Our Mission: To preserve birds, other wildlife, and their habitats by promoting appreciation and stewardship of the local natural environment through education and active participation.
Upcoming events
Hike: Ridley Creek State Park, Edgemont Township,, PA
May 17, Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
Bird/Nature Walk: Exton Park Pond, West Whiteland, PA
May 12, Saturday, 3 walks: 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.
Hike: Green Ribbon Trail, Whitemarsh Township, PA
May 24, Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Bird ID Course and Census Volunteer Program at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon, PA
May 26, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
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From our blog, Wingbeat:
A New Home for Chimney Swifts at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
On your most recent visit to the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, you may have noticed the tall, white structure pictured above located by the new parking lot to the cottage. Though it may look a little strange, this structure plays an important part for conservation. It's the new chimney swift tower, built as an Eagle Scout project by Mark Frederick and designed to provide a place for chimney swifts to roost and nest. Read more...
Field Report: International Migratory Bird Day Bird-a-thon at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, May 12, 2012
Valley Forge Audubon Society celebrated International Migratory Bird Day at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove with a bird-a-thon. Vincent Smith, Joe Hudson, Dan Sullivan, and Rob Evans searched the grounds of the historic property and wildlife sanctuary looking for birds and raising money for VFAS. The event included bird walks open to the public, and four other birders joined them. Over the course of four hours, a total of 62 bird species were spotted. Read more...
Field Report: Black Rock Sanctuary, May 5, 2012
Spring migration was in full effect this past Saturday at Black Rock Sanctuary where Vince Smith lead a bird walk that saw 53 species of birds Read more...