YORK AUDUBON SOCIETY

York Audubon Society (YAS), as one of over 400 local chapters of the National Audubon Society, and with 600 members in York County, share the vision of a world in which people and wildlife thrive. We protect wild birds and animals and the places they need today and tomorrow. We provide opportunities for nature-loving people of all persuasions and ages to gather and learn more about nature and to appreciate the natural beauty of York County and the world at large.

Your financial support maintains and expands these goals, and more, with activities and programs offered free to all! 

1. Present free, monthly high-quality programs: i.e. on wildlife, local and world-wide birding experiences and conserving our natural ecosystems.
2. Created and maintain the "York County Birding Trail", as a guide to the top birding sites in our county. (See interactive map on our web site http://www.yorkaudubon.org and brochures in English and Spanish)
3. Guided birding nature walks (free) in York County and surrounding areas, including beginner birder excursions.
4. Annual Scholarship to local high school student for the PA Wildlife Ambassador Academy summer enrichment camp. New initiative with GiveLocalYork funds. 
5. Provide over 1800 lbs. of bird seed to York County Parks' bird feeders each year and maintain bird feeders and bird blinds at Pinchot State Park and Rocky Ridge County Park.
6. Maintain the Audubon Native Plant Gardens at Kiwanis Lake, an Audubon Important Birding Area (IBA) as a rookery for Great Egrets. 
7. Provide educational programs and activities to local schools, libraries and retirement centers. York Audubon Birding Backpack will be on loan in local libraries as a new initiative with GiveLocalYork funds.
8. Participate in local festivals, informing and educating the public from our booth.