nemadji Valley of Carlton County, Minnesota.You can see more of Sparky’s images at www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com and his videos on YouTube “Sparky Stensaas”

October Saturday Bird Walk
2021-10-02 08:00 - 10:00
Saturday, October 2 at 8AM
Seven Mountains Audubon will host a Walk in Penn’s Woods as one of its First Saturday Birdwalks. The trail we will use in R.B. Winter State Park is reasonably well-maintained with some graveled portions and some ups and downs, though it is all low to moderate in effort. We expect to see a good selection of migrating fall warblers, with maybe some raptors and woodland birds like woodcocks thrown in. Estimated mileage about 3 mi at a slow pace. Meet at the parking lot off Rt. 192 at Halfway Run at 8AM and we will caravan to the trailhead. This walk is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.

Hidden Gems of the Neotropics by Linette Mansberger (Masks Required for In-person Attendance!)
2021-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Kelly Township Building (551 Zeigler RD), 551 Zeigler RD, Lewisburg, PA, 17837
September 15 at 7PM (Kelly Township Supervisors’ Building and virtually through Facebook Live)
Masks are required for in-person attendance! We will have masks available at the door.
Take a photographic journey to some of the less traveled areas of the Neotropics – the near (yet so far away) magical island of Cuba, the majestic Iguaçu Falls and the vast Pantanal area of Brazil, the tiny islands of Trinidad and Tobago that are so far south they are nearly part of the mainland continent of South America, and the western highlands of Panama where most mornings start with temperatures cold enough to need a sweatshirt! Linette Mansberger, avid traveler and amateur photographer, will share some of the most beautiful, colorful, and interesting aspects of nature she found in these places where birds, butterflies, and other wildlife abound.

First Saturday September Bird Walk
2021-09-04 08:00 - 10:00
Saturday, September 4 at 7:45AM
Seven Mountains Audubon will lead a bird walk at Dale’s Ridge outside of Lewisburg, PA. For carpooling or caravans from Lewisburg, meet at the northernmost part of Weis Parking lot, behind the Weis Gas station at 7:45AM or meet at Dale’s Ridge at 8AM.

August Saturday Bird Walk
2021-08-07 07:30 - 10:00
Saturday, August 7 at 8:00AM
Seven Mountains Audubon will lead a bird walk at the “Trail of Trees” in Snyder County.
For carpooling or caravans from Lewisburg, meet at the northernmost part of Weis Parking lot, behind the Weis Gas station at 7:30AM.

You can also meet us at the “Trail of Trees” at 8AM (500 Old Colony Rd, Selinsgrove, PA 17870).

July Saturday Bird Walk
2021-07-03 08:00 - 10:00
Saturday, July 3 at Montour Preserve
Seven Mountains Audubon’s next bird walk will be led by Lauri Shaffer (Meet at Goose Bay Pavilion at 8AM).
For carpooling or caravans from Lewisburg, meet at the northernmost part of Weis Parking lot, behind the Weis Gas station. We will leave no later than 7:25am.

Ask Audubon Native Plant Sale
2021-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, June 23 at 10 AM at the far end of the Natural Foods Store parking lot.
Ask Audubon about how you can help sustain and encourage birds and insects. We will be available June 23rd from 10-3 at the Natural Food and Garden Store on Route 45 in Lewisburg. Members of Seven Mountains Audubon can help answer questions about matching your desired bird or butterfly with particular plants and our Bird-Friendly Blooms partner, Steve Kidd, who owns Perennial Gardens Nursery, will be available for in-depth information about the native plants he sells.

The Insect Apocalypse: What’s Happening, Why it Matters, and What to Do
2021-06-16 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, June 16th at 7PM (Virtual Presentation)
“The Insect Apocalypse: What’s Happening, Why it Matters, and What to Do” by Maria Cramer who is a PhD student in Entomology at the University of Maryland.
“Insect abundances have been declining in many parts of the world. Many of us can even recognize the “windshield effect”– that in recent years far fewer insects splatter on our windshields during the summer. But even though we know for sure that insects are declining, there are still many unanswered questions: Are all types of insects declining? What’s causing it? How does it impact us? This talk will journey through causes of insect declines, the importance of insects for ecosystem functions (not just providing bird food!), and will cover what we can all do to help.
To participate you must email Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com to obtain Zoom link

First Saturday Bird Walk (June 5)
2021-06-05 07:30 - 22:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 7:30 AM

Brent Bacon, a prison retiree will lead the walk. We will meet at the north end of the Weis parking lot in Lewisburg and caravan or convoy to the Training Center on the penitentiary grounds along Buffalo Creek. We will then walk to the covered bridge and back. The walking will be on a gravel/dirt road.

Butterflies of Pennsylvania by Allen Schweinsburg
2021-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
May 19th 7-9PM (Virtual Presentation)

Butterflies of Pennsylvania presented by Allen Schweinsburg. The program will center on butterflies of Pennsylvania both familiar (monarch) and obscure (Leonard’s skipper). Information on habitat, seasons for viewing, distribution, and behavior.
Please join us by emailing Kay Cramer to get Zoom link at falconrider1@ymail.com

Plants and Associated Species in Waterfall Habitats of Ricketts Glen
2021-04-21 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7 PM EDT
Dr George P Chamuris, professor Emeritus from Bloomsburg University will present an overview of his project on investigating the plants and associated species that can be found at Ricketts Glen, the waterfall rich habitat in Montour County.
To participate, email Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com for the link

Diverse Birds and Wildlife of Arizona
2021-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 7 PM (Online Event)

Please join us for free Seven Mountains Audubon Program on March 17th on the diverse habitats of southeast Arizona and the birds that inhabit them. Ian Adrian of Tucson will lead the program. The extreme array of elevation from near sea level to nearly 10,000 feet above encompasses alpine, grasslands, wetlands, flat and rocky deserts, and more, and include an array of biomes and resident species.

To participate you must email Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com for zoom link.

Winter Birding in Florida with Lauri Shaffer (Virtual Presentation)
2021-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
February 17 (7-9pm)
Florida is an incredible place to go birding in the winter, with close to 6000 hotspots and 584 species observed throughout the state according to eBird. Since retirement, my husband and I have enjoyed spending a month every winter birding all over Florida in our RV. In this presentation, you will see photos and videos of the beautiful birds from each of the major sections of the state on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Snail Kites, Roseate Spoonbills, Florida Scrub Jays, Burrowing Owls, and wild parrots will all be highlighted, making for a very colorful program!
Lauri Shaffer is an avid birder and photographer from Muncy, PA. She loves to travel, lead bird walks, and give educational programs. You can follow her birding adventures at BirdingPictures.com and on the Seven Mountains Audubon page on Facebook.
Contact Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com

Audubon PA presents GBBC Live!
2021-02-13 08:00 - 11:00
8-11am. Saturday, February 13
Join us for our GBBC Live act.audubon.org with special guest hosts every half hour! Share your sightings and get help with IDs and checklists. Drop in for a few minutes or grab your coffee and stay a little longer.

Exploration of Larkwire
2021-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, January 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For its January educational program, Seven Mountains Audubon will lead a Zoom exploration of Larkwire, which teaches bird songs through an audiovisual program for your desktop or phone. After an overview of the program, we will challenge participants via a Larkwire quiz, beginning with common birds and progressing to less obvious ones. Please join us as we wile away the winter evening by learning bird songs and engaging in friendly competition!
To participate, email President Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com for the Zoom link.

Christmas Bird Count (Rescheduled December 29)
2020-12-29
The 2020 Lewisburg Christmas Bird Count has now been rescheduled to Tuesday December 29 because of weather and will not take place this Saturday, December 19! While Saturday’s weather will be better, it is likely roads in much of the count area will still be snow covered and impassible, limiting where we could safely bird.
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, National Audubon has issued guidelines for count areas that choose to hold a Christmas Bird Count. We will conduct the count with the following restrictions and changes:
1. No in-person compilation gatherings. You must submit your results by email.
2. Carpooling can only occur for members of the same household
3. Social distancing and/or masking is required at all times
4. There will be no assigned territories. People are free to count birds at any time or place within the count circle on Saturday, December 19
Anyone is welcome to participate. If interested in participating, please send an email to info@sevenmountainsaudubon.org .
For reference, the official count circle can be found here https://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=ac275eeb01434cedb1c5dcd0fd3fc7b4

Holiday Show and Tell
2020-12-16 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, December 16 from 7-9pm. (Virtual Event)
A Zoom gathering of all interested people that have anything bird related to share with everyone.
Instructions on how to participate will be forthcoming.
To participate, email President Kay Cramer at falconrider1@ymail.com for the Zoom link.
