The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania and the Buffalo Creek Watershed Coalition are hosting a series of six environmental education programs at ASWP’s new Buffalo Creek Nature Park, located at 154 Monroe Road, Sarver in Butler County.

Healthy Buffers Workshops

-- October 19 Part I: Healthy Buffers for Clean Streams and Good Habitat. 6:30 p.m.  Click Here to register.

-- October 26 Part II: Healthy Buffers for Clean Streams and Good Habitat. 6:30 p.m.  Click Here to register.

Vegetated areas around streams, called riparian buffers, are low-cost, simple ways to protect stream health and habitat quality.

In part 1 (October 19), participants will learn more about riparian buffers, and how to plan, plant, and maintain them.

In part 2 (October 26), participants will explore the variety of high-wildlife value native trees, shrubs, and perennial plants that can be used in riparian buffer plantings.

This program is open to everyone – one free tree per workshop is available for residents of the Buffalo Creek Watershed.

The Bellwethers of Buffalo Creek - 4-Part Series (7:00 p.m.)

-- October 20: North America’s Giant Salamander - The Eastern Hellbender. Click Here to register.

-- November 18: Freshwater Fish as Water Quality Indicators. Click Here to register.

-- December 16: The Importance of Freshwater Mussels. Click Here to register.

-- January 20: Louisiana Waterthrush - Life History and Ecology. Click Here to register.

The Buffalo Creek region contains some of the highest quality habitat in western Pennsylvania. It is home to many species that are not commonly found. Come learn about some of these amazing species, their importance, and how they help us to understand the state of the watershed.

Funding for these programs was provided by DEP’s Growing Greener Program.

Visit the Buffalo Creek Watershed Coalition website for more information on watershed-related activities and programs.

For more information on programs, initiatives, other upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Audubon Society of Western PA website and follow them on Facebook.

[Posted: October 5, 2021]

10/11/2021