Rider Park: Approximately four acres along the western edge of the meadows will be turned into a mosaic of multi-stem shrubs and trees. American Woodcocks who feed on earthworms, have been observed in this area of wet ground and it is hoped they will benefit from enhanced habitat complexity. In addition to habitat enhancements, several interpretive signs describing American Woodcock behavior, nesting needs, and habitat requirements will be installed. To round off these efforts, we will partner with Lycoming Audubon Society to offer public programs to experience American Woodcock spring courtship displays. Visit RiderPark.org to find more information about the park.

​​Pocono Enviromental Center: In 2004, PEEC’s award-winning, passive solar Visitor Activity Center was developed with architects Bohlin Cywynski Jackson. This space serves as the PEEC dining hall and also hosts seasonal Community Dinners and Festivals. Its sustainable design is integrated into many of PEEC’s educational programs. Unfortunately, the expansive, passive solar windows on the south, west, and east sides of the building are the cause of many fatal bird strikes each year. With a small amount of funding from the Alliance for Watershed Education, PEEC is working with artist Eurhi Jones to conceptualize an art installation project in an effort to deter bird strikes at the Visitor Activity Center. In addition to conserving bird species, this project strives to engage the community in the creation of the art installation and provide environmental education opportunities including introducing new and diverse audiences to birding. Funds raised during the 2024 PA Breeding Bird Blitz will be contributed toward the installation and educational programming associated with the project.  

Allegheny Land Trust: One of our premier green spaces is Wingfield Pines. Wingfield Pines is located within the townships of Upper St. Clair and South Fayette in the southwestern corner of Allegheny County. It is situated within the floodplain of Chartiers Creek. Allegheny Land Trust purchased the 87-acre conservation area in December 2001. Working in conjunction with local environmental groups, we designed and implemented a passive treatment system to address the abandoned mine drainage (AMD) problem on the site. This project aims to expand upon existing wetlands of Wingfield Pines to provide an additional 4 acres of prime wetland habitat for the more than 200 species of birds that utilize Wingfield Pine’s prime habitat either year round or as a migration stop over. This would increase the overall wetland to 30 acres of invaluable habitat along one of the busiest migration flyways. In addition to the restoration of habitat, this project also aims to increase bird related educational programming offered by ALT.