For twenty-five years, important projects at Shaver’s Creek and across the region have been accomplished by the generous efforts of both Birding Cup participants and supporters.
All donations — to teams and individuals or directly to the Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup fund — support the impactful work we do at Shaver’s Creek. Take action today to reward your favorite birder while contributing to our mission!
For this year’s Cup, we are directing our fundraising efforts toward enhancing habitats at the Musser Gap Greenway. Grasslands, which are the most altered and endangered biome in the world, were historically a part of Pennsylvania’s landscape. With your support, we can bring some grassland back to central Pennsylvania and, in turn, support the threatened and declining species that rely on them.
Projects Made Possible by Birding Cup
The projects below have been supported by Birding Cup fundraising efforts.
2024: Reducing financial barriers to outdoor education programs
2023: Funding a spring hawk counter on Tussey Ridge
2022: Renovations to our Klingsberg Aviary
2021: Bringing the Lost Bird Project to central Pennsylvania
2019–20: Silvi Classroom Citizen Science improvements and new technology
2018: Brand-new enclosures for our resident birds of prey
2017: Installing bird-friendly glass in our building and expansion project
2016: Harvesting local wood from Stone Valley Forest for our expansion and renovation
2015: Farmland Raptor Conservation: Nest boxes installed around the community
2014: Lakeside dock and stable shoreline by Sunset Point Pavilion
2013: Aerie Garden
