Bartramian Audubon Society

Our Beginnings and Ethos…

The Bartramian Audubon Society (BAS) was established as a local chapter of the National Audubon Society in 1982 by three Slippery Rock University undergraduate students. As members of BAS, we understand that the Earth is a unique, whole, connecting, interacting, and interdependent system of systems. In the face of the current Earth-human crises, we declare our intention to rescue, recover, and heal Earth's integrity, to secure the future of all life and its support systems, and to teach ourselves, our children, and the public at large that whatever we humans do to the web of life, we do to ourselves.

Our Beginnings

The Bartramian Audubon Society (BAS) was established as a local chapter of the National Audubon Society in 1982.

September 9, 2024-Monday-Why are Tree Swallows Stressed? Presented by Jennifer Houtz

A bird's ability to cope with and recover from ecological stressors such as extreme temperatures can influence its survival. Wild birds can respond to stressful events by upregulating hormone levels. Our speaker Dr. Jenn Houtz of Allegheny College will share results from her doctoral work on Tree Swallow stress physiology and general tips for attracting cavity nesting birds to your backyard.

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October 14, 2024-Monday-Exploring Pennsylvania’s Owls, presented by Judy Acker

Pennsylvania has eight species of owls that either live here year round or visit at certain times of the year. Judy Acker from French Creek Valley Conservancy highlights the unique characteristics and adaptations that make owls different from other birds. Judy will then present an in depth exploration of each of the eight species of owls, covering appearance, habitat, and even recorded vocalizations.

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November 11, 2024-Monday-How Hooded Warblers Survive, and Thrive, with Cowbird Nest Parasitism, presented by Ron Mumme

Dr. Ron Mumme of Allegheny College has been studying Hooded Warblers at Hemlock Hill Field Station in Crawford County since 2010. His research has yielded a wealth of insights into the lives of these compelling birds, and he will share many of these with us this evening.

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December 9, 2024-Monday-Annual Holiday Potluck and Hog Island Presentations.

Enjoy good food and good company at our annual holiday potluck; bring a dish to share and your holiday spirit. Our teacher and student scholarship winners will tell us about their experiences at the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine.

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