Audubon for Homeowners

Native Plant Nursery Work Sessions

10/22/24 10:00 am

Choose one of two sessions each Tuesday and get your hands dirty while learning new skills and making a difference for local habitat!

Native Plant Nursery Work Sessions

10/29/24 10:00 am

Choose one of two sessions each Tuesday and get your hands dirty while learning new skills and making a difference for local habitat!

Buffalo Creek Coalition Meeting - BCNP or Online

11/14/24 3:30 pm

Cross-Pollination: Certified Backyard Habitat Show & Tell - BFNR

11/14/24 6:00 pm

Brag about your Certified Backyard Habitat and all the ways that your native plants are making your property the prettiest in the neighborhood!

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

10/13/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

10/20/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

10/27/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

11/3/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

11/10/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

11/17/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Yoga in the Park - BCNP

11/24/24 4:00 pm

Give yourself the space to breathe and stretch so you’re ready for the work week during these sessions by Sol Power Yoga.

Members’ Sale and Holiday Shopping Kickoff at Audubon Nature Stores

11/9/24 9:00 am

On this day only, ASWP members receive 20% off* merchandise in any of our three Nature Stores, located at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Succop Nature Park, and Buffalo Creek Nature Park

Eco-Market: Holiday Edition! - BFNR

11/23/24 10:00 am

Join us for a market featuring nature-themed items from vendors whose work is made from recycled and sustainable materials. There will be an eco-friendly DIY wrapping paper station, too! Please visit aswp for more details on vendors and activities.

Full Moon Hike - SNP

11/15/24 6:00 pm

Let’s enjoy a night under a full moon. What might we hear? What can we see? Learn why hiking at night, or under a full moon, can be fun, and some tips for enjoying your time outside.

Owl Prowl - BFNR

11/15/24 7:00 pm

Learn about our local owls, then search for them on the trails. This event is appropriate for all ages. We will meet participants in the parking lot.

Owl Prowl - BCNP

10/26/24 7:00 pm

Learn about our local owls, then search for them on the trails. This event is appropriate for all ages. We will meet participants in the parking lot.

Owl Prowl - BCNP

11/16/24 7:00 pm

Learn about our local owls, then search for them on the trails. This event is appropriate for all ages. We will meet participants in the parking lot.

Make and Take Nature Journal - SNP

10/12/24 10:00 am

Bind high-quality paper to heirloom quality leather covers to create a unique journal in which you can record your observations. You’ll decorate the journal and add a clasp to secure it shut.

Make and Take Nature Journal - BCNP

10/12/24 1:00 pm

Bind high-quality paper to heirloom quality leather covers to create a unique journal in which you can record your observations. You’ll decorate the journal and add a clasp to secure it shut.

Make and Take Nature Journal - BFNR

10/19/24 10:00 am

Bind high-quality paper to heirloom quality leather covers to create a unique journal in which you can record your observations. You’ll decorate the journal and add a clasp to secure it shut.

Seed Collecting - SNP

10/12/24 2:00 pm

Learn to harvest native seed while you help ASWP’s native plant nursery to replenish its stocks—and you’ll be able to add to your own plant collection. Participants will gain hands-on experience collecting, cleaning, and sowing a variety of native plant seed.

FULL - Seed Collecting - BFNR

10/12/24 10:00 am

Learn to harvest native seed while you help ASWP’s native plant nursery to replenish its stocks—and you’ll be able to add to your own plant collection. Participants will gain hands-on experience collecting, cleaning, and sowing a variety of native plant seed.

FULL - Winter Seed Sowing Workshop - BFNR

11/2/24 10:00 am

Join us for a basic lesson on collecting, cleaning, and sowing some of the Pittsburgh area’s classic native landscape plants. Participants will sow eight different high-wildlife value native species to take home.

Winter Firecraft - SNP

12/21/24 1:00 pm

In this program, learn how to find natural fire making materials in winter. You’ll even make ferrocerium rod fire kits to take home. The kit includes a pouch, charcloth, a ferro rod, and a striker. If the sun is out, we can use lenses to ignite our fires!

Winter Firecraft - BCNP

12/21/24 4:00 pm

In this program, learn how to find natural fire making materials in winter. You’ll even make ferrocerium rod fire kits to take home. The kit includes a pouch, charcloth, a ferro rod, and a striker. If the sun is out, we can use lenses to ignite our fires!

Decorate a Mini Tree - BFNR

12/7/24 10:00 am

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mini tree using natural materials

Decorate a Mini Tree - SNP

12/7/24 10:00 am

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mini tree using natural materials

Decorate a Mini Tree - BCNP

12/14/24 2:00 pm

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mini tree using natural materials

Yule Log Hike and Craft - BCNP

12/7/24 10:00 am

Hike into the woods to gather natural materials to decorate a birch Yule log. The drill candle holes and level your log so that it will stay in proper position when you use it to decorate for the holidays.

Yule Log Hike and Craft - SNP

12/14/24 10:00 am

Hike into the woods to gather natural materials to decorate a birch Yule log. The drill candle holes and level your log so that it will stay in proper position when you use it to decorate for the holidays.

Yule Log Hike and Craft - BFNR

12/14/24 10:00 am

Hike into the woods to gather natural materials to decorate a birch Yule log. The drill candle holes and level your log so that it will stay in proper position when you use it to decorate for the holidays.

Autumn Changes - Renzie Park Senior Center

10/19/24 10:00 am

Plants and animals are preparing for winter. We will discuss why trees show brilliant fall colors as they prepare dormancy, compared to why birds leave their showy spring plumage behind for duller forms.

Land Use History of Moraine State Park: North Country Club Road Hike

11/9/24 9:00 am

Moraine State Park was created in the 1960s and it still bears the evidence of previous occupation. On this hike we will explore house foundations, cemeteries, old roads, and even a still-flowing springhouse. Once on site, we will use two parking areas along the same road.

Winter Tree Identification - BCNP

11/16/24 10:00 am

Leaves are not the only characteristic that defines a tree species. Bark, twigs, buds, shape, and even smell can be used to identify a tree during the winter months. Join us as we take a closer look at the diverse species of trees present along our trails.

Winter Tree Identification - SNP

11/16/24 2:00 pm

Leaves are not the only characteristic that defines a tree species. Bark, twigs, buds, shape, and even smell can be used to identify a tree during the winter months. Join us as we take a closer look at the diverse species of trees present along our trails.

Winter Tree Identification - BFNR

11/23/24 10:00 am

Leaves are not the only characteristic that defines a tree species. Bark, twigs, buds, shape, and even smell can be used to identify a tree during the winter months. Join us as we take a closer look at the diverse species of trees present along our trails.

Christmas Bird Count Warm Up w/ Coffee and Bagels - BFNR

11/30/24 10:00 am

Beginners welcome! Enjoy coffee, bagels, and a bird hike as you learn how to count birds for science. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Counts. This program includes a classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. Appropriate for adults and interested youth.

Christmas Bird Count Warm Up w/ Coffee and Bagels - SNP

11/30/24 10:00 am

Beginners welcome! Enjoy coffee, bagels, and a bird hike as you learn how to count birds for science. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Counts. This program includes a classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. Appropriate for adults and interested youth.

Christmas Bird Count Warm Up w/ Coffee and Bagels - McKeesport

11/30/24 10:00 am

Meet at the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. Beginners welcome! Enjoy coffee, bagels, and a bird hike as you learn how to count birds for science. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Counts. This program includes a classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. Appropriate for adults and interested youth.

Christmas Bird Count Warm Up w/ Coffee and Bagels - BCNP

12/7/24 2:00 pm

Meet at the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. Beginners welcome! Enjoy coffee, bagels, and a bird hike as you learn how to count birds for science. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Counts. This program includes a classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. Appropriate for adults and interested youth.

Pennsyvlania's Ice Age Past - Online

10/15/24 7:00 pm

Just a geologic instant ago, portions of Pennsylvania were covered in massive glaciers. There are still many signs of this violent age written into our landscape. In this program, you will learn how to identify weathering patterns and rock types that are indicative of glacial activity.

The Corvids: Blue Jays, Crows, and Ravens - Online

10/29/24 7:00 pm

Corvids display remarkable intelligence and are among the most intelligent birds on Earth. Members of the family have demonstrated self-awareness in mirror tests, possess tool-making ability, and passing information through generations.

What Gall! - Online

11/6/24 7:00 pm

Just what is that spotty, lumpy, bumpy or otherwise weird growth on leaves, twigs or stems? Plant galls are often seen, but what causes them can remain a mystery. Are they good? Bad? Useful? Let's take a look at these fascinating little bits of plant real estate.

Lunch and Learn & Native Plants: Winter Sowing Native Plant Seeds - Online

11/13/24 12:00 pm

Plants native to southwestern Pennsylvania have many adaptations that help them to survive harsh winters. Seeds fall to the ground, get covered by leaf litter, and generally go dormant. However, the cold temperatures and moist conditions later in winter break this dormancy just before the seeds germinate in spring.

Winter Plants for Berries and Birds - Online

11/16/24 10:00 am

We will discuss how to help sustain birds during the harsh winter months using bird-friendly native woody plants. We’ll also talk about ways to prepare your landscape at the end of the season to support resident birds through the winter.

Bats of Western Pennsylvania - Online

12/3/24 7:00 pm

This program focuses on the different bat species found here, the bats’ ecologies and life histories, as well as updates on White-nose Syndrome. We will also discuss ways to help bats by creating bat boxes and bat-friendly habitats in your own backyard.

Natural Meadows of Pennsylvania - Online

11/20/24 7:00 pm

In Pennsylvania, we have three types of naturally occurring meadow ecosystems. These distinct meadows developed due to unique geologic conditions. This program will cover natural history of these ecosystems and how they operate today.

Owl Ecology in Winter - Online

12/17/24 7:00 pm

Did you a local owl starts breeding in January? How do they hunt and survive the cold, dark, winter months? This program will look at several of our local owl species and their ecology. We’ll also talk about the irruptive Snowy Owl.

Winter Wreaths - BCNP

12/8/24 2:00 pm

Make a new wreath for the winter season! We’ll provide all the supplies needed for you to create a simple evergreen wreath to adorn your home.

Fall Wreath Decoration - NEW DATE - SNP

11/2/24 2:00 pm

Have you decorated for Fall yet? We’ll provide all the supplies needed for you to create a simple wreath to adorn your home.

Winter Firecraft - BFNR

12/14/24 1:00 pm

In this program, learn how to find natural fire making materials in winter. You’ll even make ferrocerium rod fire kits to take home. The kit includes a pouch, charcloth, a ferro rod, and a striker. If the sun is out, we can use lenses to ignite our fires!

Dig in the Dirt! Garden and Landscaping Support

10/24/24 11:00 am

Volunteers are needed to help ASWP maintain demonstration gardens and other landscaped areas around Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Materials and training will be provided. Registration is requested.

Dig in the Dirt! Garden and Landscaping Support

10/10/24 11:00 am

Volunteers are needed to help ASWP maintain demonstration gardens and other landscaped areas around Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Materials and training will be provided. Registration is requested.

Dig in the Dirt! Garden and Landscaping Support

10/17/24 11:00 am

Volunteers are needed to help ASWP maintain demonstration gardens and other landscaped areas around Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Materials and training will be provided. Registration is requested.

Native Plant Nursery Work Sessions

10/15/24 10:00 am

Choose one of two sessions each Tuesday and get your hands dirty while learning new skills and making a difference for local habitat!