Hungry for more information about birds and nature?  We gathered some of our favorite links here for you to explore.  Enjoy!
Monarch Watch
  This site is an excellent source of Monarch information, including the
  Monarch Waystation Program.
  www.monarchwatch.org

North American Butterfly Association
  Learn some great butterfly gardening tips!
  www.NABA.org

The Children's Butterfly Site
  An excellent site with coloring pages to print and color, life cycle
  information, photographs, teaching and learning tools, and much more!
  www.kidsbutterfly.org

Butterflies and Moths of North America
  A searchable database featuring distribution maps, photographs, species     accounts, and species checklists for each county in the U.S. and each
  state in Mexico.
  www.butterfliesandmoths.org

IConserve Pennsylvania
  This is a very informative site where you can can search native plants by     site condition.
  http://www.iconservepa.org/learnaboutnatives.html

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  Read all about landscaping with native plants in Pennsylvania.
  http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/plants/nativeplants/index.htm

Certified Wildlife Habitat Program
  Here is where you can find out how to get your habitat certified.
  www.nwf.org/backyardwildlifehabitat/ 

Green Hour
  Kids spending too much time indoors in front of the TV?  Check out the
  Green Hour Program!
  www.nwf.org/greenhour/

Audubon at Home
  The Bird Habitat Recognition Program invites property owners and others
  to join in managing their yards and local areas to help birds and other
  wildlife.
  http://pa.audubon.org/habitat/index.html

Project FeederWatch
  Do you watch birds?  Put your observation skills to good use by joining
  the Project FeederWatch program!
  www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/

The Nature Observer
  Check out this terrific, nature-themed blog by Chuck Tague, educator,         nature writer, wildlife photographer, and former publisher of the
  fascinating Nature Observer News.
  www.chucktague.com

Journey North
  Journey North tracks seasonal changes and wildlife migration.  Follow
  the journeys of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Orioles, Monarch
  Butterflies, and other wildlife.
  www.learner.org/jnorth          

The Great Backyard Bird Count
  Participating in The Great Backyard Bird Count is a wonderful way to
  help birds while connecting with nature, friends, and family during a
  cold February weekend.
  www.birdsource.org/gbbc/whycount.html

Bat Conservation International
  Yes, many people like bats.  Learn why here. 
  www.batcon.org

Purple Martin Conservation Association
  Purple martins east of the Rockies are totally dependant on man for
  nesting sites.  Learn how you can help.
  www.purplemartin.org

The Nature Conservancy
  Enjoy a smorgasbord of nature articles.
  www.nature.org

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
  Learn about Western Pennsylvania's land & water conservation
  projects as well as Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater.
  www.wpconline.org

Venture Outdoors
  Looking for an incredible outdoor adventure in the Pittsburgh region?
  You'll find one on this awesome site!
  www.ventureoutdoors.org

Three Rivers Birding Club
  Join Three Rivers Birding Club and enjoy outings, slide shows,
  workshops, and more with others who share a passion for birds.
  www.3rbc.org

North American Bluebird Society
  What else?  Bluebird Information!  How can you resist?
  www.nabluebirdsociety.org

Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
  Under "Publications," check out "This Week at Hilton Pond" for
  superbly informative photo essays on birds and wildlife!
  www.hiltonpond.org

Christmas Bird Count
  Volunteers have been conducting this census of birds for years.  It's
  a tradition, it's fun, and it's available to both experts and beginners!
  Learn more!
  www.audubon.org/bird/cbc/

What Bird
  This is a great site for help with bird indentification.  Includes bird lists
  by state and bird calls!
  www.whatbird.com

Looking for some other great places to visit while you're in our area?  Check out:

Carabella
  www.oakmontstyle.com

Alexandra's Tea Room
  www.alexandrastearoom.wordpress.com

Carol Whitehead Antique Prints & Custom Framing
  www.carolwhiteheadcustomframing.com

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