We're here to help you learn about birds in our area.
Lehigh Valley Audubon Society (LVAS) connects with young and old, beginner and expert to share in learning about and enjoying birds. We help people gain an appreciation of nature by instilling a love of local birds and habitat.
Child with binoculars participating in Christmas Bird Count For Kids
Programs for the Public
Bird walks and nature hikes into a wide variety of habitats, with morning, evening and full day trips.
Birding activities for kids and families, including the annual Great Backyard Bird Count gathering and other Bird Counts for Kids
Informative programs with guest speakers on topics such as travel, conservation, wildlife, the environment, and natural resources - and of course birds!
Active Facebook Community page to share local sightings and ask questions.
LVAS Presentation at Allentown Public Library
COMMUNITY outreach
Outreach topics cover birds as well as habitat needs including the importance of native plants in residential yards.
Educational outreach to schools and school children: LVAS participates in assisting schools to plan and implement science curricula and nature activities
Community Education: Volunteers host educational field trips aimed at novice birdwatchers of all ages.
We host talks at libraries, garden clubs, and community centers.
LVAS participates in community events:
Support youth organizations in earning nature badges, providing birding backpacks through libraries
Activities and tables at community events.
LVAS has been documenting our local birds for over ninety years and published data in a book, Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity.
The fully revised 3rd edition is now available for preorder here in our online Shop!
The book is currently at the printer, and we hope to ship in time for Christmas or shortly thereafter. Either way, be one of the first to receive this brand new edition of our popular guidebook (6,000 copies sold since first published)!
Snow Bunting
Eastern Bluebird
Yellow-throated Warbler
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher