Valley Forge Audubon Society Calendar of Events

Escape the holiday hustle and embrace the quiet beauty of winter birding with us on a stroll through the peaceful fields and woodlands of Lundale Farm in northern Chester County.

December brings crisp air, quiet trails, and a chance to spot winter and year-round resident birds in their holiday habitats. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just curious about the feathered friends that thrive on this landscape, this walk is a peaceful way to pause and connect with nature during a very busy time of the year.

Lundale Farm is a community of regenerative farmers who work to enhance the ecology, health, and diversity of the land. Because the farm is sustainably managed, it not only provides fresh local food for consumers but also provides excellent habitat in which birds can thrive.

Our trip will cover 1-2 miles along the gravel farm road. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Beginners and children (accompanied by an adult) are always welcome at Valley Forge Audubon Society events.A portable toilet is available on site.

Photo credit: Female American Kestrel chasing an immature Cooper's Hawk, taken by John Werth at Lundale Farm

Join volunteers from the Valley Forge Audubon Society on the third Saturday of every month for a free guided birding tour around the woods and meadows of historic Mill Grove. Our outing leaders will help you learn about the seasonal and month-to-month fluctuations in bird life in a friendly and relaxed setting - perfect for beginning and experienced birders alike.

Please bring binoculars if you have them. Children are always welcome at Valley Forge Audubon Society events, although they must be accompanied by an adult. We will travel along both paved and earthen paths, and some of our route can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers, although please note that there are some slopes to navigate. Each outing will last approximately 2 hours, although you may leave at any time. There is a public restroom available on site.

A National Historic Landmark, the 175-acre Mill Grove estate dates from the 1760s and the grounds are now part of the Montgomery County Parks system's historic sites. The farmhouse was the first American home of artist and naturalist John James Audubon, and Mill Grove is now home to the John James Audubon Center museum.

Photo credit: Dark-eyed Junco, taken by John Werth at Mill Grove

Yes, there really is a holiday called National Bird Day!

Please join us in celebrating this unique holiday on a group outing to observe wild birds at French Creek State Park. It’s the perfect opportunity to put those new binoculars you got over the holidays to good use! Don’t have a pair? No problem—our leaders will have a few extras available to share.

We will travel a flat route that keeps us primarily on paved trails and limited-use roads as well as some natural surface paths. All ages and abilities are welcome to join us, including those new to birdwatching. (Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Meet at the playground parking lot behind the park office.
GPS: 56X5+7F Elverson

Accessible heated restrooms are available on site.

Guides: John & Patty Werth

First observed in 2002, National Bird Day provides an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and importance of birds and to raise awareness about avian welfare and conservation issues. It is held this time of the year to coincide with the end of the Christmas Bird Count surveying period.