Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania connects the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects, and places.
Learn more about Our Work
There’s always something happening at Audubon
We offer programs and events for people of all ages. Connect with nature!
Shop the Nature Store
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.
Tree and Shrub Sale
Fall is a great time for planting! During the month of October, take advantage of an extra 15% discount on all native trees and shrubs at the Nature Store.
That’s a total of 25% off for members and 15% off for nonmembers.
Planting in the fall helps establish a strong root system so plants are ready to flower, fruit, and grow come spring!
Holiday Eco-Markets
Shop gifts for all ages while supporting local artists! Different vendors will be available each day. This event takes place at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 10am-4pm.
Members’ Sale at the Beechwood Nature Store
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Audubon Nature Store! Find the perfect gifts for all the nature lovers on your list and maybe an item for yourself, too.
Saturday, November 7 from 9am-5pm.
RESERVES AND NATURE PARKS
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!
Birds & Nature
8 Bird Species Are Showing up More Often for Winter in the Pittsburgh Area
8 Bird Species Are Showing up More Often for Winter in the Pittsburgh Area
Re-invigorating Succop and Buffalo Creek Nature Parks
Re-invigorating Succop and Buffalo Creek Nature Parks
Bird Spotlight: Woodpeckers
Bird Spotlight: Woodpeckers
Certified Backyard Habitat Program
Certified Backyard Habitat Program
Audubon Society to mark annual bird migrations with events in Fox Chapel, Buffalo Township
Audubon Society to mark annual bird migrations with events in Fox Chapel, Buffalo Township
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
Pittsburgh’s CBC sets records for counters and feathered friends
Pittsburgh’s CBC sets records for counters and feathered friends
Shop Audubon
Shop in person at our Nature Store or online for pick up
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve | Online
Become an Audubon Member
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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ASWP Members, this day is for you! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Audubon Nature Store! Find the perfect gifts for all the nature lovers on your list and maybe an item for yourself, too. 😊 🦉 20% OFF NATURE STORE MERCHANDISE 🌱 50% OFF ALL NATIVE PLANTS 🎁 FREE GIFT WRAPPING *Discount excludes optics, birdseed, and select artwork Not an ASWP member? Join today to get the deals! Saturday, November 7th from 9am-5pm at the Beechwood Nature Store. 614 Dorseyville Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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ASWP has been awarded a $63,500 grant from The Grable Foundation, to help schools across Western Pennsylvania adapt to Pennsylvania’s new STEELS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability) Standards. Pennsylvania’s new STEELS Standards represent the most significant transformation of K-12 science education in the Commonwealth in more than a generation. For school districts across Western Pennsylvania, particularly those serving communities with greater economic needs, adapting to these standards is an important challenge. Teachers are being asked to shift from traditional science instruction to facilitating student-driven, inquiry-based learning across new domains including Environmental Literacy and Sustainability. With support from The Grable Foundation, ASWP will launch the Environmental Curriculum Enhancement (ECE) initiative. This initiative is a two-year effort to expand PA STEELS environmental education programming to K-12 students, while building teacher capacity to sustain this work after the grant period ends. Approximately 75% of partner schools will be Title I institutions that receive additional federal funding to support community needs. For these schools, ASWP will provide free programming and cover all associated transportation costs. The remaining 25% of partner schools will contribute 50% of program costs, extending the initiative’s reach while maintaining a strong equity focus. For more than 50 years, ASWP has delivered hands-on, inquiry-based environmental education programs throughout Western Pennsylvania. Drawing from more than 300 educator-developed programs and a staff with over 125 years of combined teaching experience, ASWP is uniquely positioned to help schools and students with this curriculum transition. Programming will bring students closer to birds and nature and give them direct experience with disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts that now anchor Pennsylvania’s science assessments. #thegrablefoundation
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🍁🪲🪶Help us share upcoming November classes and events at your favorite locations and online! For more info and to register, visit our website calendar at link in bio.
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