Appalachian Audubon Society

The Appalachian Audubon Society, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to restoring native plant habitat and preserving biodiversity in the Southcentral Pennsylvania region. Through their Plants for Birds initiative, the organization educates communities about the critical relationship between native plants, insects, and bird survival. The Appalachian Audubon Society champions the annual Birdy Dozen program, a comprehensive guide featuring native Mid-Atlantic plants including flowering plants, shrubs, and trees that support songbirds, pollinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By partnering with local garden centers and nurseries through their Bird-Friendly Blooms program, they make native plants more accessible to the public. The organization encourages residents to create bird-friendly habitats in their own gardens while providing extensive educational resources, plant profiles, and garden design templates to help community members understand how native plants provide essential food, shelter, and nesting sites for local wildlife.