Links

Birds and Wildlife

• Friends of the Red Knot – Our chapter has been instrumental in getting attention paid to the Red Knot Rufa subspecies. The kids in a Baltimore school developed a website and are encouraging people and students to help get the bird listed. We did a lot to get it threatened status with our petition 5 years ago.

• Sialis – Great information for people interested in helping bluebirds and other native cavity-nesters survive and thrive.

Gear

• Best Binoculars of 2013: The Cornell Lab Review – along with the reviews, there is a very helpful step-by-step guide for choosing binoculars

• How to Choose Binoculars for Birding

Local Organizations

• Delaware Highlands Conservancy, an accredited land trust dedicated to conserving the natural heritage and quality of life in the Upper Delaware River region in partnership with landowners and communities.

• Lackawanna Audubon Society, an independent organization of nature loving folks centered in Lackawanna County. Despite having “Audubon” in their name, the Lackawanna Audubon Society is not associated with National Audubon Society. We still like them. Phone (570) 575-5293.

• Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – manages the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area, a “partnership of government, business, civic organizations, and individuals dedicated to the development of the region’s historic, cultural, economic, and natural resources through preservation, education, and promotion of our heritage.”

• Lackawaxen River Conservancy, Protecting and preserving the river, its wildlife, watershed and natural beauty.

• PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture), promoting profitable farms that produce healthy food for all, while respecting the natural environment.

• R.E.S.C.U.E., protecting, preserving, and restoring the environment of Northeast PA.

• SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support), promoting a local renewable energy infrastructure and more sustainable living in Northeast PA.

• Transition Honesdale, working to create a sustainable future by supporting development of a more cooperative and resilient local community.

National Organizations

• American Bird Conservancy (ABC)

• American Birding Association (ABA)

• National Audubon Society

Outdoor Safety

• Ticks (CDC) – avoiding ticks, what to do if you are bitten by a tick, symptoms of tickborne illness, geographic distribution, and more.

• Protect Yourself Against Tick-Borne Disease (FDA)