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SLF: Squish don't Stick

Don't use sticky tape to capture the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. Birds and beneficial bugs could also be stuck in the tape, leading to serious injury or death. Keep squishing the lanternflies when you see them.

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ASWP Tips for "Baby Bird" Season

Over the next few months, baby birds may be found outside of their nests. Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania recommends these tips to help the birds stay with their parents. Photo: Kathy's Kritters.

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Attract Hummingbirds to your yard!

Hummingbirds are fascinating to watch and are quite bold around people. The best way to get them to your yard is by putting out a hummingbird feeder. Photo: Steven Biegler/Audubon Photography Awards

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Wings Water & Wildlife

September 23 from 10 am - 2 pm - Celebrate birds, animals, and local waterways at our Family-friendly Festival/day of activities showcasing the Buffalo Creek watershed and Important Bird Area.

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ASWP featured on Kidsburgh!

Looking for some great ideas to get outdoors this winter? Check out the list from Kidsburgh, featuring Audubon's Birds & More free walks and our Fledglings preschool programs. 

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ASWP featured on KDKA's "Hey Ray!"

ASWP was recently invited onto KDKA's "Hey Ray!" to talk about birdfeeding. See more here.

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ASWP thanks NexTier Bank for its support

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania sincerely thanks NexTier Bank for its support - this donation was acknowledged at the grand opening of Buffalo Creek Nature Park in June 2021.

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Audubon Announces Nearly $191K in Grants to Support Monarch Butterflies, Important Pollinators

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania was recently awarded two National Fish and Wildlife Grants from the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund that will help to support habitats utilized by important pollinators including Monarch Butterflies.

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Read about our work in the Buffalo Creek Watershed

"Audubon has been tracking and encouraging stewardship of the watershed. The nonprofit is looking for public comment for the Buffalo Creek Watershed Plan, 10 Year Update." - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 3, 2019.

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Updates to organizational information

A draft of new bylaws was presented at our October 2018 board meeting and will be finalized at the December 2018 board meeting. To learn more about the proposed changes, Click here.

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Read the Newest Bulletin!

Read the newest Bulletin online!

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Pittsburgh's Eagle Cams are Live!

[December 26, 2017] - Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania announces that the Harmar and Hays Bald Eagle web cameras are now streaming at www.aswp.org. The cams were installed in partnership with CSE Corporation, Comcast Business, Arborel Tree Services, a Davey Company, and JASE Construction Services. We look forward to an exciting 2018 Bald Eagle breeding season!

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Audubon's Natural Gas-fueled Cars - Sponsored by EQT and Honda North

As we finish what will be the hottest year globally on record, we know that the reality of climate change is here. What is ASWP doing to combat the problem?

​Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Announces Winners of Environmental and Conservation Awards

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania announced its 2016 Environmental and Conservation Award Winners. The awards were presented at Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Annual Members Banquet on July 14, 2016.