Harmony Habitats
South Allegheny Elementary
"One of the best things about a garden, large or small, is that it is never finished. It is a continual experiment."
Margery Bianco, Horticulturalist
May 2003 Groundbreaking
October 2005- won the Schoolground Habitat Merit Award/K-6 Division from the Audubon Society of Western PA- Daily News
July 17, 2006 became an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site #67632 by the National Wildlife Federation.
The Woodland Habitat area is now a recognized Audubon Bird Habitat .
The property has received a 4 
score with the highest being 5 Star. You can create a birdscape at your home also. Go to http://pa.audubon.org to become involved.
"Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step we can take to assist wild bird population."
Stephen Kress, Audubon Biologist
The Pollinator Habitat became interactive in August 2009. A PA PACT Grant for Outdoor Science Classrooms made this unique project possible.
Press an eyespot on the butterfly box and you can listen to pollination information, songs, or poems. Harmony Habitat students are the voices of the butterfly box. This project was directed and designed by Ms. Aubrecht with Greg Kurk from the Magic Lantern, a Pgh. consultant company in the audiovisual arts.
2009 President's Environmental Youth Awards
Superior Environmental Achievement
for
Interactive Pollinator Habitat
We submitted an application for the 2009 President's Environmental Youth Awards and received recognition in the Superior Environmental Achievement category. This was a very competitive national awards program. We received the achievement award in Region 3 which included DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, and DC.
"Walk in Harmony" Cell Phone Tour
On June 17, 2010 the "Walk in Harmony" Cell Phone Tour was opened for the community and students to participate. This is one time that you are encouraged to turn on your cell phones and listen to information at each of the six owl stops told by Harmony Habitats representatives.
Harmony Circle Dedication
On June 30, 2010 the Harmony Circle was dedicated to Mrs. Joyce Hovanec, beloved SA teacher. Her Memorial Fund allowed for this teaching circle to be created near the Pollinator Habitat. This outdoor teaching area will be available for the public, teachers, and students.
A Plant Cam was placed in the Pollinator Habitat on July 8, 2011. This camera will take time lapse pictures of featured plants and insect activity. It can be moved to feature a new plant. This cam is taking pictures of Swamp Milkweed, a host plant for the Monarch Butterfly. Daily News
