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.
Read All About It: Fall/Winter Bulletin
In this edition you will find information on where to find waterfowl in winter, why wetlands are important, upcoming programs & events, ASWP news, and much more!
Fall Migration Celebration
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a festival full of bird walks, guest speakers and more! This event takes place at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, September 19 from 10am-2pm.
Creatures of the Night
Join us for an outdoor, non-scary Halloween trek and meet nocturnal animal characters who tell you their story beneath the moonlight!
October 16, 17, 23, & 24
6:30, 7:00, or 7:30 Start Time
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
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
Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick
Spotted Lanternfly: Squish, don’t stick
The Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count
DIY Spotted Lanternfly Trap
DIY Spotted Lanternfly Trap
Plants for Birds
Plants for Birds
Pittsburgh’s CBC sets records for counters and feathered friends
Pittsburgh’s CBC sets records for counters and feathered friends
Mandy Steele: Scarlet tanager a welcome sight in Pittsburgh’s forests
Mandy Steele: Scarlet tanager a welcome sight in Pittsburgh’s forests
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
Tarentum OKs 2 chimney swift towers critical to supporting bird population
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 and help us share upcoming September classes and events at our locations and online! For more info and to register, visit our website calendar: https://aswp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/event-calendar
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🍂 The Fall/Winter Bulletin edition is here! ❄️ In this edition you will find information on: 🦆 Where waterfowl are in winter 💧 Why our wetlands are important 📅Upcoming programs & events 📰 ASWP News 🍂 And much more! Check it out on our Publications website: https://www.aswp.org/about-us/publications-reports/ Cover Image by: Dan Mendenhall
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WE'RE HIRING: Finance & Administration Director The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is seeking a Finance & Administration Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the financial, administrative, and human resource functions of our organization. This is an important leadership role at ASWP and an opportunity to help strengthen the systems and practices that support our mission of connecting people with birds and nature. Working closely with the Executive Director and leadership team, the Director is responsible for core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting, payroll, grants and restricted funds, endowment administration, and the annual audit—while helping modernize and strengthen ASWP’s financial and administrative infrastructure. We’re looking for a highly organized leader who can translate financial information into practical recommendations and balance strategic improvement with hands-on responsibility for day-to-day operations. Come work with us at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel! Click here for the full position description: https://www.aswp.org/about-us/career-and-volunteer-opportunities/ Interested? Send a resume and cover letter as a single PDF to hr@aswp.org. Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this post or tag them below.
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