This makes Bird Town Pennsylvania the largest program in the Bird City Network, an assembly of sixteen programs across the country as well as South America and Mexico.
The idea is simple; Bird Town Pennsylvania works with municipalities to provide a framework for engagement and education centered around birds and their dependence on healthy habitats.
The result of creating cleaner environments for birds on residential and other properties is the realization of a vibrant, ecological backyard that supports birds, wildlife and people and provides a front seat to the show that nature provides.
The program is adopted by a municipality’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), parks board, municipal leaders or a group of passionate community members and accepted by passing a Bird Town Resolution.
“Municipalities must also form a 3-person committee and complete an application,” said Heidi Shiver, the organization’s president. “They are asked to list accomplishments or plans on topics including creating and protecting habitat, addressing threats to birds, education and engagement, and sustainability. And we are there every step of the way!”
More growth is expected as neighboring municipalities “join the flock” to create what is known programmatically as “clutches” in which multiple communities work together to improve contiguous geographic areas and their constituents.
Everything from bird walks to habitat restoration become Bird Town initiatives and the public is encouraged to participate.
With Richland Township’s designation, the program has doubled in just two years.
For more information, the Bird Town Pennsylvania webpage or send email to: pabirdtown@gmail.com.
Visit the Pennsylvania Audubon Council website for more information on initiatives, programs and upcoming events.
[Posted: February 18, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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