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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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There’s always something happening at Audubon

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!

Register for camps

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.

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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

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

Visit Our Places

Birds & Nature

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Plants for Birds

Plants for Birds

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Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles

Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles

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Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick

Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick

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Bird Spotlight: Woodpeckers

Bird Spotlight: Woodpeckers

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Bluebird Nest Boxes

Bluebird Nest Boxes

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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

Shop Audubon

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

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve | Online

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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.

Let’s be social

Check out upcoming opportunities this month at our locations and online! For more information, visit our ASWP Calendar: https://aswp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents

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Pileated Woodpecker female feeding her young in Fayette County. Note: this footage was taken at 640mm and is heavily cropped. The camera was operated remotely, as to not disturb the nest. 📸Dan Mendenhall

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Snowy Egret probing the mud with its feet and hopping around at Marshall Lake, as it forages for food. This is only the second record of this species being seen in Allegheny County.

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