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

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  • 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.…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “Ears in the Sky: Using Drones to Study Songbirds”

    North Museum of Nature and Science 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA, United States

    Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, have now been widely used in ecology and environmental monitoring for several years. Andy’s research program with undergraduate students at Gettysburg College aims to…

  • Habitat Hayrides at Middle Creek for National Hunting and Fishing Day

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

    Join Lancaster and Lebanon's bird clubs on National Hunting and Fishing Day's famous Habitat Hayrides to look for birds and learn about the habitats that those species utilize. Please note…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “Piping Plovers at Presque Isle… A Love Story!”

    North Museum of Nature and Science 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA, United States

    After a 60-year absence, Piping Plovers are now once again calling Gull Point at Presque Isle State Park their summer home. Nesting there since 2017, they have contributed to the endangered Great Lakes…

  • Fall Fest Bird Walks at Millport Conservancy

    Millport Conservancy 737 E Millport Rd, Lititz, PA, United States

    Held in conjunction with the North Museum of Nature and Science Club members will lead two introductory bird walks through habitat at the Millport Conservancy as part of the North…

  • Chestnut Grove Natural Area Field Trip

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

    Sarah Gotwols will lead a field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA) in preparation for the upcoming CBC season. This will also be a great time to observe winter…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “PGC Initiatives for Recovering PA’s Birds”

    North Museum of Nature and Science 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA, United States

    Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by Stefan Karkuff, Pennsylvania Game Commission Many of our bird species are in decline, and…

  • Southern Lancaster Christmas Bird Count (SoLanCo CBC)

    All birders are welcome and newcomers will be pared with experienced CBC volunteers. Derek Stoner is the coordinator for the SoLanCo CBC.  Contact Derek at (484) 723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com to…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “Bird Migration in Lancaster and Beyond ”

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

    Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by Shelly Eshleman, MS, Willistown Conservation Trust This program will focus on bird…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “Avifauna of Hawaii: Birds on the Brink”

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

    Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Mandy Talpas, Hawaii Bird Tours Hawaii is tragically known as the endangered…

  • Canceled Ferncliff Preserve & Bald Eagle Road Field Trip

    Ferncliff Preserve Wildlife Preserve Rd., Drumore, PA, United States

    Trip has been cancelled due to trip leader illness. Club President Ted Nichols will lead a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy's Ferncliff Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road checking out…

  • Monthly Club Meeting – “Life in a Nestbox: American Kestrels and Barn Owls”

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

    Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Jon Kauffman, PSU’s Shavers Creek Environmental Center Jon Kauffman will present an…

  • Conoy Wetlands Preserve Field Trip (Prescot Rd.)

    Conoy Wetlands Preserve (Prescot Road) Prescot & River Rd, Bainbridge, PA, United States

    Sarah Gotwols will lead a summer walk through a forested area along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at 7 a.m. in the parking area located at the end of…

  • Clark Nature Preserve Field Trip

    Clark Nature Preserve 400 House Rock Rd, Pequea, PA, United States

    Sarah Gotwols will lead a walk through the Clark Nature Preserve to explore the meadow and woodlands for summer birds such as buntings, vireo, and tanagers. Meet in the parking…

  • Chestnut Grove Field Trip

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

    Larry Bernhardt will lead a field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA). Meet at the preserve’s main parking lot (directions below) at 7 a.m. CGNA is an ideal place…

  • Ironville Park Raptor Watch

    Ironville Community Park 711-725 Prospect Rd, Columbia, PA, United States

    Carl Groff will lead the count at a hawk watch that will take place in the Ironville Community Park parking lot off Prospect Road starting at 9:30 a.m. The viewing…