Conservation and ASWP
The mission of ASWP is to inspire and educate the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to be respectful and responsible stewards of the natural world. Conservation of our natural resources is part and parcel of that stewardship.
Current regional initiatives involving ASWP include: Buffalo Creek Watershed Conservation Plan and Buffalo Valley Important Bird Area, the latter in conjunction with Pennsylvania Audubon. Both programs include our Todd Nature Reserve. Click on these links to learn more about these programs and how you can help.
In addition to these specific initiatives, ASWP invites you to join us in conserving our natural resources these ways:
- Join: Become a member to contribute financially to our efforts in conservation via land preservation at Beechwood and Todd, and environmental education.
- Volunteer: From facilities and land maintenance to answering phones to leading school children on nature walks, every hand helps. A special conservation component of ASWP is the Audubon Center for Native Plants.
- Learn: Attend some of our many educational programs and events. Remember, membership is not required (but it does provide a discount.)
- Enjoy. Walk our trails at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve and Todd Sanctuary to see for yourself what we are doing.
Links to Conservation Organizations
ASWP is just one of many organizations in our area and the nation dedicated to conservation issues. Follow these links to find more information on how you can get involved, locally and nationally!
Local Organizations
- Western PA Conservancy
- Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
- Three Rivers Birding Club
- Western Pennsylvania Field Institute
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Rachel Carson Homestead
- Rachel Carson Institute
- Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh
Other Web Directories to Local Organizations
- Three Rivers Free Net Directory of Local Environmental Organizations
- Directory of Land Trust Organizations in PA
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers in Western PA
- Wildbird Recovery, Valencia, PA
- Animal Rescue League Wildlife Center, Verona, PA
- Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, Harrisville, Venango Co. PA
National Organizations