Welcome

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

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Nature Video of the Month

PBS Nature Documentary – The Pigeon Hustle

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CAS UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 1st Saturday Bird – Nature Walks of 2026 canton-audubon-bird-nature-walks-2026
  • September 5th 9:00am – CAS 1st Saturday Bird Walk – Quail Hollow Park – Meet at the parking lot jby the manor house. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
  • September 16th – 5:30pm – Pre-Meeting Bird Walk – Meet at the South Facing balcony of the Sippo Lake Exploration Gateway. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.
  • September 16th – 7:00pmCAS Regular Monthly Meeting – Judy Semroc will be presenting “Flying Jewels: Attracting Dragons, Damsels & Hummingbirds to the Home Habitat”. 
  • September 25th – 26th – Stark County Bird Quest – Stark County – This family-friendly 24-hour challenge has two goals: get people into the outdoors using birds as a catalyst and to accumulate data about bird populations in Stark County. This event is free including resources, guided walks, and the celebration at the event’s conclusion on Saturday, September 26. For more information and registration, go to cantonaudubon.org/stark-county-bird-quest. Click here for more information and registration
  • 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

        • August 29th 7:30am – 10:00am – Bird Walk – Cuyahoga Valley National Park/ Howe Meadow – Join expert and novice birders to search for late-summer and early migrating birds along the mostly flat, unpaved grassy areas around Howe Meadow. Park and meet in the south end of the grass parking lot. Click here for more information
        • September 5th 10:00am – 11:30am – Bird Nerds : Barred Owl – 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
        • September 6th – September 27 – Self – Guided Trail: Bird Humor – Summit Metroparks/ Deep Lock Quarry –  Lighten up while hiking the 1.4-mile Quarry Trail with some jokes that aren’t just for the birds. Available through September 27. Click here for more information
        • September 12th 7:30am – 11:30am – CVNP Annual Fall Bird Census – Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s diversity of habitats attracts many migrating songbirds, making the fall census exciting. All are welcome. Walking conditions vary by location. Meet at the NPS Park Headquarters. Click here for more information
        • September 14th 5:30pm – 7:00pm – Spree With Me : After Work Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Tuscarawas Meadows – Don’t let your 9 to 5 get in the way of completing the Fall Hiking Spree. Bird along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail and check a spree trail off your list. Click here for more information
        • September 18th 6:00pm – 7:30pm – Spree with Me : Evening Bird Stroll – Summit Metroparks/ Valley View Area – Join us for an after-work bird walk to keep up with migration season, all while checking off the 1.1-mile Missing Link Trail on this year’s Fall Hiking Spree. Binoculars available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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