Presque Isle Audubon Society

09/02/2026

Hello Crawford County!
Field trip coming up this Saturday, Sept. 5th, 9am at Conneaut Marsh. Meet on McMichael/Brown Hill Rd.
1.2 mile total out and back on a compact dirt road.
All levels of birding skills are welcome, and we have extra binoculars to share.
REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED IN CASE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, LIKE BAD WEATHER.
To review location map, and/or to register:
https://www.presqueisleaudubon.org/events/field-trip-conneaut-marsh-walk-9am-on-saturday-sept-5/

08/30/2026

Don't forget the evening hike tomorrow, Monday August 31, to Gull Point! Hudsonian Whimbrel, Long-billed Dowitcher, Stilt Sandpiper, American Pipit: all were seen at Gull Point on August 29. Meet at Beach 10 parking lot. This is 3.1 miles total out and back, conditions range between sandy and packed trail, potential for some muddy spots. We will post a cancellation here on Monday afternoon if the weather is not good.
(Long-billed Dowitcher photo by Jeremiah Zurenda/Audubon Photography Awards)

08/26/2026

Six days until the first of our fall Field Trips! Monday, August 31, 5:30pm: Gull Point Trail at Presque Isle State Park. Meet at Beach 10 parking lot. Recent sightings at or near Gull Point include Red Knot, Stilt Sandpiper, Willow Ptarmigan, and Hudsonian Whimbrel. The hike is a total of 3.1 miles, out and back. Conditions range between sandy and packed trail, with a potential for muddy spots. For questions contact [email protected] OR [email protected]

(Photo Red Knot: Dan Ion/Audubon Photography Awards)

08/23/2026

We had a great time at TREC on Thursday night, at the last "TREC After Hours" of the summer. Our Tattoo Table was the most popular of our PIA displays; check out this family photo!

08/23/2026

Thank you Erie Insurance and Jaimie Miller! Erie Insurance, for donating over 2 million dollars to local nonprofits for education efforts ($5000 which came to Presque Isle Audubon); and to Jaimie Miller, Education Chair, for working to get PIA certified as an Educational Improvement Organization. Board members Laura Giles and Sue Murawski were more than happy to accept this check on behalf of PIA. It was a good day. ☺️

08/20/2026

Here's your chance to see the wonderful "Wings Over Water" film for free!

Showings are at 5 and 7 PM on Thursday, August 20 at TREC's After Hours event, "This One's for the Birds!"

Did you know that three nonprofits focused on birds call TREC home? Stop in at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on August 20 to learn all things birds! Activities may include examining bird feathers under microscopes, watching live bird banding demonstrations, nest check activity, dissecting owl pellets, Purple Martin craft, and viewing specimens of birds found on Presque Isle. Stations and activities are provided by Regional Science Consortium, Purple Martin Conservation Association, Erie Bird Observatory, Natural History Museum and of course, Presque Isle Audubon.
https://www.trecf.org/afterhours

Free Movies:
Pennsylvania Game Commission Film: Our Threatened and Endangered Species – Great Egrets. 4:30PM and 6:30PM

Wings Over Water – 5:00PM and 7:00PM

08/17/2026

Crawford Gives 2026 is just around the corner, August 19-21!



Crawford Gives is the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation’s annual three day giving event. Thanks to a prorated match pool, a portion of matching funds will be added to each eligible donation made during the event.



To give by credit card: Beginning at midnight on Wednesday, August 19, go to www.crawfordgives.org to make your gift by credit card. You will be able to select Presque Isle Audubon as the organization you wish to support, and complete the donation securely online. The giving portal will remain open through midnight on Friday, August 21.

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

The registration link to this Friday's (AUG 21) program at 7pm about Bank Swallows is:
https://www.presqueisleaudubon.org/events/cliff-swallows-at-presque-isle-state-park/

Please register if interested! That way we can contact you if unforeseen circumstances occur.