Quittapahilla Audubon Society

04/23/2026

Our Annual Banquet is coming up on May 19, 2026, and reservations are due in less than two weeks (on May 6th).

You'll have some time to talk with friends and peruse the many raffle prizes, then we'll share a meal provided by the Hebron Banquet Hall and enjoy a program presented by Dr. Len Eiserer titled "Bringing Up Baby: The American Robin"

We hope you'll join us for a delicious meal, a great program, and a chance at some terrific raffle prizes! Reservations are due by 5/6/2026. Feel free to share this information with any others that may be interested in attending. The reservation form with all of the details is linked below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xzhiVTb01nW4l8pKHCQq8ZCVQJFS2OkM/view?usp=sharing
Note that when you send in your reservation and payment, we don't send out tickets for the banquet as we will just check you in as you come into the banquet hall.

04/10/2026

Celebrate the magic of spring migration at Middle Creek on World Migratory Bird Day!

This family friendly event held on Saturday, May 9, highlights the incredible journeys birds make across the globe.

This year’s theme — “Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter” — highlights how your sightings and participation help biologists better understand and protect migratory species.

Interactive and hands on activities? You betcha!

Live bird banding demonstrations
Guided bird walks
Conservation partners
Habitat hayrides and MORE!

Whether you’re a lifelong birder or just curious about the birds that call PA home, your observations truly make a difference.

This outdoor event takes place at Middle Creek Visitors Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is FREE and open to all ages.

We will have Holy Smoked Meats LLC food truck on site AND PA Dairymen's Association Farm Show milkshakes, too!

Come celebrate the birds that connect continents — and learn how you can help conservation take flight. We look forward to seeing you at Middle Creek!

02/13/2026

Our next QAS field trip is coming up on Sunday 2/15/2026. See the information below and please contact the trip leader listed with any questions.

Sunday, February 15 – Union Canal Tunnel Park
Observation of flora and fauna (including counting birds for the 29th annual “Great Backyard Bird Count”).
Meet 2 PM at the park’s 25th Street parking lot.
Leader Fritz Heilman (717-273-0487)

Please note the following from trip leader Fritz Heilman:
Note we meet 2 pm at 25th street parking lot, however the lot is currently not the best option for parking due to the snow pack - if attending I suggest parking either along 24th street or Mifflin Street, but NOT Guilford as Guilford has more issues with the still present snows - I plan to be at the park’s entrance to direct anyone attending to park at the above locations…Fritz

Also, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is happening now (2/13 through 2/16)! Anyone can participate in the GBBC, just check details on their website.

Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us in February!

01/25/2026

Due to the uncertainty of the weather over the next few days and in the interest of the safely of everyone involved, we have decided to cancel this Wednesday's (1/28/2026) program (Birding Pennsylvania’s State Parks by Chris Kemmerer).

We are tentatively rescheduling the program for 2/25/2026, pending confirmation from the speaker.

Stay warm, stay safe, and keep your bird feeders filled!

11/17/2025

Please join us on Wednesday 11/19/2025 at 7:00pm for our next program:
Birding New Zealand’s South Island by Warren & Nina Wolf

Programs are held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 723 Lehman Street in Lebanon. The church has a well-lit parking lot with ample parking located behind the church off of Spruce Street. Please enter the church from the parking lot entrance.

Our programs are open to the general public. The programs are designed for a general audience and children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

10/15/2025

One of our own QAS Board members, Terry Weaver, is partnering with the Lebanon Penn State Extension office to present this program. Register to attend by October 24th.

Learn how to attract birds to your backyard with native plants, feeders, and habitat tips in this workshop with Penn State Extension and Quittapahilla Audubon.

09/29/2025

Our annual wild bird seed sale in underway! Orders must be received by 10/13/2025. See the brochure linked below for all of the details. Help support QAS and make your backyard birds happy at the same time!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqytIUR5c8XkAIZrPXMyzySXN9u-qJe7/view?usp=sharing

09/15/2025

Our Fall 2025 newsletter is now available to view/download. Find our full listing of 2025-2026 programs and field trips, information about our 47th Annual QAS Bird Seed Sale (order form coming soon!) and see how QAS is active in our community. 🦉

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLZnxazJUhOrEfawygwgJtthBU7IsfTP/view?usp=sharing

08/21/2025

08/18/2025

The field trip for today to the Quittie Wetland Preserve for the 6th Annual Butterfly Count has been rescheduled to Saturday August 23rd at 10 am.