Audubon Society announces upcoming meeting schedule

The Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society recently announced their meeting schedule for the fall and winter meetings. The public is invited to join club members on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Airport Senior Community Club House, located at 78 Piper St. in Sayre.

Meetings always start with much camaraderie and bird sighting stories over a dish-to-pass supper at 6 p.m. Those attending the supper should bring their own table service. There is a short business meeting after the meal, and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. 

The program for Sept. 6 is the “Life of a Rehabber” by Barb Cole, from Owego. Barb has many decades of experience in rehabilitating birds and wildlife. She is willing to answer questions about what to do if you find an injured bird or animal.

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Randy Conner from the Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers will present the program. He will bring some of his carvings and explain some of the basic carving skills.

On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the program will be “Turkeys and other Game Birds,” presented by Daniel Rhodes, education coordinator for the Bradford County Conservation District. 

There are no meetings in December and January. The meetings will resume on Feb. 7 with a program on the Adirondacks by Theresa Wells.

Local teachers, doctors, and business owners interested in bringing birds and wildlife back from near extinction organized the Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society in1941. The group has been educating the valley folks about bird conservation and promoting the welfare of wildlife and birds. 

The group provides information to the public and encourages everyone to become interested and informed about ways in which the survival of birds and insects can be maintained. Their recent outreach programs have been focused on pollinators. 

The club donates books to local libraries and has the Teri Callear Donlin that will provide money to students interested in helping the environment. 

Current officers are President Duane Wells, First Vice President Trish Benish, Second Vice President and Memorial Books Pat Ronsvalle, Treasurer Marsha Zwierlein, and Secretary Inga Wells. 

For more information, contact Inga at (607) 425-7426. You can also visit www.susquehannavalleyaudubon.org for more information. All are welcome to join the free meetings.