Bird Town Committee
Bird Town Committee
On February 25, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 25-14, officially committing to Pennsylvania Audubon Council's Bird Town Pennsylvania initiatives for the Township to be recognized as a "Bird Town" and authorizing the Township's Environmental Advisory Council to serve as the Township's agent for the Bird Town Pennsylvania processes. Read the presentation provided to the Board of Supervisors.
Bird Town Committee Members:
- Andrew Dolan
- Bruce Bailey
- Donna Hegge
- Kelly Bonsignore
- Vanessa Gaynor
The committee holds public meetings, and the dates and times are advertised on our website and communication pages before each meeting. Agendas and minutes for these meetings can be found here.
Bird Town Pennsylvania
Creating Livable Communities Through the Lives of Birds
Bird Town Pennsylvania has been actively engaging municipalities in the state for more than 14 years with 72 programs across 13 counties. They are the premier program under the Pennsylvania Audubon Council and partner with various conservation groups, including WeConservePA, Audubon Chapters, and the Bird City Network.
Mission: Bird Town Pennsylvania works in partnership with local municipalities and like-minded organizations to promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.
What Bird Town Provides for our Municipality
- Statewide structured program with consistent goals.
- Concrete resources and achievable actions.
- Framework for connecting Bird Towns and Conservation Partners through communication channels, events, volunteer opportunities, community science projects, and more.
- Training and workshops for our Bird Town leaders.
- More opportunities and success in securing funding.
