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Quittapahilla Audubon Society



Quittapahilla - a Native American term meaning "spring that flows from among pines"





Welcome to the official website of the Quittapahilla Audubon Society. Quittapahilla Audubon is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Lebanon County and parts of the surrounding counties of Dauphin, Berks, and Lancaster in Pennsylvania. For more information about our activities please explore the links on this page. Our programs and field trips are open to the public. We hope to see you soon!


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UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES





PA BREEDING BIRD BLITZ for CONSERVATION

June 17 through June 20, 2022

Once again this year, Quittapahilla Audubon Society will be taking part in this fundraising event with the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology (PSO) to help support the Erie Bird Observatory, Ned Smith Center, and Willistown Conservation Trust. If you'd like to make a donation to support the QAS team, please visit this link:

QUITTIE AUDUBON TEAM


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All QAS programs have been cancelled. We hope to resume in-person programs in the Fall of 2022.


Upcoming Field Trips


Saturday, 4/16/2022 - Spring Wildflowers

Observation of native and introduced wildflowers at Fern Cliff in the Benton Ravine, a registered wildflower and old growth forest preserve located in southern Lancaster County. The group will leave from the south end of the old Lebanon Kmart parking lot at 8:30 a.m. (1745 Quentin Road, Lebanon, PA 17042) Carpooling is encouraged! Pack a lunch to be enjoyed at the scenic Susquehanna State Park after the hike. Wear hiking boots or old shoes and don’t forget your camera. Contact one of our trip leaders below if you have any questions.

Leaders Jim M. Logan (717-273-8438) and Jim C. Logan (717-865-5522)


Saturday, 4/30/2022 - Hammer Creek

Observation of flora and fauna. Meet 8 AM at Pumping Station parking lot off Route 322.

Leader Fritz Heilman (717-273-0487)


Tuesday, 5/3/2022 - Warbler Walk #1

Warbler Walk #1 at SGL 156 by Miners Village

Meet 8 AM at Miners Village ball field.

Leader Jim Fiorentino (717-269-0675)


Wednesday, 5/4/2022 - Warbler Walk #2

Warbler Walk #2 at SGL 145 by Colebrook

Meet 8 AM at white barn off Epler Road.

Leader Jim Fiorentino (717-269-0675)


Sunday, 5/15/2022 - Warbler Walk #3

Warbler Walk #3 by Obie Rd. & Mitchner’s Rd.

Meet 9 AM at Old Rexmont Dam parking lot near horse corrals.

Leader Jim Fiorentino (717-269-0675).


Tuesday, 5/17/2022 – LVRT at Jonestown

Observation of flora and fauna.

Meet 9 AM at Jonestown trailhead.

Leader Fritz Heilman (717-273-0487)


Thursday, 5/19/2022 – Warbler Walk #4

Warbler Walk #4 at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Meet 9 AM at visitor center parking lot.

Leader Jim Fiorentino (717-269-0675)



FOR YOUR INFORMATION





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QAS has grant funds available for environmental conservation projects. See the "Environmental Grants" section for more information.



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