As a chapter of National Audubon Society, our purpose is to conduct education, science, and charitable activities to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
Current News
Volunteer Opportunity
Appalachian Audubon’s new collision monitoring program under Bird Safe Harrisburg will be taking place from April 1-May 31 for spring migration. We need volunteers to either be monitors or transporters (or both!). Please find more information here.
Help Make your municipality a bird town
We would like to ask our members to reach out if they are familiar with anyone on their township board who might be interested in pursuing Bird Town status. They can get in touch with Marla Miller or AAS President.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
Magee Marsh Trip in partnership with York Audubon, May 14-17
Get Your Coffee Orders to Lorrie. Send email to Coffee@appalachianaudubon.org
You can pick up your Coffee Orders at Birds and Coffee Events at Wildwood Park's Olewine Nature Center between 10 AM - 11 AM on the second Saturday of each month .
2025 Youth Events
Youth Events DETAILS listed at AAS Youth Events.
April 19, 8 - 11 am - Birding Event on Haldeman Island
May 17, 8:30 - 10 am - Bird Banding with Sandy Lockerman
June TBD - Falcon Watch
2025 MONTHLY Presentations
Please check out our programs page for more details.
April 10, 2025 - BIRDSONG
May 18, 2025 - Annual Picnic
2025 Field Trips
Please check out our field trips page for more details.
AAS holds a Native Plant Sale at Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse every April/May and September
The Next Native Plant Sale is on May 3, 2025.
BIRD-FRIENDLY COFFEE AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL REQUEST
Choose from Regular OR Swiss Decaf, as well as Ground OR Whole Bean. Send orders to Lorrie at Coffee@appalachianaudubon.org.
Please check the most recent Kingfisher Courier for the next deadline for ordering.
FALCON WATCH
Every year Peregrine Falcon’s nest on the top of the Rachel Carson building in Harrisburg. Volunteers help watch and rescue any birds that fledge to ensure their safety.
Learn More and Watch the babies grow: PA Falcon Info
Birding in SouthCentral PA
New to birding or new to the area?
Find tips on bird identification, recommendations on where to find birds and learn more about birdability.
Bird with us
Find out about our open-to-the-public meetings, events, and field trips.
Conservation
Learn how to create bird-friendly habitat and about our local conservation projects.
Volunteer with us
Ready to join a great group of people? Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll share a list of volunteer opportunities; even an hour of your time is helpful!