AUDUBON EVENT: ROSE VALLEY LAKE OUTING

WHERE: Use GPS address 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 with several walking stops. This is a flat and easy walk-and-ride event. For more 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.

FOREST THERAPY WALK FOR THOSE WITH VISUAL

IMPAIRMENTS

WHERE: Rider Park

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon

NOTES: This walk is designed specifically for those experiencing blindness ro any visual impairments. We will enjoy a gentle, guided walk to enjoy the beauty of an early fall wander through a wooded trail at Rider Park close to the parking area.

We will end our time together with tea foraged from one of the trees or shrubs we encounter along the way. Human guides will be available and an audio description will be sent to all participants upon registration.

To learn more or register, please visit: https://www.deepgreenjourney.com/walk-for-visually-impaired

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.