Seminars

Due to the social distancing requirements with COVID-19, ALL SEMINARS ARE CANCELLED until further notice.

Take advantage of a special one-time offer when you join us for a seminar!

Call or Click on Link below to Register - please include your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EVENT NAME and DATE

Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Space is limited - PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Instructor: Dan Hinnebusch, Ornithologist

Feeling Blue?  Watch Some Bluebirds!

Everyone wants bluebirds to visit.  Learn about the lives of bluebirds and find out how to make them feel welcome in your yard.

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

Save the Birds!

The bird population has declined by 3 billion since the 1970's.  What can you do to help save the birds? 

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

What Bird is That?

Learn tips to identify birds you have at your feeder or in your backyard.

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (In-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Pennsylvania

Come learn about these bug-sized birds just as they’re returning on their spring migration.

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

The Joys of Summer Bird Feeding

Watching birds in your backyard is fun, relaxing, and educational.  Want to learn how to attract various species of beautiful birds to your backyard?  Not sure what foods, feeders, or nest boxes work best?  Are there things you can do to make your backyard a bird-friendly habitat?

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

Nocturnal Predators - The Owls of Pennsylvania

These fascinating, secretive raptors often go unnoticed due to their nocturnal habits.  Let's shine some light on what we know about them.  We will discuss the eight most common species in Pennsylvania.

  • Mechanicsburg:  Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)

More Ways to Save the Birds!

The bird population has dropped by 30% since the 1970's.  Many factors have contributed to this decline.  Birds need our help!  Learn more things that you can do to help save the birds.

  • Mechanicsburg: Saturday, date to be announced, 11 am to noon (in-store)
  • Lancaster: Thursday, date to be announced, 6:30 to 7:30 pm (Birds & Wine Series - next door at Thorn Hill)