Will Virginia Bluebells be blooming at Susquehanna this weekend?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Field Trips and Events
Saturday, April 16 and Saturday, April 23, 830am
Leader: Colleen Webster, Warblers and Wildflowers at Susquehanna State Park
Enjoy a pleasant stroll among the emerging spring wildflowers of beautiful Susquehanna State Park while also looking for early migrant songbirds and
lingering winter visitors. Meet at the parking area at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River just north of Rock Run Mill. For more information, contact Colleen at 410-459-4577 or cwebster@harford.edu.
 
Saturday, April 16, 930-330pm, All Audubon Day in the Marsh, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
The day will feature marsh grass planting and exploration in the morning with staff from Audubon and the US Fish and Wildlife Service staff.  We'll have a complimentary Audubon Family pizza lunch together and then set off for Chesapeake Audubon Society's Farm Creek Marsh to learn more about Audubon's work to protect Maryland's saltmarshes from Dr. David Curson, Audubon Maryland-DC's Director of Bird Conservation and USFWS' Matt Whitbeck.  The day will be a great opportunity to connect with great scientists and other bird enthusiasts and make a difference for birds in our state.  Registration is required by calling 410-822-4903 or email mgillen@audubon.org
 
Thursday April 21—7:00am (all day)  Leader: Kevin
McCahill,  Earth Day Hike Up Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park  
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy the beauty of nature on the premier day hike in the Washington area.  We will meet at 7:00 at the Park-n-Ride at I 70 and RT 32 (located just north of I 70).  The climb is strenuous
but not technically difficult.  It is about an 8 mile circuit hike, and takes 6-7 hours, including time for lunch at the top, where your efforts are rewarded with stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley below.  You will need
well broken in walking/trail shoes or boots with hiking socks, lunch, at least a quart of water, warm clothing and rain gear and a day pack to carry it all in.  We usually arrive back home around 7 pm.  To register for the hike or for more information call Kevin McCahill at 443.831.3111, or email at mamie.gdad@verizon.net.
 
Tuesday, April 26, 8-10am, Patterson Park Bird Explorers
Now students can join Audubon as citizen scientists! A teen expert will lead us as we use binoculars and the eBird app to collect data on urban bird species and share our findings with the greater scientific community.
No experience necessary, and all materials are provided! Service learning hours for student scientists! This program is designed for teens in grades 6-12, but enthusiastic students of all ages are welcome.
This program is free and open to the public! No school this day!  Registration required  by emailing ppaudubon@gmail.com or call 410-558-BIRD.
 
Saturday, April 30, 8-930am, Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
Meet at the fountain in the northwest corner of Patterson Park, closest to the intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave. and E. Lombard St. Free street parking is available - there is no driving in the park. For questions or directions: ppaudubon@gmail.com or 410-558-BIRD. No need to register.
 
Saturday,  April 30, 600pm Annual Spaghetti
Dinner  "Saving Chesapeake Bay's Salt Marshes"
Speaker:  Dave Curson
In 2014 Audubon and partners were awarded a $3.5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to carry out  projects to increase the resilience of tidal marshes at Blackwater NWR and Farm Creek Marsh. David Curson will provide an update on how these projects are going, how they will benefit the unique assemblage of salt marsh birds in Southern Dorchester County  Important Bird Area, and how this work fits into Audubon’s climate adaptation plan for the marshes of the Chesapeake Bay.  See our events page for details.   
 
Looking Forward
May 7 - Wildflower Hike at Patapsco
May 7 - Audubon Habitat Team at Patterson Park
May 14 - Warbler Walk at Susquehanna
May 15 - Double Rock Park Bird Walk
May 13 - Friday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
May 21 - Kayak Trip at Perryville
May 22 - North Point State Park Youth Bird Walk
June 11 - Tour, Toast & Taste with Pickering Creek
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer  with Chesapeake Audubon!
Click here for current opportunities.   We especially need someone to manage our website.
 
Patterson Park Audubon loves having volunteers for their school programs.  Contact them at ppaudubon@gmail.com or call 410-558-2473 or visit their website.
 
Pickering Creek Audubon Center: 
Please visit their website for current opportunities, or contact Samantha at spitts@audubon.org or call 410-822-4903.
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