Audubon for Homeowners

Bird Drawing or Painting Two Day Workshop (BFNR)

4/25/20 10:30 am

April 25 and May 2. Work with basic shapes using value, line, texture and more. Demonstrations of eyes, beaks, feet, and feathers will be done to help explain the process from start to finish. We’ll use graphite for first week of the class. The second week project can be graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, or any other medium of choice. References will be available or bring three clear references then select one for your project.

Creating Nature-Friendly Spaces at Home - Todd Nature Store - CANCELED

4/9/20 7:00 pm

Make your outdoor space be a haven for insect-eating birds, native plants, and helpful pollinators. Learn tips and strategies to create a peaceful and beautiful outdoor space that provides a helping hand to nature.

Creating Nature-Friendly Spaces at Home - Succop Nature Park - CANCELED

4/7/20 7:00 pm

Make your outdoor space be a haven for insect-eating birds, native plants, and helpful pollinators. Learn tips and strategies to create a peaceful and beautiful outdoor space that provides a helping hand to nature.

Mini Birding Camp for Adults

6/5/20

Birding is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America. The primary objective of this camp is for every participant to emerge from the course with a lasting knowledge of and appreciation for birds, particularly the birds of Western Pennsylvania. Campers will develop their birding skills by spending time in the field observing species with one of our expert guides and Master Birder graduates. Included are visits to Todd Nature Reserve June 5th), Moraine State Park (June 6th), and Harrison Hills Park (June 7th). This is an all day camp, from 8am - 4 pm with an hour and a half break for lunch.

Native Plant Nursery Spring Sale

5/9/20 9:00 am

Add beauty to your yard while also supporting birds and pollinators by gardening with native plants! On opening day, an extra 10% discount will be offered – that’s 20% off for ASWP members and 10% off for non-members. Also, this year we’re offering plant bundles to attract hummingbirds and pollinators!

CANCELED: Volunteer Opportunity: Duck Hollow Bird Walk & Litter Clean Up

4/25/20 9:00 am

Beechwood Conservation Corps Training & Work Session (Invasive Species) - BFNR

5/16/20 10:00 am

CANCELED: Buffalo Creek Watershed Coalition Meeting & Speaker Series - Worthington

4/16/20 6:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR - CANCELED

4/7/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR - CANCELED

4/14/20 4:00 pm

CANCELED: Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

4/21/20 4:00 pm

CANCELED: Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

4/28/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

5/5/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

5/12/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

5/19/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

5/26/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

6/2/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

6/9/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

6/16/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

6/23/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

6/30/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

7/7/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

7/14/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

7/21/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

7/28/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

8/4/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

8/11/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

8/18/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

8/25/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

9/1/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

9/8/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

9/15/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

9/22/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

9/29/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

10/6/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

10/13/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

10/20/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery Work Session - BFNR

10/27/20 4:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

5/7/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

5/14/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

5/21/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

5/28/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

6/4/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

6/11/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

6/18/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

6/25/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

7/2/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

7/9/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

7/16/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

7/23/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

7/30/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

8/6/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

8/13/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

8/20/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

8/27/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

9/3/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

9/10/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

9/17/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

9/24/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

10/1/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

10/8/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

10/15/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

10/22/20 11:00 am

Volunteer Opportunity: Landscape Work Session - BFNR

10/29/20 11:00 am

Beginning BIrd Hike - Beechwood

5/9/20 10:00 am

Ever wanted to go bird watching, but you didn’t know where to begin? This program focuses on helping beginning birders to get their feet wet in one of the fastest growing outdoor activities-birding! This program will show you how to use binoculars and field guides and discover the secrets of becoming a better birder! Free

Beginning BIrd Hike - Succop

5/9/20 10:00 am

Ever wanted to go bird watching, but you didn’t know where to begin? This program focuses on helping beginning birders to get their feet wet in one of the fastest growing outdoor activities-birding! This program will show you how to use binoculars and field guides and discover the secrets of becoming a better birder! Free

Rising Moon Hike for Adults - Beechwood

8/1/20 8:30 pm

Enjoy a summer night hike on our trails as you watch a full moon rising in the twilight of summer. Participants will get to experience nature in a uniquely different way. Adults only (18+). Space limited to 20 sign-ups.

Rising Moon Hike for Adults - Succop

8/3/20 8:30 pm

Enjoy a summer night hike on our trails as you watch a full moon rising in the twilight of summer. Participants will get to experience nature in a uniquely different way. Adults only (18+). Space limited to 20 sign-ups.

Identifying the Hawks - Beechwood

5/7/20 7:00 pm

Ever wonder how to better identify the hawks found here in Western Pennsylvania? From the soaring hawks to the ambush predators, this program discusses strategies how to understand field markings and ecologies of the hawks found in our region. Participants will also get a close-up view of a live Red-shouldered Hawk!

Identifying the Hawks - Succop

5/14/20 7:00 pm

Ever wonder how to better identify the hawks found here in Western Pennsylvania? From the soaring hawks to the ambush predators, this program discusses strategies how to understand field markings and ecologies of the hawks found in our region. Participants will also get a close-up view of a live Red-shouldered Hawk!

The Singing Lives of Birds - Succop

7/9/20 10:00 am

Ever wonder why birds sing, and what they are trying to communicate? Come learn about how, why, and where birds sing and the beauty that is birdsong.

The Singing Lives of Birds - Beechwood

6/4/20 10:00 am

Ever wonder why birds sing, and what they are trying to communicate? Come learn about how, why, and where birds sing and the beauty that is birdsong.

Night of the Amphibians - Beechwood

6/5/20 7:00 pm

Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders all play an important role—serving as both prey and predator—in wetland ecosystems and are considered indicators of environmental health. Come learn about our fascinating local frog species and their sounds, then head down to the pond after sunset to listen

Night of the Amphibians - Succop

6/5/20 7:00 pm

Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders all play an important role—serving as both prey and predator—in wetland ecosystems and are considered indicators of environmental health. Come learn about our fascinating local frog species and their sounds, then head down to the pond after sunset to listen

Butterflies of Western PA - Succop

7/25/20 10:00 am

Have you ever wondered about the butterflies in our region? Did you know that Western Pennsylvania is home to a dazzling array of different species? This program will discuss some of the most interesting butterflies along with their amazing life histories. Butterfly enthusiasts will get the opportunity to get out and enjoy butterflies on our reserves and observe them first hand

Butterflies of Western PA - Beechwood

7/25/20 10:00 am

Have you ever wondered about the butterflies in our region? Did you know that Western Pennsylvania is home to a dazzling array of different species? This program will discuss some of the most interesting butterflies along with their amazing life histories. Butterfly enthusiasts will get the opportunity to get out and enjoy butterflies on our reserves and observe them first hand

Backyard Biodiversity & Budburst - Beechwood

5/16/20 10:00 am

Discover the variety of life that may exist in your own backyard and how you can utilize native plants to create and maintain wildlife habitat. This program will also discuss how to use these plants in your backyard while helping science.

Backyard Biodiversity & Budburst - Succop

5/2/20 2:00 pm

Discover the variety of life that may exist in your own backyard and how you can utilize native plants to create and maintain wildlife habitat. This program will also discuss how to use these plants in your backyard while helping science.

Summer Nights and Fireflies - Succop

6/30/20 8:00 pm

Summer Nights and Fireflies - Is there anything more enjoyable than a summer night filled with fireflies? Did you know that some fireflies can synchronize their flashes?

Summer Nights and Fireflies - Beechwood

6/26/20 8:00 pm

Summer Nights and Fireflies - Is there anything more enjoyable than a summer night filled with fireflies? Did you know that some fireflies can synchronize their flashes?

Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies - Beechwood

6/13/20 10:00 am

Butterflies are always a welcome guest in the garden. Join us to better understand the keys to a successful butterfly garden in western PA and ways we can use our gardens to help our local native bee species.

Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies - Succop

6/13/20 2:00 pm

Butterflies are always a welcome guest in the garden. Join us to better understand the keys to a successful butterfly garden in western PA and ways we can use our gardens to help our local native bee species.

Native Pollinators - Beechwood

8/29/20 10:00 am

Pollination is an essential part of a well-functioning and productive ecosystem. Pollinators play a key role in the development of over 150 food crops in the United States. However, scientists have shown long-term declines in pollinator population trends for some North American pollinators, including our native bumble bees

Native Pollinators - Succop

8/29/20 10:00 am

Pollination is an essential part of a well-functioning and productive ecosystem. Pollinators play a key role in the development of over 150 food crops in the United States. However, scientists have shown long-term declines in pollinator population trends for some North American pollinators, including our native bumble bees

Monarchs and Milkweed - Succop

7/11/20 10:00 am

This program discusses the critical importance of milkweed in Monarch habitat and food source. Participants will learn about the Monarchs conservation challenges and how they can help by planting milkweed in their own backyards. 

Monarchs and Milkweed - Beechwood

7/11/20 10:00 am

This program discusses the critical importance of milkweed in Monarch habitat and food source. Participants will learn about the Monarchs conservation challenges and how they can help by planting milkweed in their own backyards.