Gardening for Birds and Caterpillars by Lehigh County Master Gardeners

Attendance is limited to 30 due to room size, so grab your space now by clicking to RSVP on Meetup!  Only those registered on Meetup will be able to attend. (If you are unable to access Meetup, please email Program Chair Janet Farley at jmhague@ptd.net to request a reservation.)

Join Lehigh Valley Audubon Society on Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 am for an in-person presentation at Penn State Extension office, 4184 Dorney Park Rd. #104, Allentown, PA 18104 by Lehigh County Master Gardeners Sue Dougherty and Laura Kowalski on:

Gardening for Birds and Caterpillars

Sue and Laura will tell us how to make our gardens more bird-friendly with native plants that support birds and the caterpillars that help feed them.  Some of those caterpillars also turn into beautiful moths and butterflies!    

A free pack of native plant seeds for all attendees!  

Light refreshments will be served.

The Extraordinary Caterpillar Zoom Program

THE EXTRAORDINARY CATERPILLAR

ZOOM PROGRAM:  Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:00 pm

To join, please register at this link: https://lehigh.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_tQIqzvQrOTBPxh7Tfacg
Note:  You may register at any time up to the start of the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Do you love songbirds? Do you know how important caterpillars are to them? We’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. Peek into the world of nature’s tiniest superheroes!

Watch the trailer here! [https://vimeo.com/1117213704](https://homegrownnationalpark.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce919e78833f25cf86f5047ac&id=8807d1617f&e=b36aceae54&i=0c26d4893d)

From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing practical ways to make a difference.  Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.  You'll hear inspiring stories about why caterpillars are essential to healthy ecosystems and learn simple steps you can take to create habitat in your own yard or community. This is a chance to see nature in a whole new light—and to be part of the movement to bring it home. 

Join LVAS Great Backyard Bird Count Party at Bethlehem Public Library on Feb. 14th

Please join Lehigh Valley Audubon Society for this year's Great Backyard Bird Count Party, in a brand new format!

Feb. 14, 10 am - Noon

We'll be at the Bethlehem Area Public Library community room, and we'll be combining the bird count with a book launch celebration!

Lots of fun will be had, as usual.

**REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.bapl.org/backyard-bird-count or call 610-867-3761 to reserve your spot.**

Barred Owls of the Minsi Lake Greenway Online Presentation

Please join Lehigh Valley Audubon Society on Zoom as James Wilson, Recreation Specialist with the Northampton County Parks and Recreation, discusses his work with the Barred Owl Nestbox Monitoring Project.

Friday. February 13, 2026 @ 7 pm

Barred Owlets Photo Credit: Jim Wilson, Friends of Minsi Lake

We will learn about the purpose and importance of projects like this, along with results of their work. 

Upon registering at this link below, you’ll receive a confirmation email:

https://lehigh.zoom.us/meeting/register/WA5DAkTJSv-tkdQfMY38RA

Perfect Valentine's Gift for Bird Lovers: Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity

It's that time of year...when your loved ones need a new bird book.

All proceeds support Lehigh Valley Audubon Society's education and conservation work.

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 in our online Shop!

CANCELLED -- Birding Trip to Beltzville State Park

Due to the extremely cold weather forecast and the frozen lake, the trip to Beltzville State Park is CANCELLED. 

Rob hopes to reschedule it sometime later this winter.

Beltzville Lake is one of the premier locations for waterfowl in our area, and Winter is a great time for a wide variety of ducks and other waterfowl.

Saturday, Jan 24 · 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

Photo of a male Ruddy Duck by Dave DeReamus

We'll scan the lake from a few vantage points for waterfowl, while keeping an eye on the nearby fields and forests for other birds. A scope is not needed, but if you have one please bring it along.

Where:  Beltzville State Park, 2950 Pohopoco Dr · Lehighton, PA

Meet at: Beltzville State Park, Parking Lot A for Pavilion #4, located at 40.861464, -75.624825

Leader: Rob Bergstresser (570-657-0990); For questions, please contact Rob

LVAS Meetup:  https://www.meetup.com/lehigh-valley-audubon-society/events/312541838/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Location via Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B051'41.1%22N+75%C2%B037'28.9%22W/@40.86142,-75.6247,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d40.86142!4d-75.6247?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

A Few Basic Field Trip Guidelines:

• Cell phones should be on silent or vibrate mode.

• Keep voices low while birding to minimize disturbance of the birds and allow others in the group to hear the birds and learn their songs.

• Keep pace with the trip leader. Please do not jump ahead or fall behind.

• Bring your binoculars.

• Beginners and experienced birders all welcome!

• Have fun!

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