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The John James ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center at Mill Grove.
Explore John James ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Historic Home Outside of Philadelphia
May 28, 2026 — The John James ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center at Mill Grove has been formally recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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New Funding Will Help Turn the Tide on Salt Marsh Loss in Maryland
May 13, 2026 — $13 million grant allows ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and partners to begin implementing the Marshes for Tomorrow initiative.
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Great Blue Heron
New ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Report Warns of Maryland’s Salt Marsh Crisis, Charts a Path Forward
April 21, 2026 — Marshes for Tomorrow report warns time is running out, but outlines targeted actions to protect birds, communities, and coastal economies.
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Osprey in flight.
MD Legislative Recap and Budget Defense for Birds
April 17, 2026 — Amidst tight budget, conservation and environmental programs retain and grow funding
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Purple Martin migration
Protecting Birds on the Move in Philadelphia
April 10, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s latest documentary feature’s urban conservation in the City of Brotherly Love. Learn how you can help.
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Scarlet Tanager
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Supports New Bill to Designate Scarlet Tanager as Pennsylvania’s Official Migratory Bird
March 30, 2026 — Vibrant songbird is a symbol of Pennsylvania’s forests and a key indicator of their health.
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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Receives Grant to Monitor Innovative Salt Marsh Restoration in Somerset County
February 20, 2026 — $610,000 grant is part of novel, large-scale marsh restoration initiative on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Awarded Grant to Survey Imperiled Marsh Birds & Measure Marsh Restoration Success in Maryland
February 05, 2026 — $790,000 grant will support large-scale surveying tied to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Marshes for Tomorrow initiative.
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Fall in Love with Philly Birds this Valentine’s Day: The Great Backyard Bird Count Returns February 13–16
February 04, 2026
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