Canton Audubon Society (Canton, Ohio)

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

PROGRAM OUTREACH

The Canton Audubon Society is dedicated to welcoming every one of all races, ethnicities, religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. 

PROGRAMS AND BIRD WALKS

Monthly speakers’ programs are the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm. Location: Exploration Gateway, Sippo Lake; 5712 12th Street NW, Canton, Ohio 44708.
We do not offer programs June, July and August. Sign up for holiday dinner in December, picnic in June. Program meetings and bird walks are open to the public.

Pre-meeting bird walks: 5:30pm in September, October, March, April, and May are on flat, crushed limestone trails with a boardwalk. Meet at the south-facing balcony.
Exploration Gateway has accessible parking and restrooms. An elevator takes guests to the lower level for access to trails and nearby boardwalk.
1st Saturday Bird & Nature Walks; see CAS Upcoming Events below

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Ohio Audubon Chapter List and Map. Click Here

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Nature Video of the Month

PBS Nature Documentary – The Pigeon Hustle

CAS UPCOMING EVENTS

• 1st Saturday Bird – Nature Walks of 2026 canton-audubon-bird-nature-walks-2026
• February 7th – 9:00am – 1st Saturday Bird Walk – Meet at Crystal Spring Towpath Trailhead. 4503 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH. 44614. Bring binoculars or borrow ours!
• February 13th – February 17th – Great Backyard Bird Count – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – In 2026, the GBBC takes place on February 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th The Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada invite birders to participate in this citizen science event by reporting bird observations, whether from your backyard, around your neighborhood, at your favorite park or nature center. Data is entered into eBird and results are near “real-time”. The GBBC was launched in 1998 and became the first online participatory community science project which has now become a global project. Join Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center (HBNC) for their yearly event where birds can be watched in center’s observatory. Experienced birders will be in attendance to help ID birds.
  The event is free and open to the public. Learn more at the GBBC website at http://www.birdcount.org HBNC: phone 330-823-7487
• February 18th – 7:00pm – CAS Regular Meeting  – “LBJ” Sparrows and Finches of NE Ohio by Matt Valencic -Little Brown Jobs! That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches, mostly because they are LBJs! But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity. Through lots of photographs this program introduces you to these small birds, where to find them, when to expect to see them, and how to separate them from similar species. It’s time to put a name to the face! Matt became a Geauga County Master Gardner Volunteer to learn more about the plants and organisms that are critical to bird habitat. His favorite pastime is photographing birds in Geauga County. He is also an active member of the Sanctuary Committee where he leads the charge against non-native, invasive plants in the Sanctuaries.
• All programs are held at the Exploration Gateway (Stark Parks’ Facility at Sippo Lake) 5712 12th Street NW, Canton 44708.

Monthly bird walks are held just before the meetings March – October.

Everything we do is open to the public. Please join us!

OTHER LOCAL BIRDING EVENTS

• • • November 6th – April 30th Thursdays – Fridays 9:30am – 11:30am – Project Feederwatch – The Wilderness Center/ Wilmot – Join TWC staff and volunteers as part of a new Community Science project! During the winter months TWC will support Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s long-term bird studies by counting all birds that gather at the feeding stations outside the Nature Center viewing windows. A quick and easy orientation will be offered on the data collection process and a naturalist will be available for any birding id questions! This gathering takes place on Thursdays and Fridays beginning November 6 and continuing through April. We won’t meet the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years! All program proceeds will support our wildlife feeding in the Observation Room during the winter months. Click here for more information
    • January 3rd – Febuary 28th Saturdays and Sundays – Hand feed a Chickadee – Cleveland Metroparks/ Brecksville Nature Center – Stop by to hand-feed the chickadees. We will supply the black oil sunflower seeds and instructions that help make this experience one to remember. Hand-feed during designated program times only. Hand washing/sanitizer required after hand-feed. Registrationis not required. Please drop by anytime between: 10 a.m. – noon Click here for more information
    • January 28th 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Owl Prowl – Stark Parks/ Sippo Lake Park North – Discover the fascinating world of owls during a guided twilight hike. Learn about Ohio’s owl species, their unique adaptations, and the vital role they play in the ecosystem. Along the way, we’ll practice our listening skills, learn different owl calls, and maybe catch a glimpse or hoot of an owl in its natural habitat! Click here for more information
    • January 29th – February 10th – Self Guided : Winter Raptors – Summit Metroparks/ Sieberling Nature Realm – Hike the 1.4-mile Seneca Trail through February 10 to learn all about what Ohio’s birds of prey are up to when winter sets in. Click here for more information
    • January 29th 7:00pm – 8:30pm – Full Moon Owl Hike – Summit Metroparks/ Wood Hollow Metropark – Join a naturalist for a quiet evening hike along the 1.2-mile Downy Loop Trail in search of owls beneath the light of a nearly full moon. Learn some common owl calls, how they are adapted to nighttime life and how to safely spot them. Bring a small flashlight if you wish. Click here for more information
    • January 30th 8:30am – 10:30am –  Winter Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Cascade Valley Metroparks – Join a naturalist for 2.1 miles of birding on both Missing Link and Prather Trails. We will explore who sticks around to bare the winter weather and attempt to add species to our “January 100” checklist. Several pairs of binoculars are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information
    • January 31st 8:30am – 9:30am – Coffee with the Birds – Cleveland Metroparks/ Brecksville Reservation – Discover more about our winter resident birds while you enjoy a cup of coffee by the bird window, then step outside for a chance to hand feed them. Coffee, tea and binoculars will be provided. Click here for more information
    • January 31st 10:00am – 12:00pm – Drop By : Birding by Fireside – Cleveland Metroparks/ West Creek Reservation – Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon to spend a relaxing morning by the fire, sipping coffee or hot chocolate as we watch and identify winter birds visiting our feeder. Before you go, craft a pinecone bird feeder to take home and welcome feathered friends to your own backyard! Click here for more information
    • January 31st 10:00am – 12:00pm –  Weekend Hike to the Eagle Nest – Cleveland Metroparks/ Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation – Join a naturalist for a guided hike to an active bald eagle nest while we look for birds, beavers, and other wildlife that call the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation home. On the way, we will compare observations of animal activity throughout the winter. This hike is offered several times each month when the eagle nest is visible. Terrain: paved, hills, icy conditions possible, 3 miles. Click here for more information
    • January 31st 10:00am – 11:00am – Coffee with the Birds – Summit Metroparks/ Liberty Park – Join a naturalist to see which birds visit our viewing area. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights. Make it a total “birdy” day: Hand-feed the chickadees or stay to help count birds for Project Feeder Watch. Click here for more information
    • January 31st 10:00am – 11:00am – Coffee with the Birds – Summit Metroparks/ Summit Lake Nature Center – Join a naturalist to see the birds on the lake from the comfort of Summit Lake Nature Center. Bring a mug and your bird questions — we’ll provide warm beverages and birding insights! 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