Serving our County.
The Cumberland Conservation Collaborative (CCC) seeks to act together to protect, restore and enhance natural resources and quality of life in Cumberland County.
March 9, 2020, 6pm
Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau
53 West South Street, Carlisle PA 17013
Audubon Presentations
Audubon Pennsylvania's mission of conserving and restoring natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, wildlife, and their habitats helps to shape the Commonwealth's conservation agenda. Working with state, local and federal officials, along with our network of chapters, volunteers and many partners, Audubon PA is protecting and restoring Pennsylvania's natural heritage.
Common Birds of the Cumberland Valley
From: Audubon Pennsylvania
Date(s): On request
Point of contact: Paul T. Zeph, Director of Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania, 717-574-6668, pzeph@audubon.org
Cost: No cost, but will accept donation to help with travel costs and staff time
Length: Typical presentation is 45 minutes with questions after that, but can modify to fit any schedule
Description: In title. Can be modified to suit the audience.
Age group: For all age groups at your meeting location – day or evening
Facilities needed: Prefer if a projection screen or blank wall is available, but can bring a screen if needed. Presenter can also being a projector and extension cord if they are not available
Making Your Yard and Community More Bird-friendly
From: Audubon Pennsylvania
Date(s): On request
Point of contact: Paul T. Zeph, Director of Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania, 717-574-6668, pzeph@audubon.org
Cost: No cost, but will accept donation to help with travel costs and staff time
Length: Typical presentation is 45 minutes with questions after that, but can modify to fit any schedule
Description: In title. Can be modified to suit the audience.
Age group: For all age groups at your meeting location – day or evening
Facilities needed: Prefer if a projection screen or blank wall is available, but can bring a screen if needed. Presenter can also being a projector and extension cord if they are not available
Raptor Migration 101: introduction to the birds of prey that live and migrate through Pennsylvania, and their use of our ridges for their journey
From: Audubon Pennsylvania
Date(s): On request
Point of contact: Paul T. Zeph, Director of Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania, 717-574-6668, pzeph@audubon.org
Cost: No cost, but will accept donation to help with travel costs and staff time
Length: Typical presentation is 45 minutes with questions after that, but can modify to fit any schedule
Description: In title. Can be modified to suit the audience.
Age group: For all age groups at your meeting location – day or evening
Facilities needed: Prefer if a projection screen or blank wall is available, but can bring a screen if needed. Presenter can also being a projector and extension cord if they are not available
Plant It and They Will Sing: Attracting birds with native plants and identifying new visitors – by ear
Date(s): On request
From: Audubon Pennsylvania
Point of contact: Paul T. Zeph, Director of Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania, 717-574-6668, pzeph@audubon.org
Cost: No cost, but will accept donation to help with travel costs and staff time
Length: Typical presentation is 45 minutes with questions after that, but can modify to fit any schedule
Description: As human development continues to reduce the amount of habitat available for wildlife, suburban properties are becoming critical habitat for migrating and resident birds. Learn how using native plants in our yards not only benefit us personally and helps reduce our footprint, but also provides important space and high-quality food for our avian friends. Then we will learn easy and fun ways to recognize who is singing outside our windows. Can be modified to suit the audience.
Age group: For all age groups at your meeting location – day or evening
Facilities needed: Prefer if a projection screen or blank wall is available, but can bring a screen if needed. Presenter can also being a projector and extension cord if they are not available
Basic Birding by Ear
Date(s) On request
From: Audubon Pennsylvania
Point of contact: Paul T. Zeph, Director of Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania, 717-574-6668, pzeph@audubon.org
Cost: No cost, but will accept donation to help with travel costs and staff time
Length: Typical presentation is 45 minutes with questions after that, but can modify to fit any schedule
Description: Is spotting the bird sometimes the most challenging part of birding? Whether you are a backyard birder, novice, or seasoned birder, learning to bird by ear is one of the most effective ways to discover what is around you. By learn tricks that help you remember common Pennsylvania songbird songs, the spring “dawn chorus” becomes more rich and meaningful. Can be modified to suit the audience.
Age group: For all age groups at your meeting location – day or evening
Facilities needed: Prefer if a projection screen or blank wall is available, but can bring a screen if needed. Presenter can also being a projector and extension cord if they are not available
