The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave., Lancaster.

This once-a-year social opportunity will feature refreshments and an opportunity to explore the North Museum and its ornithological collection. New this year is the opportunity to view the new Imaging Insects temporary exhibit that opened in September of 2025. Light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-725-2717.

The LCBC will also offer three field trips in February, all of which are free and open to the public.

The trip on Saturday, Feb. 7, will take place at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, with birding from the deck overlooking the Susquehanna River from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Club members will have spotting scopes set up under the main porch pavilion and will be on hand to help with identification and to answer birding questions. Light refreshments will be available to attendees. The event is held in collaboration with the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, which is managed by the Susquehanna Natural Heritage Area for the Borough of Columbia. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.

A trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, with an 8 a.m. start. The group will view the lake from different areas with the possibility of finding 12 to 20 species, with a focus on waterfowl. Participants should register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, by contacting Craig Boyhont at 717-368-5986 or cboyhont@gmail.com.

A Beginner Birder opportunity will also be held at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, Feb. 28, for individuals who would like to further their birding observation skills. Participants should meet at the Visitors Center at 3 p.m. The group will explore the Conservation Trail and learn about the many species of birds that gather at Middle Creek during this time of year. Participants may also search for short-eared owls at dusk. Participants should register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, by contacting Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com. If necessary, weather-related cancellations will be made by noon on the day of the trip.

For more information about the LCBC, visit http://www.lancasterbirdclub.org, http://www.facebook.com/lancasterbirdclub, or http://www.instagram.com/lancasterbirdclub.