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MISSION STATEMENT
The Canton Audubon Society mission is to promote the enjoyment, protection, and conservation of birds, wildlife, plants and their habitat in order to maintain Earth’s biodiversity
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
The Canton Audubon Society is dedicated to welcoming every one of all races, ethnicities, religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. To accomplish this the local organization will identify obstacles and improve opportunities for diverse audiences to pursue nature activities.
WHAT’S TO COME
Meetings/Programs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park.
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A pre-meeting outing to look for birds will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the rear of the Exploration Gateway, using the flat, crushed limestone trail and boardwalk behind the building. The Exploration Gateway has accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and an elevator to take guests to the trail and nearby wooden boardwalk, and to the meeting room on the lower level.
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ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
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GET INVOVLED
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- April 23rd 7:00pm – 8:30pm – The Presents of Birds with Jen Brumfield – Summit Metroparks/ Goodyear Heights – Join the Greater Akron Audubon Society to celebrate their 90th anniversary alongside Akron-born birding legend Jen Brumfield. Learn about their journey to being granted a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Birding Association in 2021, an award given to birders who have completed a lifetime’s worth of exceptional work in promoting the cause of birding. Meet in the East Room. Click here for more information
- April 24th 9:00am – 10:30am – Bird Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ North Chagrin Reservation -An excellent chance for bird enthusiasts of any experience level to savor the fields and forests along the Chagrin River, guided by Naturalist Marty Calabrese Click here for more information
- April 27th 11:00am – 12:30pm – Spring Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Liberty Park – Enjoy a walk along Bluebird Trail as we look for and talk about the arriving spring birds. Afterwards we will try our hand at feeding the chickadees. Click here for more information
- April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Bioblitz : City Nature Challenge – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – A bioblitz is an intense period of biological surveying to record all the living species within a designated area. Help us bioblitz the Nature Center and contribute sightings to the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Observations are collected using the iNaturalist app on your smartphone or tablet. Click here for more information
- April 28th 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Ohio Owl Observers – Cleveland Metroparks/ North Chagrin Reservation – Join Naturalist Kyler Sonney as we step into the facinating realm of our nightime raptors with the ohio owl observers program. Embark on a thrilling insight into the secret lives of our nightime feathered friends. Click here for more information
- April 28th 1:00pm – 2:00pm – Warblers and Wildflowers – Cleveland Metroparks/ Rocky River Reservation – Let’s see what’s blooming and singing around Rocky River Reservation. We will explore a variety of habitats to find signs of Spring Click here for more information
- April 29th 10:30am – 12:00pm – Spring Migration Bird Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Euclid Creek Reservation – Spring migration is upon us and the time to get out and go birding is here. Tag along with Naturalist Dan Jenkins to enjoy the vast diversity of bird species during this hike. Binoculars encouraged. Some available to borrow.Click here for more information
- April 30th 7:00pm – 8:30pm – Warbler Warmup – Summit Metroparks/ Liberty Park – Join a naturalist as we get ready for warbler season and the Biggest Week in American Birding! We will review the basics of warbler identification and other important tidbits about our feathered friends. There will be several specimens preserved by taxidermy to provide a bird’s eye view of the many species that will be migrating through in the coming weeks. This program is designed for all levels of birding experience. Click here for more information
- May 1st 9:00am – 10:30am – Bird Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ South Chagrin Reservation – An excellent chance for bird enthusiasts of any experience level to savor the fields and forests along the Chagrin River, guided by Naturalist Dan Jenkins. Click here for more information
- May 1st 6:30pm – 7:30pm – Virtual : Biggest Week Birds – Summit Metroparks/ Zoom – Join us online to discover the amazing avian journeys that are occurring now, right in our own back yards! We’ll meet some migratory bird species, talk hot spots and share our love for these special groups of songbirds. Zoom meeting ID: 485 730 2450 Click here for more information
- May 2nd 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Beginner Warbler Workshop Part 1 – Cleveland Metroparks/ Rocky River Reservation – Join a naturalist for this two-part dive into Ohio’s spring warbler migration! This workshop is best for beginner birders looking to improve their warbler knowledge. It will include an evening program followed by a morning warbler hike. Registration required and participants must be able to attend both sessions. Cost $5.00 Click here for more information
- May 3rd 10:00am – 11:30am – Birding in the Flats – Cleveland Metroparks/ Flats – Join Naturalist Justin Willard for a hike along the Cuyahoga River just south of downtown Cleveland. Spring migration will be in full swing, so we be looking for many different species of migratory birds. Click here for more information
- May 4th 7:00am – 9:00am – Beginner Warbler Workshop Part 2 – Cleveland Metroparks/ Huntington Reservation – Join a naturalist for this two-part dive into Ohio’s spring warbler migration! This workshop is best for beginner birders looking to improve their warbler knowledge. It will include an evening program followed by a morning warbler hike. Registration required and participants must be able to attend both sessions. Click here for more information
- May 4th 8:00am – 9:30am – Spring Bird Stroll – Summit Metroparks/ Tallmadge Meadows – For some folks, spring means birds. We are those folks! Join a naturalist on a guided hike to see which bird species are passing through during the migration. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you’ve got ’em! Click here for more information
- May 5th 7:30am – 10:00am – Peak Migration Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Valley View – Happy Biggest Week in American Birding! Hike the 1.6-mile Celebration Trail with a naturalist to spot neotropical migrants on their journeys north. Along the way, discover how bird lovers can better support our avian friends at home. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide. Click here for more information
- May 5th 2:00pm – 3:30pm – Backyards Gone Wild : Hummingbirds – Summit Metroparks/ Liberty Park – Join a naturalist for this bimonthly series on welcoming nature into our outdoor spaces. This month, we’ll learn about fascinating hummingbirds, the flying gems of the garden, and how to attract them to your own back yard. After a presentation, take a short stroll to search for hummingbirds and the flowers they like best. Click here for more information
- May 6th 8:00am – 10:00am – Spring Bird Walk – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – Join Naturalist Adam Zorn on the Nickel Plate Trail in Louisville, OH for a morning bird walk. Great for beginners and experienced birders. Level, paved walking surface. Bring your binoculars. Meet at the trailhead on Pinevale Ave., Louisville, OH. Canceled for inclement weather. Group size limited. *Registration required. Click here for more information
- May 7th 6:00am – 6:00pm – Wandering for Warblers Day Trip – Summit Metroparks / Sieberling Nature Realm – Join park naturalists for an all-day exploration of the Warbler Capital of the World during the Biggest Week in American Birding. The tour bus will depart F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm at 6 a.m. for the famed Magee Marsh and other birding hotspots, returning at 6 p.m. Be prepared for extensive walking on boardwalks and trails. Dress for variable weather conditions. Pack lunch, beverages, snacks, binoculars and a camera. Cost: $75 per person. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS ONLINE 4/17: Register here. Click here for more information
- May 8th 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Birding Acacia – Cleveland Metroparks/ Acacia Reservation – Acacia Reservation is a diverse ecosystem that is home to a variety of bird species during the spring. Journey alongside Naturalist Dan Jenkins to observe your favorite birds at Acacia Reservation. Binoculars strongly encouraged. Click here for more information
- May 11th 7:30am – 10:00am – Bird Watching : Migration Mania – Cuyahoga Valley National Park/ Oak Hill Trailhead – Accompany Volunteer Naturalist Dwight Chasar on International Migratory Bird Day. Looking for spring migrants Observe songbirds in hardwood forests and old fields as their migration comes to a frenzied peak. Bring binoculars. This 2.5-mile walk is on flat, unpaved trails. Click here for more information
- May 12th 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Warblers on the Canal – Cleveland Metroparks/ Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation – Join Naturalist Justin Willard for a hike along the canal to look for warblers and other spring migrants. We also may spot some aquatic animals, including turtles and tadpoles. Click here for more information
- May 13th 8:00am – 10:00am – Spring Bird Wallk – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – Join Naturalist Adam Zorn on the Nickel Plate Trail in Louisville, OH for a morning bird walk. Great for beginners and experienced birders. Level, paved walking surface. Bring your binoculars. Meet at the trailhead on Pinevale Ave., Louisville, OH. Canceled for inclement weather. Group size limited. *Registration required. Click here for more information
- May 15th 9:00am – 10:30am – Bird Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ South Chagrin Reservation – An excellent chance for bird enthusiasts of any experience level to savor the woods and wetlands surrounding the nature center, guided by Naturalist Kyler Sonney. Click here for more information
- May 17th 9:30am – 11:30am – Morning Bird Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Lakefront Reservation – Join Naturalist Justin Willard for a morning bird hike at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. We will look for many different migratory birds making their way through Cleveland. Click here for more information
- May 18th 11:00am – 12:00pm – Backyard Bird Buffet – Summit Metroparks/ Munroe Falls – Birdseed is not the only way to feed back yard birds! Did you know it takes over 6,000 caterpillars to feed one clutch of chickadees? Join a naturalist to discover how native plants can attract delicious insects to your back yard and create a diverse backyard bird buffet! Click here for more information
- May 18th 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Bird Nerds – Mating – Summit Metroparks/ Sieberling Nature Realm – Newbies and experts alike are welcome to join us in this lively series for a fun, approachable discussion on a new bird topic each month. This month, we will peek through the curtains and discover how birds make more birds. Click here for more information
- May 19th 9:00am – 10:00am – Bird Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ North Chagrin Reservation – An excellent chance for bird enthusiasts of any experience level to savor the woods and wetlands surrounding the nature center, guided by Naturalist Marty Calabrese. Click here for more information
- May 23rd 8:30pm – 9:30pm – Owl Prowl – The Wilderness Center / Wilmot – Whooo likes owls? Come to The Wilderness Center for this nighttime program to learn about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Learn how owls thrive in the night, the different owl calls, and signs that owls are around. Out on the trails, channel your inner owl with some activities as we try to spot some owls on a hike. Dress weather appropriate and with comfortable walking shoes since much of this program will be outside. Bring your red-light flashlight – white lights are not allowed on the trails at night. Don’t have a red-light flashlight? Bring your flashlight and we can make it red for you. Cost $5.00 Click here for more information
- May 25th 10:00am – 11:00am – Birds, Bugs and Blooms Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Rocky River Reservation – Join us on a hike through the floodplain forest. We will be looking at the beauty of the birds, wildflowers and insects that call this ecosystem home. Bring binoculars. Click here for more information
- May 29th 9:00am – 10:30am – Bird Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ South Chagrin Reservation – An excellent chance for bird enthusiasts of any experience level to savor the fields and forests along the Chagrin River, guided by Naturalist Dan Jenkins. Click here for more information
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Stark Parks: Link
TWC: The Wilderness Center Link
HBNC: Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center Link
SMP: Summit Metro Parks Link
CVNP: Cuyahoga Valley National Park Link
CMP: Cleveland Metroparks Link
Beech Creek Gardens Link
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Canton Audubon Society (Canton, Ohio) 