Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania connects the people of southwestern Pennsylvania to birds and nature through our programs, projects, and places.
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!
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.
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:
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
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick
Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick
Bird Superstitions
Bird Superstitions
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
Audubon’s Chimney Swift Tower Program
Audubon’s Chimney Swift Tower Program
Buffalo Creek Watershed
Buffalo Creek Watershed
Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles
Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles
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.
Let’s be social
Check out upcoming August classes and events at our locations and online! For more information, visit our website calendar or Summer 2026 digital bulletin. Calendar: https://www.aswp.org/our-programs/calendar/ Bulletins: https://www.aswp.org/about-us/publications-reports/
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An Eastern Bluebird hunts from a perch at North Park. 🤔🪶Did you know that birds are believed to have two balancing organs—one in their ears like us and one in their lower back? This allows them to keep their heads still and focused on looking for prey or other food, while their bodies might be vigorously flying or swaying on a branch.
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Join Chris Kubiak (Audubon Society of Western PA) and Jen Balsiger (Butler Birder’s Club) on a nature walk on the bike trail road. During this program, you’ll learn about native plants and trees and invasive species. Afterwards, we’ll summarize what we saw at the Carousel pavilion and discuss the types of native plants and trees that are great to plant at home. Native plant seeds will be provided to all participants. Where: Meet at Carousel Pavillion in the lower level of Alameda Park (197 Alameda Park Road, Butler PA) Please bring water and binoculars if you’d like. To register: https://www.experiencebutler.com/events/forest-ecology-native-plants/ 🎉🎉This event is free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau!
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