Conservation

Lycoming Audubon works to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, and we use our collective voice to advocate for policies and legislation at the local, state, and national level that affect birds and future generations. See what we’re up to and we invite you to join a project that matches your interests.

• • We are partnering with the Robert Porter Allen Natural Area and Rider Park to enhance habitats.
  • Our Bird Friendly Blooms project incorporated native plants with signage into the public park at Ways Garden in Williamsport.
  • We participate in PADOT’s Adopt-a-Highway clean-up program.
  • We are working with municipalities to obtain Bird Town designation and promote sustainable conservation activities throughout our communities.
  • We partner with the PA Audubon Council and Mid-Atlantic Audubon to advocate for birds and the natural world.
  • We maintain Bluebird Trails, a Chimney Swift tower, a Purple Martin house, and American Kestrel nest boxes.
  • We promote and participate in Citizen Science efforts like the annual Christmas Bird Count and Pennsylvania Bird Atlas.

RPANA

Lycoming Audubon has partnered with the South Side Recreation Authority (SSRA) to remove invasive plant species within Robert Porter Allen Natural Area (RPANA) and to plant native trees and shrubs there. Community volunteers, including members of Lycoming Audubon, the Lycoming (College) Environmental Awareness Foundation (LEAF), and other local groups are working to protect the long-term ecological integrity of the 229 acre natural area. All are welcome to come and lend a hand!

Way’s Garden demo garden

Lycoming Audubon Society partnered with the Way’s Garden Commission to install a Bird Friendly Blooms demonstration project at Way’s Garden, located at West Fourth and Maynard Streets on Williamsport’s historic Millionaire’s Row. Volunteers planted nearly 50 native perennial, shrub, and tree species to support pollinators and birds, and installed educational signage.The project showcases how native landscaping benefits wildlife and community education alike. It’s a hands-on example of conservation happening right in the heart of Williamsport.

Adopt-a-Highway

Four times each year, Chapter volunteers clean up litter along a stretch of Old Route 220 as part of the PA Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway roadside beautification program. We often gather afterwards for fellowship at a local eatery for food, drink and good conversation.