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

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.

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
• January 3rd – CAS 1st Saturday Bird Walk – John Glenn Grove Trailhead. Meet at Trailhead parking area. 8000 Warmington Rd SW, Navarre, OH 44662.  Bring Binoculars or borrow ours.
• January 21st – 7:00pm – CAS Regular Meeting  – “Member Night” by CAS membership – Members are encouraged to share nature-related photos, vacations, bird info, book reviews, songs, hobbies, triviaband more. There will be a sign-up prior to the meeting to allow time for each participant. If interested in sharing, contact CAS at cantonaudubonsociety@gmail.com. 
• Audubon Christmas Bird Counts – Canton CBC: Friday, January 2, 2026 Contact Jon Cefus at jcefus@gmail.com.  
• 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

• • • December 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
    • 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 3rd 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 3rd 10:00am – 12:00pm – Birds and Coffee – Cleveland Metroparks/ North Chagrin Reservation – Brush up on your bird identification skills as we enjoy a cup of hot coffee and watch the cardinals, woodpeckers, and chickadees through our one-way glass windows. Click here for more information
    • January 3rd 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 3rd 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
    • January 3rd 2:00pm – 3:30pm – Duck Pond in Paper – Summit Metroparks/ Summit Lake Nature Center – Learn what makes Summit Lake an amazing home for waterfowl in the winter while making your own origami duck and paper pond diorama. Click here for more information
    • January 3rd 6:00pm – 7:00pm – For Adults : Owl Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Rocky River Reservation – Join us for a hike in search of some of Ohio’s most famous aerial predators – owls. Along the way we will discuss what habitats they require, their diets, and what adaptations they’ve made to become apex predators. Trails may be snowy or wet. Flashlights not recommended. Click here for more information
    • January 4th 8:30am – 11:00am – New Year Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Cascade Valley Metropark – New year, new checklist! Grab your binoculars and a field guide, then hit the trail with a naturalist in a collective pursuit of the “January 100.” How many bird species can we find before January 31? Click here for more information
    • January 4th 11:00am – 12:00pm – Woodpeck Walk – Cleveland Metroparks/ Rocky River Reservation – While our focus will be woodpeckers, we will also look for other birds braving the cold winter in Rocky River Reservation. Binoculars will be available to borrow. No dogs, please. Terrain: mostly flat, ice, snow, wet, unpaved, 1 mile Click here for more information
      January 8th 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Birding at Acacia – Cleveland Metroparks/ Acacia Reservation – Make the most of our limited daylight and get out to look for our feathered friends! Join a naturalist as we make our way through the gentle hills of Acacia Reservation and see what birds have stuck around for winter. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Click here for more information
    • January 10th 8:30am – 10:00am – Wander with Waterfowl – Cleveland Metroparks/ Wildwood Reservation – Join a naturalist as we keep our eyes and ears open for migrating waterfowl. Along the way, we’ll talk about bird behavior, seasonal changes and the unique adaptations that help these feathered travelers thrive. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Click here for more information
    • January 10th 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 10th 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
    • January 10th 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Weekend Hike to the Eagles 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. Click here for more information
    • January 11th 8:30am – 10:30am – Winter Bird Walk  – Summit Metroparks/ Cascade Valley Metropark – Join a naturalist for 2.1 miles of birding on Missing Link and Prather Trails. We will explore who sticks around to bear 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 16th 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 16th 9:00am – 10:00am – Frost and Feathers Walk  –  Summit Metroparks/ Deep Lock Quarry – Put on your boots and join us to look for winter birds, resident and migrant alike, among the frost and frigidness. Click here for more information
    • January 17th 9:00am – 11:00am –  Breakfast with the Birds – The Wilderness Center/ Wilmot – Join TWC’s Bird Club for Breakfast with the Birds in the Wildlife Observation Room. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be provided. Click here for more information
    • January 17th 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 17th 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
    • January 17th 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Bird Nerds : Bald Eagles – Summit Metroparks/ Sieberling Nature Realm –  Bird enthusiasts of all kinds are welcome to join us for a deep dive into one of Ohio’s most recognizable species each month. You see them. You love them. But how well do you really know them? After our indoor presentation, those interested can join for a guided birding walk. Click here for more information
    • January 18th 9:00am – 10:30am – Snowbird Saunter – Summit Metroparks/ Silver Creek Metropark – Spring isn’t the only time to see migrant birds in Ohio. Join a naturalist for a bird hike along the 2-mile Chippewa Trail with a special focus on our iconic winter migrant: the dark-eyed Junco. Click here for more information
    • January 18th 9:30am – 11:30am – 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 22nd 9:30am – 11:30am – Winter Birding – Summit Metroparks/ Goodyear Heights Metropark – Whether you’re an expert birder or just starting out, dress for the weather and join us for a birding hike on the 1.4-mile Alder trail. Binoculars available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information
    • January 24th 9:00am – 12:00pm – Drop By : Birds and Blizzards – Cleveland Metroparks/ North Chagrin Reservation – Stop by this indoor program anytime during the posted hours to discover which feathered friends stick around through the snowy season and how you can support them. Learn to identify common winter birds and create your own natural bird feeder to take home. Click here for more information
    • January 24th 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 24th 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
    • January 25th 1:00pm –  3:00pm – 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 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