STAR PARTY

WHERE: Rider Park

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m.

NOTES: Gaze at the night sky through various telescopes. This is a relaxed chance to visit Rider Park in the evening hours. Local amateur astronomers will share their knowledge about the seasonal changes in star positions. Please arrive between 8-8:15 p.m. to get settled on the lawn.

Those who attend should bring blankets, chairs, snacks, warm clothing and red flashlights.

Those who wish to attend should register by emailing AmyP@FCFPartnership.org or calling 570-321-1500.

KAYAKING LITTLE PINE

WHERE: Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.

NOTES: During the Kayaking Little Pine program there will be a brief introduction to kayaking as well as a tour of Little Pine Reservoir. The history of the area as well as the flora and fauna will be topics of discussion.

There will be nine kayaks to reserve. All participants are asked to wear their life jackets with whistles to participate.

All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines.

Registrations will be taken to the DCNR Calendar of Events under the appropriate day and program.

Those interested should meet at the boat launch.

SOLAR VIEWING

WHERE: Hyner View State Park

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.

NOTES: Join the naturalist at Hyner Run State Park to do some solar viewing and learn things about the most well-known star in our solar system: the sun. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.

The program will be modified if the weather is cloudy and may be canceled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines.

Those interested should meet at the CCC Statute.

KATYDID CADENCE

WHERE: Hyner Run State Park

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:45 p.m.

NOTES: Ever hear a katydid sing? Or maybe a katydidn’t? Join the park naturalist to hear a katydid cadence on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Hyner Run State Park and learn about these fascinating insects and why they are singing at night.

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 community guidelines.

Those interested should meet at the amphitheater by the pool. Please bring a lawn chair.

AUDUBON WALK:

HAWK WATCH

WHERE: Montgomery Pike Overlook on Route 15 (take Market Street south past the overlook to the legal U-turn; come back on Route 15 North to the overlook parking lot on the right).

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.

NOTES: The hawk watch is close to home, inviting and beautiful. It has easy parking, is handicap accessible and has a spectacular view of the Susquehanna Valley. September is a prime time to watch kettles of broad-winged haks and given favorable weather and good fortune, we may be lucky to see some.

Smaller numbers of several other species are usually viewed. Those interested should bring a comfortable lawn chair. More information is available at ww.lycomingaudubon.org.

STAR PARTY

WHERE: Rider Park

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12-5 p.m.

NOTES: Details will be provided later by Erin Ruhl. More information can be found closer to the date at https://www.fcfpartnership.org

SNAKES OF PA

WHERE: Hyner Run State Park and Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) and 6 p.m. (Little Pine).

NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn about the different snakes of Pennsylvania. Topics will include the myths that have come up, diets, habitat and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to partiicpate.

The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines.

Those interested in the Hyner Run program should meet at the amphitheater by the pool. Those interested in the Little Pine program should meet at the amphitheater.

Please bring a lawn chair.

AUDUBON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: ROBERT PORTER ALLEN NATURAL AREA

WHERE: Robert Porter Allen Natural Area (Meet at the barn at 1722 Sylvan Dell Road)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOTES: Lycoming Audubon has several volunteer workdays planned for RPANA. This fall we are focusing on removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs.

Please bring your enthusiasm, work boots and work clothes. Light refreshments will be served.

We will divide into teams and walk the mown trails to manage invasive plants by cutting them down to the ground and treating the stems with herbicide.

AUDUBON EVENT: ROSE VALLEY LAKE OUTING

WHERE: Use GSP addresss for ‘Rose Valley Lake Boat Ramp South’

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m.

NOTES: We will meet our leader Bobby Brown at the south boat launch of the lake. There we will survey the waters of the lake for waterfowl, a spotting scope will be available. In addition to the lake species, there are typically an abundance of other species to see and hear at this favorite hotspot.

We will work our way along the lake’s east shore, driving wtih several walking stops. This is a flat and easy walk-and-ride event. For mroe details, visit www.lycomingaudubon.org.

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

WHERE: Little Buffalo State Park

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NOTES: Celebrate national hunting and fishing weekend with a brand-new field experience at Little Buffalo State Park. Learn some new hunting and fishing skills with expert instructors. All ages are welcome.

Registration is not required for this event.

Demos and talks currently include bass fishing, fly cashing, PA trappers, bird dog hunting, archery and falconry. More may be added soon.

Check the DCNR Calendar of Events for more details as they become available at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/hunting-fishing-day.

AUDUBON EVENT:

CHAPTER MEETING

WHERE: Taber Museum (858 West Fourth Street in Williamsport)

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

NOTES: Join Lycoming Audubon Society and Scott Harris for his talk centering around his book “RaptorQuest: Chasing America’s Raptors.” The story recounts his 17-month adventure tracking down every species of raptor in the lower 48 states. We will learn about his adventures, misadventures, successes and failures.

Harris retired in 2020 from the Los Angeles area where he and his wife Randi owned a marketing and branding company. While there, he had a syndicated newspaper column and three weekly radio shows. He sat on a number of boards of non-profit organizations and other foundations.

AUDUBON EVENT:

CANFIELD ISLAND

BIRDWALK

WHERE: Canfield Island (GPS address 2870 Greevey Road in Montoursville)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m

NOTES: This will be an evening birdwalk at a local hotspot that offers the chance to see and hear a wide variety of species. This will be a leisurely and flat walk from the parking area, out to the fields and riverfrtont of the island. The mixed habitat of this location means that one never knows what you might find.

For more information visit www.lycomingaudubon.org.