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Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania connects the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects, and places.

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We offer programs and events for people of all ages. Connect with nature!

Register for Summer Camps!

Registration is open for Audubon’s Outdoor Discovery Nature Camps. There are options at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Succop Nature Park, and Buffalo Creek Nature Park. Meet a raptor at every camp!

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Shop the Nature Store

*Closed July 4th*

Stop in and we’ll help you to pick the right bird-feeding set up for your backyard including feeders that deter squirrels, suet cakes that make woodpeckers happy, and our very own Beechwood Blend Birdseed, formulated for the birds in our area.

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Read All About It: Summer Bulletin

Where Fireflies Glow and Habitats Grow

In this edition you will find information on firefly natural history, native plant recommendations, upcoming programs & events, ASWP news, and much more!

Picnic & Music in the Park

Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy free, live music at Succop Nature Park in Butler, PA. There is also limited seating under a pavilion. Event takes place on select Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.

Upcoming dates:

July 9th
August 13th
September 10th

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Buffalo Creek Nature Park, Succop Nature Park, and Todd Nature Reserve

Our reserves and parks are special places for nature exploration. Visit them all!

Visit Our Places

Birds & Nature

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Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles

Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles

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Audubon’s Chimney Swift Tower Program

Audubon’s Chimney Swift Tower Program

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Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population

Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population

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Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick

Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick

Reads: Discover a new world of birding...
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eBird

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Plants for Birds

Plants for Birds

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Native Plant Guides

Native Plant Guides

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Shop in person at our Nature Store or online for pick up

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve | Online

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Your support helps us to maintain our nature reserves and provides opportunities for those who care deeply about the environment to learn about the natural world and take action to protect it. Start or renew your Audubon membership today.

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When things heat up, song birds adapt to stay cool. They utilize cooler habitats, hold their mouths open to "pant," and spend more time near water sources. If you're visiting one of our preserves during this heat wave, take a cue from the birds: 💧 Drink plenty of water. 🌳 Stay in the shade whenever possible. 🚶 Take it slow and listen to your body. ☀️ Plan your visit for the morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler. Nature is still a wonderful place to explore—just be sure to stay safe while you enjoy it!

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Thank you Stantec for another year of helping us beautify Succop Nature Park! From “Pollinator Patches”, to potting plants, to making our historic wagon look great, you have done so much to make Succop a brighter place!

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Wild Turkey Two groups of campers, last week, got to see this Wild Turkey family crossing Spring Hollow Trail, at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve.

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