The VFAS Calendar of Events features bird walks, hikes, educational programs, and special events occurring primarily in Southern Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions. Click here for a downloadable September ’19-February ’20 PDF calendar.
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| April 29, 2019 | April 30, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | May 2, 20198:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton Park8:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton ParkMay 2, 2019 – Exton Park 800 Swedesford Rd Exton, PA 19341 Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. This walk will join the Friends of Exton Park for their weekly bird walk. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars. The group often goes to breakfast afterwards. (various leaders) |
May 3, 2019 | May 4, 20198:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon Center8:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon CenterMay 4, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Join us for a free, guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners are welcome! We have extra binoculars, so don’t worry if you forget yours or don’t have them. Walks begin in the main parking lot. Facebook will be updated by 7:00 a.m. the day of each walk if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. (Various Leaders) 8:00 am: Nature Walk @ Meng Preserve8:00 am: Nature Walk @ Meng PreserveMay 4, 2019 – Join us for an early morning bird walk as we explore the Stone Hill Greenway in Lower Frederick Township. This walk is at the beginning of the spring migration. The goal is to intercept neo-tropical local breeding birds as well as those that are just passing through to regions further north. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars and ID books. Leader: Vincent Smith nyctea34@aol.com or 484-410-1157. |
May 5, 2019 |
| May 6, 2019 | May 7, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | May 9, 20198:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton Park8:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton ParkMay 9, 2019 – Exton Park 800 Swedesford Rd Exton, PA 19341 Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. This walk will join the Friends of Exton Park for their weekly bird walk. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars. The group often goes to breakfast afterwards. (various leaders) |
May 10, 2019 | May 11, 20198:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon Center8:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon CenterMay 11, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Join us for a free, guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners are welcome! We have extra binoculars, so don’t worry if you forget yours or don’t have them. Walks begin in the main parking lot. Facebook will be updated by 7:00 a.m. the day of each walk if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. (Various Leaders) 8:00 am: International Bird Migration Day: Bird-A-Thon!8:00 am: International Bird Migration Day: Bird-A-Thon!May 11, 2019 – Join us on this special day set aside to honor all the wonderful species of birds passing through our woods, thickets, and fields. The event promises great looks at spring migrants and also raises money for VFAS. If you wish to attend, please consider a donation to VFAS either per species seen or as a lump sum. Leader: Vincent Smith, 484-410-1157, nyctea34@aol.com For more information about Migratory Bird Day, click here! |
May 12, 2019 |
| May 13, 2019 | May 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | May 16, 20198:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton Park8:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton ParkMay 16, 2019 – Exton Park 800 Swedesford Rd Exton, PA 19341 Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. This walk will join the Friends of Exton Park for their weekly bird walk. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars. The group often goes to breakfast afterwards. (various leaders) |
May 17, 2019 | May 18, 20198:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon Center8:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon CenterMay 18, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Join us for a free, guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners are welcome! We have extra binoculars, so don’t worry if you forget yours or don’t have them. Walks begin in the main parking lot. Facebook will be updated by 7:00 a.m. the day of each walk if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. (Various Leaders) 8:00 am: Nature Walk @ Coventry Woods8:00 am: Nature Walk @ Coventry WoodsMay 18, 2019 – Coventry Woods is part of Hopewell Big Woods, and 153 species of birds have been recorded at this site in just the last four years. The trails are unpaved and some are steep. This walk of about 3-4 hours will cover 1-2 miles. If there is interest, there is the possibility of a second walk of similar duration and distance to follow at a different Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) |
May 19, 20198:00 am: Nature Walk @ Freedoms Foundation8:00 am: Nature Walk @ Freedoms FoundationMay 19, 2019 – The Freedoms Foundation is located on 75-acres in the heart of Valley Forge. VFAS has worked with the Medal of Honor grove to improve habitat by planting native plants and establishing a butterfly garden. The Grove has been approved for Level 1 arboretum accreditation. The Arboretum has over 50 species of trees & shrubs and they are inviting birders to visit the property. Please join us for a walk around the property to look for spring migrants and resident birds. Easy walking and beginner birders are welcome. Meet in the main parking lot. Leader: Rick Wolf; randewolf@icloud.com |
| May 20, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | May 23, 20198:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton Park8:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton ParkMay 23, 2019 – Exton Park 800 Swedesford Rd Exton, PA 19341 Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. This walk will join the Friends of Exton Park for their weekly bird walk. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars. The group often goes to breakfast afterwards. (various leaders) |
May 24, 2019 | May 25, 20198:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon Center8:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon CenterMay 25, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Join us for a free, guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners are welcome! We have extra binoculars, so don’t worry if you forget yours or don’t have them. Walks begin in the main parking lot. Facebook will be updated by 7:00 a.m. the day of each walk if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. (Various Leaders) 8:00 am: Heebner Bird & Nature Walk8:00 am: Heebner Bird & Nature WalkMay 25, 2019 –  Join us for an early morning bird walk along the Zacharias Trail as we search for resident birds (April), spring migrants (May), and nesting birds (June). Open to children, beginners, and non-birders. Leader: Vincent Smith nyctea34@aol.com or 484-410-1157. |
May 26, 2019 |
| May 27, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | May 30, 20198:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton Park8:30 am: Bird Walk at Exton ParkMay 30, 2019 – Exton Park 800 Swedesford Rd Exton, PA 19341 Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. This walk will join the Friends of Exton Park for their weekly bird walk. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars. The group often goes to breakfast afterwards. (various leaders) |
May 31, 2019 | June 1, 20198:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon Center8:00 am: Bird Walk @ John James Audubon CenterJune 1, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 Join us for a free, guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners are welcome! We have extra binoculars, so don’t worry if you forget yours or don’t have them. Walks begin in the main parking lot. Facebook will be updated by 7:00 a.m. the day of each walk if we need to cancel due to inclement weather. (Various Leaders) 8:00 am: Spring Bird Count8:00 am: Spring Bird CountJune 1, 2019 – John James Audubon Center @ Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon, PA 19403 610-666-5593 This annual Event includes teams of birders surveying 11 sections within the prescribed area 15 mile radius diameter circle, the center of which is the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove. Beginning and experienced birders are welcome. Section leaders will notify past participants. New volunteers please register by June 1 to be assigned to a team and site. Not all birding takes place at John James Audubon Center. Contact Vincent Smith at nyctea34@aol.com or 484-410-1157 |
June 2, 2019 |
