Will Bluebells be blooming at the Susquehanna?
You may also see or hear Louisiana Waterthrush at the Susquehanna walk.  It is a warbler that nests along streams, and constantly bobs its tail
  
 
  
 
Field Trips and Events
Saturday, April 19, 8:30AM  - Flowers and Birds at
Susquehanna State Park
Leader: Colleen Webster
Join naturalist Colleen Webster for what will be an enjoyable time at one of Maryland's great, dynamic parks. Colleen has led many trips—introducing people to a variety of nature's spring aspects--at this location and we are glad that now she's doing so for CAS. Meet at the parking area near the walking bridge on Stafford Road. For information and to register, contact
Colleen at 410-459-4577 or cwebster@harford.edu.

Saturday, April 19, 8-10AM - Early Voices of Spring at Pickering Creek - Bird Walk-n-Talk Series
Celebrate spring by looking for early migrants and enjoying a morning of bird song in the wetlands meadows and woodlands of Pickering Creek Audubon Center.  Register three days in advance by calling 410-822-4903 - free.
 
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30AM - Old Rag Hike
Leader: Kevin McCahill
Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy the beauty of nature on the premier day hike in the Washington area. We will meet at 7:30am at the Park-n-Ride at I 70 and RT 32 (located just north of I 70) and car pool to the trail head in the Shenandoah National Park. The climb is strenuous but not technically difficult. It is 7.5 miles round-trip and takes 6-7 hours, including time for lunch at the top. You will need well broken in walking shoes or boots with
hiking socks, lunch, at least a quart of water, warm clothing and rain gear, and a pack to carry it all in. For those who are interested, after the hike we will stop for dinner in Warrenton, VA. We usually arrive back home around 8pm. For more information call Kevin McCahill at 443-831-3111.
 
Looking ahead:
April 26 - Bird Walk at Pickering Creek
April 26 - Saturday Bird Walk at Patterson Park
April 26 - Annual Spaghetti Dinner
April 27- Bird Walk at Adkins Arboretum
April 27 - Orchid and Wildflower Search at Patapsco
Volunteer Opportunities
Trail monitors, e-Bird monitors, and garden volunteers needed at Pickering Creek Audubon Center.  http://pickeringcreek.audubon.org/upcoming-volunteer-opportunities
 
Habitat Garden Volunteers needed with Patterson Park Audubon, 9AM-1030AM
April 5, May 3rd, and June 7th.  Call 410-558-2473 or email ppaudubon@gmail.com
 
Indoor and outdoor education volunteers needed at Patterson Park Audubon - contact Kate Creamer at 443-623-0717.
 
Audubon Day at Blackwater NWR
May 31 - 10AM-3PM - see our field trips page.
 
Volunteers are needed at the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Email volunteer coordinator Doris Leake at theleakes@yahoo.com for information
News
Don't miss our Spaghetti Dinner on April 26th!  Hugh Simmons will speak on Cuba: Paradise Frozen in Time.
 
Need help deciding which natives to plant this spring?  This U.S. Fish and Wildlife guide may help.  more
 
The Clean Water Act, solar power, a Minnesota mine, and climate change, all a part of the April Audubon Advisory more
 
Have you seen a Snowy Egret yet this spring?  more