Community Outdoors calendar for week of April 15
BIRDING AT EAGLE WATCH
WHERE: Little Pine State Park
WHEN: Friday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m.
NOTES: Stop by to go birding at the Eagle Watch and see how to identify the birds at Little Pine State Park. There will be a limited number of binoculars on hand, along with a spotting scope.
Participants should bring other bird-watching gear if desired. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.
The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new state/community guidelines. Those interested should meet at the Eagle Watch.
AUDUBON EVENT:
ROSE VALLEY
LAKE SOJOURN
WHERE: Meet at the South Boat Launch of Rose Valley Lake
WHEN: Saturday, April 19 at 8 a.m.
NOTES: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society at Rose Valley Lake to look for a wide variety of waterfowl. In addition to the lake species, there are typically an abundance of other specieis to see and hear.
We will work our way along the east shore by driving with several walking stops. This is a flat and easy walk-and-ride event.
Spotting scopes welcome. Program is free and open to the public. More details can be found at www.lycomingaudubon.org.
AUDUBON EVENT:
EARTH DAY OVER
THE BRIDGE
WHERE: River Walk on the North/Wegman’s side near the river dam.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
NOTES: Fifty-five years ago, Earth Day was initiated as a national expression of appreciation for Earth. Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for a bird walk on the River Walk. With signs and flags, we’ll walk across the Market Street Bridge. Thanks for adding your presence in this simple statement of celebration our beautiful planet.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.lycomingaudubon.org.
AUDUBON EVENT:
CHAPTER MEETING
WHERE: Taber Museum at 858 W. Fourth Street in Williamsport
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
NOTES: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society for the program “Cranes of North America” presented by Quinn Brownell and the International Crane Foundation. We will learn about crane biology, investigate the current threats to North American crane survival and discover methods used to conserve members of the crane family, including some endangered speciies.
The program is free and open to the public. You can also virtually attend with Zoom using the link found at www.lycomingaudubon.org.
AUDUBON EVENT:
EARTH DAY AT
RIDER PARK
WHERE: Rider Park
WHEN: Saturday, April 26 from 8-10 a.m.
NOTES: Join the Lycoming Audubon Society at Rider Park to learn about the Lycoming Audubon Bluebird Trail and look for birds along Francis Kennedy and Meadow Trails. The porgram is free and open to the public.
No registration is required. For more details visit www.lycomingaudubon.org.
JOY TO THE EARTH
WHERE: Selinsgrove Commons at 2. North Market Street (Selinsgrove)
WHEN: Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NOTES: Children and adults alike can share the excitement at the fourth annual Joy to the Earth celebration in honor of Earth month. The Ssuquehanna Valley Chapter of Citizen’s Climate education hosts this free event on April 26 at the Selinsgrove Commons.
Those in attendance will enjoy live music, hands-on activities and critters from works to fish, educational exhibits and more.
EARTH DAY AT MILL COVE
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
WHERE: Mill Cove Environmental Area (2317 Mill Creek Road, Tioga)
WHEN: Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NOTES: Join an Earth Day celebration in the outdoors on Saturday, May 3 at Mill Cove Environmental Area. The event will feature an interactive environmental outdoor recreational experience and has music beginning at 2 p.m. The event is scheduled rain or shine.
For more information, visit www.millcoveinc.org.



