Upper Providence goes for the ‘gold’ when it comes to its birds
Upper Providence Township is for the birds — and that’s a good thing.
Township officials said on March 15 that the municipality has earned a gold certification from Bird Town Pennsylvania.
Gold is the highest certification that a municipality can earn from Bird Town Pennsylvania. All “Bird Towns” begin in the green tier and can then work their way up to bronze, silver and then gold. To earn a gold certification, municipalities must have completed goals in all five “strategy areas”: municipal actions; school district and youth-related actions; community and individual engagement; organizations, collaborations and partnerships; and advocacy and promoting awareness.
Upper Providence Township said its gold certifications stemmed from the ongoing efforts of its Environmental Commission and volunteers to plant native species, create healthier habitats, and help residents learn about the birds and wildlife that populate the community.
“Thank you to the volunteers and partners who continue to make this work possible,” the township said.
Other Delaware County municipalities that have earned a gold-level certification include Concorde Township, Lansdowne Borough, Media Borough, Newtown Township, Radnor Township, Springfield Township and Swarthmore Borough.
