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Franklin Park designated a Bird Town by Audubon Society, to receive signs
Summary
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania presented Franklin Park Borough with a Bird Town certificate and signs, recognizing local habitat and land-care practices and offering ongoing support for bird-friendly initiatives.
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania presented Franklin Park Borough with a Bird Town certificate and signs during the borough’s September regular meeting, recognizing the borough’s efforts toward habitat protection and sustainable land-care practices.
The designation “recognizes this community is working toward promotion of conservation and stewardship through sustainable land care practices, habitat protection and restoration of natural systems,” said Nick Stallman, presenter with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. "Franklin Park Borough is designated a Bird Town, and I have some wonderful signs for you all as well." Stallman said the group hopes to support the borough “in just generally creating a more bird-friendly community.”
Council members accepted the certificate; several posed for photos with committee members and the street signs. The presentation followed routine preliminary business and public comment at the monthly meeting.
Why it matters: Bird Town designation typically signals a community-level commitment to practices that improve habitat and reduce threats to birds, such as encouraging native plantings and reducing pesticide use. Stallman told council that Franklin Park’s application “blew us away,” and said Audubon staff will continue to work with borough officials and volunteers.
Council members welcomed the designation. "We said Franklin Park is for the birds, and now it's official," a council member said during later comments.
No formal votes or funding decisions tied to the designation were recorded in the meeting minutes. The presentation was informational and included an offer of resources and signage from the Audubon Society; Stallman said he looked forward to coordinating with council and local volunteers.
The borough’s Bird Town committee and Audubon staff are expected to discuss next steps outside the council meeting, including placement of the donated signs and possible future outreach activities.
