Canton Audubon Society (Canton, Ohio) | A local chapter of the National Audubon Society in Stark, Tuscarawas, Coshocton and Wayne counties.

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WELCOME TO THE CANTON AUDUBON SOCIETY (CAS)
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 Click here for the most recent newsletter	ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP Find out more Click Here. Ohio Audubon Chapter List and Map. Click Here _________________ Nature Video of the Month PBS Nature Documentary – The Pigeon Hustle	GET INVOVLED Become a chapter supporter by becoming a member of CAS. Find out more Click Here
CAS UPCOMING EVENTS
1st Saturday Bird – Nature Walks of 2026 canton-audubon-bird-nature-walks-2026 May 20th 5:30pm – Pre-Meeting Bird Walk – Sippo Lake Exploration Gateway. Meet at the south facing balcony. May 20th – 7:00pm – CAS Regular Meeting – “Wild Bees in your Ohio Backyard” by Denise Elsworth.Ohio is home to over 500 species of bees and other pollinators, but most people don’t recognize the identity or importance of these hard-working creatures. This program will focus on common Ohio bees, including their fascinating biology and life histories. We’ll look at some of the amazing pollinators that call Ohio home, and discuss ways to plant and tend gardens and natural spaces to favor pollinators. Denise is the former Program Director of Pollinator Education at The Ohio State University of Entomology/Extension and is a member of the Canton Audubon Society. Pre-meeting bird walk at 5:30pm, meet at EG south-facing balcony. June 6th – 9:00am – CAS 1st Saturday Bird Walk – Sippo Wildlife Conservation Center – Parking at Wildlife Center off Genoa Road. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. *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
May 22nd 8:30am – 9:30am – Spring Migration Bird Walk – Stark Parks/ Pike Ridge Park – Bring your binoculars and join a Stark Parks naturalist on the trails to look for local bird species and enjoy some fresh air! Pike Ridge Park is the perfect place to search for spring migrating warblers. Species that might be seen are Indigo Bunting, Common Yellowthroat and Orchard Oriole. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just curious, all skill levels are welcome. Click here for more information =================================================================== 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