Download the 2026 LCBC Programs & Field Trips Brochure in PDF format covering all club events in 2026!

Are you a beginner birder? Don’t miss our Beginner Birder Trips meant to introduce new birders to the hobby, including bird identification, binocular use and mobile apps. Check them out here!

  • Beginner Birder Trip – Safe Harbor Dam & Observation Road

    Safe Harbor Dam & Observation Road 1 Powerhouse Rd, Conestoga, PA, United States

    Sarah Gotwols will lead a field trip to Safe Harbor Dam and Observation Road for beginner birders or for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Safe Harbor Dam parking lot. Target species include waterfowl, Bald Eagles, other raptors and winter migrants. These special walks…

  •  Beginner Birder Trip to Middle Creek WMA

    Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA, United States

    Contact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com Beginner Birder field trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time or who would like to further their birding observation skills. We will meet at the Visitors Center and introduce attendees to the many species of birds…

  • Beginner Birder Trip to Riverfront Park

    Riverfront Park Pavilion 551 Vinegar Ferry Road, Marietta, PA, United States

    Contact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com Beginner Birder field trip at Riverfront Park and journey along the Northwest River Trail along the Susquehanna River. This trip is designed for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time or would like to further their birding observation skills. Our target species will include a variety…

  • Southeast Nature Fest Outreach & Bird Walk in Lancaster City

    Hazel I. Jackson Middle School 431 S Ann St., Lancaster, PA, United States

    Lancaster County Bird Club will setup a table at the Southeast Nature Fest showcasing the club’s activities, bird conservation and the hobby of birding from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Hazel Jackson Middle School. A bird walk to introduce individuals to the hobby of birding will also be held prior to the event from…

  • Beginner Birder Trip at East Lampeter Township Community Park

    Sarah Gotwols will lead an afternoon fall migration beginner birder walk at East Lampeter Township Community Park Celebrate the beauty of fall and the magic of migration with us on a beginner birding program at East Lampeter Township Community Park! Led by an expert from the Lancaster County Bird Club, this walk is perfect for…

  • Beginner Bird Walk at Chestnut Grove

    Chestnut Grove Natural Area 43 Chestnut Grove Rd, Conestoga, PA, United States

    Sarah Gotwols will lead our final beginner birder walk of the year at Chestnut Grove Natural Area. Meet the leader at 9 a.m. at the preserve’s main parking lot. This trip is for all ages and open to anyone who is new to birding. Participants can expect to learn proper use of binoculars, field guides and apps to…

  • Beginner Birder Trip to Middle Creek WMA

    Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA, United States

    Beginner Birder field trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time or who would like to further their birding observation skills. We will meet at the Visitors Center and introduce attendees to the many species of birds that gather at Middle Creek during this…

  • Beginner Birder Trip to Riverfront Park

    Riverfront Park Pavilion 551 Vinegar Ferry Road, Marietta, PA, United States

    Contact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com Beginner Birder field trip at Riverfront Park and journey along the Northwest River Trail along the Susquehanna River. This trip is designed for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time or would like to further their birding observation skills. Our target species will include a…