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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
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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Nature Video of the Month
PBS Nature Documentary – The Pigeon Hustle
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- 1st Saturday Bird – Nature Walks of 2026 canton-audubon-bird-nature-walks-2026
- March 7th – 9:00am – First Saturday Bird Walk – Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve, 7984 Fulton Dr NW, Massillon, OH 44646 Meet in main Parking Lot. Bring Binoculars or borrow ours.
- March 18th 5:30pm – Pre-Meeting Bird Walk – Sippo Lake Exploration Gateway. Meet at the south facing balcony.
- March 18th – 7:00pm – CAS Regular Meeting – “Birds of East Africa” by Byron Berger. Having spent the last 15 years traveling the world and encountering half of its birds, Byron will present a program on the birds of East Africa. This program is an overview of the biomes and unique bird species from Cape Town, South Africa to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Byron is a long-time member of the Canton Audubon Society. .
- 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!
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- 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
- February 24th 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Owl Prowl – Stark Parks/ Quail Hollow Park – 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
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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) 