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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:

June 11th
July 9th
August 13th
September 10th

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

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The Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count

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Certified Backyard Habitat Program

Certified Backyard Habitat Program

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Audubon Center for Native Plants

Audubon Center for Native Plants

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Native Plant Guides

Native Plant Guides

Screen and ties making a Spotted Lanternfly trap
DIY Spotted Lanternfly Trap

DIY Spotted Lanternfly Trap

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Master Naturalist course comes to Butler County

Master Naturalist course comes to Butler County

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Tips for “baby bird” season

Tips for “baby bird” season

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Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania️ 3 days ago

It was a pleasure hosting Rep. Mandy Steele of the 33rd District, this morning, for a Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve bird walk, alongside Tess Wilson of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Executive Director Chris Bason, as well as some of our Master Birders and Volunteer Naturalists joined in a quest to find our nesting Scarlet Tanagers. During the walk, we had a great discussion about the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, along with Rep. Steele’s legislation, House Bill 2316, that would designate the Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s official state migratory bird. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more nesting Scarlet Tanagers than any other state? This long-distance migrant winters in South America, but returns to Pennsylvania in late April and early May to nest. While Scarlet Tanagers nest in a variety of forest types, both deciduous and mixed coniferous, they do require continuous forest to thrive. House Bill 2316 aims to recognize Scarlet Tanagers as a great symbol of our efforts to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s forests. This morning’s group had awesome views of a male Scarlet Tanager singing in the upper meadow, at the intersection of Spring Hollow and Meadowview Trail (pictured). A female was also sighted nearby. The male is a bright red bird with black wings and tail, while the female is olive-green and yellow with a gray wings and tail. If you would like to catch a glimpse of this striking bird, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve’s trails are free and open to the public, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year.

It was a pleasure hosting Rep. Mandy Steele of the 33rd District, this morning, for a Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve bird walk, alongside Tess Wilson of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Executive Director Chris Bason, as well as some of our Master Birders and Volunteer Naturalists joined in a quest to find our nesting Scarlet Tanagers. During the walk, we had a great discussion about the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, along with Rep. Steele’s legislation, House Bill 2316, that would designate the Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s official state migratory bird. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more nesting Scarlet Tanagers than any other state? This long-distance migrant winters in South America, but returns to Pennsylvania in late April and early May to nest. While Scarlet Tanagers nest in a variety of forest types, both deciduous and mixed coniferous, they do require continuous forest to thrive. House Bill 2316 aims to recognize Scarlet Tanagers as a great symbol of our efforts to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s forests. This morning’s group had awesome views of a male Scarlet Tanager singing in the upper meadow, at the intersection of Spring Hollow and Meadowview Trail (pictured). A female was also sighted nearby. The male is a bright red bird with black wings and tail, while the female is olive-green and yellow with a gray wings and tail. If you would like to catch a glimpse of this striking bird, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve’s trails are free and open to the public, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year.
It was a pleasure hosting Rep. Mandy Steele of the 33rd District, this morning, for a Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve bird walk, alongside Tess Wilson of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Executive Director Chris Bason, as well as some of our Master Birders and Volunteer Naturalists joined in a quest to find our nesting Scarlet Tanagers. During the walk, we had a great discussion about the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, along with Rep. Steele’s legislation, House Bill 2316, that would designate the Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s official state migratory bird. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more nesting Scarlet Tanagers than any other state? This long-distance migrant winters in South America, but returns to Pennsylvania in late April and early May to nest. While Scarlet Tanagers nest in a variety of forest types, both deciduous and mixed coniferous, they do require continuous forest to thrive. House Bill 2316 aims to recognize Scarlet Tanagers as a great symbol of our efforts to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s forests. This morning’s group had awesome views of a male Scarlet Tanager singing in the upper meadow, at the intersection of Spring Hollow and Meadowview Trail (pictured). A female was also sighted nearby. The male is a bright red bird with black wings and tail, while the female is olive-green and yellow with a gray wings and tail. If you would like to catch a glimpse of this striking bird, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve’s trails are free and open to the public, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year. It was a pleasure hosting Rep. Mandy Steele of the 33rd District, this morning, for a Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve bird walk, alongside Tess Wilson of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Executive Director Chris Bason, as well as some of our Master Birders and Volunteer Naturalists joined in a quest to find our nesting Scarlet Tanagers. During the walk, we had a great discussion about the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, along with Rep. Steele’s legislation, House Bill 2316, that would designate the Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s official state migratory bird. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more nesting Scarlet Tanagers than any other state? This long-distance migrant winters in South America, but returns to Pennsylvania in late April and early May to nest. While Scarlet Tanagers nest in a variety of forest types, both deciduous and mixed coniferous, they do require continuous forest to thrive. House Bill 2316 aims to recognize Scarlet Tanagers as a great symbol of our efforts to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s forests. This morning’s group had awesome views of a male Scarlet Tanager singing in the upper meadow, at the intersection of Spring Hollow and Meadowview Trail (pictured). A female was also sighted nearby. The male is a bright red bird with black wings and tail, while the female is olive-green and yellow with a gray wings and tail. If you would like to catch a glimpse of this striking bird, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve’s trails are free and open to the public, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year. It was a pleasure hosting Rep. Mandy Steele of the 33rd District, this morning, for a Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve bird walk, alongside Tess Wilson of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Executive Director Chris Bason, as well as some of our Master Birders and Volunteer Naturalists joined in a quest to find our nesting Scarlet Tanagers. During the walk, we had a great discussion about the importance of Pennsylvania’s forests, along with Rep. Steele’s legislation, House Bill 2316, that would designate the Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s official state migratory bird. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more nesting Scarlet Tanagers than any other state? This long-distance migrant winters in South America, but returns to Pennsylvania in late April and early May to nest. While Scarlet Tanagers nest in a variety of forest types, both deciduous and mixed coniferous, they do require continuous forest to thrive. House Bill 2316 aims to recognize Scarlet Tanagers as a great symbol of our efforts to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s forests. This morning’s group had awesome views of a male Scarlet Tanager singing in the upper meadow, at the intersection of Spring Hollow and Meadowview Trail (pictured). A female was also sighted nearby. The male is a bright red bird with black wings and tail, while the female is olive-green and yellow with a gray wings and tail. If you would like to catch a glimpse of this striking bird, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve’s trails are free and open to the public, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year.
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Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania️ 6 days ago

Love is in the air…Cedar Waxwings pair up by “courtship-hopping” and passing gifts. This pair was seen at Etna Riverfront Trail & Park passing a serviceberry! See comments section for an additional video taken by Dan Mendenhall.

Love is in the air…Cedar Waxwings pair up by “courtship-hopping” and passing gifts. This pair was seen at Etna Riverfront Trail & Park passing a serviceberry! See comments section for an additional video taken by Dan Mendenhall.
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Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania️ 1 week ago

Don't miss our Spring Eco-Market featuring 30 independent artists and makers! One day only @ Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, May 23 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. This curated shopping event features artwork & goods which are: recycled, repurposed, nature themed & created from natural materials. Support ASWP and 30 local vendors! There is truly something for everyone. Vendors located indoors in our Barn, Auditorium & Classroom. Join us in the afternoon from 1 pm -3 pm for drop in native plant nursery tours and a hands on seed craft. Plus a certain avian ambassador will be making an appearance!

Don't miss our Spring Eco-Market featuring 30 independent artists and makers! One day only @ Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, May 23 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. This curated shopping event features artwork & goods which are: recycled, repurposed, nature themed & created from natural materials. Support ASWP and 30 local vendors! There is truly something for everyone. Vendors located indoors in our Barn, Auditorium & Classroom. Join us in the afternoon from 1 pm -3 pm for drop in native plant nursery tours and a hands on seed craft. Plus a certain avian ambassador will be making an appearance!
Don't miss our Spring Eco-Market featuring 30 independent artists and makers! One day only @ Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, May 23 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. This curated shopping event features artwork & goods which are: recycled, repurposed, nature themed & created from natural materials. Support ASWP and 30 local vendors! There is truly something for everyone. Vendors located indoors in our Barn, Auditorium & Classroom. Join us in the afternoon from 1 pm -3 pm for drop in native plant nursery tours and a hands on seed craft. Plus a certain avian ambassador will be making an appearance! Don't miss our Spring Eco-Market featuring 30 independent artists and makers! One day only @ Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, May 23 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. This curated shopping event features artwork & goods which are: recycled, repurposed, nature themed & created from natural materials. Support ASWP and 30 local vendors! There is truly something for everyone. Vendors located indoors in our Barn, Auditorium & Classroom. Join us in the afternoon from 1 pm -3 pm for drop in native plant nursery tours and a hands on seed craft. Plus a certain avian ambassador will be making an appearance! +8 Don't miss our Spring Eco-Market featuring 30 independent artists and makers! One day only @ Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, May 23 2026, 10 am - 4 pm. This curated shopping event features artwork & goods which are: recycled, repurposed, nature themed & created from natural materials. Support ASWP and 30 local vendors! There is truly something for everyone. Vendors located indoors in our Barn, Auditorium & Classroom. Join us in the afternoon from 1 pm -3 pm for drop in native plant nursery tours and a hands on seed craft. Plus a certain avian ambassador will be making an appearance!
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