Quittapahilla Audubon Society (QAS) will hold special events in December. The events are free and open to the public and suitable for people of all ages. For more details, visit http://www.qasaudubon.org.

A Christmas social will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 723 Lehman St., Lebanon. The social gathering will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. Members will share their favorite slides and digital photos with the group. Attendees are asked to bring a plate of holiday treats to share. Parking is located behind the church off Spruce Street, and guests should enter the church from the parking lot entrance.

QAS will hold its 43rd annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 17. The event includes walking and driving to count birds within prescribed areas. For details, contact Fritz Heilman at 717-273-0487.

On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, a winter bird walk will kick off the new year. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at Lebanon Valley Expo Center next to Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. For details, call Jim Fiorentino at 717-269-0675.