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

Click here for the most recent newsletter

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
• 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
• October 3rd 9:00am – CAS 1st Saturday Bird Walk – Kent State Stark Wetlands Trail – Meet at designated parking for Trail. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. 
• October 21st 5:30pm – Pre-meeting bird walk – Sippo Lake Exploration Gateway – Meet at the south facing balcony. This will be the final pre-meeting bird walk due to time change. Hope to see everyone there. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. 
• October 21st 7:00pm – CAS Regular Monthly Meeting – “Dark Matters” by Carrie Elvey. Plants and animals need dark skies. They rely on natural light cues for navigation, timing of major life events, and protection. Learn how you can help keep the skies dark for wildlife. Carrie serves as the Community Engagement Specialist at the United Titanium Bug Zoo at the OSU Wooster campus. She is the owner of Darwin’s Dream LLC which is dedicated to fostering connections between nature and art and is also a pottery and blacksmith forge artist. She spent 22-years as Senior Naturalist at The Wilderness Center. Click here to visit Carrie’s website
• 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

• • • • October 4th – 8:00am – 10:30am – Fall Bird Walk – Summit Metroparks/ Bike and Hike Trail/SR 91 Lot – Join a naturalist for a fall bird walk along the banks of the Cuyahoga River as we hope to catch glimpses of resident and migratory birds. Come prepared to walk about three miles on a paved trail with a bird guide and binoculars. Click here for more information
      • October 4th 9:30am – 11:30am – Morning Bird Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve – Join a naturalist for a morning bird hike at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. With cooler weather on the way, we should expect to see the last of our summer birds and the beginnings of our winter residents as we hike through the forest and along the lakefront. Click here for more information
      • October 10th 8:00am – 10:30am – Bird Walk – Cuyahoga Valley National Park/ Ira Trailhead – Join expert and novice birders to search for migrating birds at the Beaver Marsh. This 2-mile walk on the firm, flat Towpath trail is wheelchair accessible. Click here for more information
      • October 10th 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Bird Nerds : American Crow – 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
      • October 11th 9:00am – 11:00am – Birding by the Canal – Summit Metroparks/ Towpath Trail – Clinton Trailhead -Join an SMP naturalist and Open Trail Collective as we enjoy fall birds and foliage along the accessible Towpath Trail. Binoculars will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.  Click here for more information
      • October 17th 3:00pm – 4:00pm – Afternoon Bird Hike – Cleveland Metroparks/ Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve – The early bird catches the worm, but late sleepers can still enjoy quality birdwatching. Join a naturalist on a late-afternoon bird walk to admire resident species in one of the region’s best birding spots, the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve. Beginner birders are welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Click here for more information
      • October 25th 1:00pm – 2:30pm- Hawks, Owls, and Eagles… OH MY – Summit Metroparks/ Liberty Park Nature Center – Hawks and owls are fascinating birds of prey known for their sharp vision and hunting skills. Hawks are active during the day, using speed and agility, while owls are nocturnal hunters with silent flight. Both play important roles in ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and maintaining natural balance. Join a naturalist as we learn how to identify these amazing creatures from their flight patterns and other clues. Click here for more information
      • November 7th 9:00am – 11:30am – Bird Walk – Cuyahoga Valley National Park/ Boston Trailhead – Join expert and novice birders to look for late fall migrants and early northern visitors along the firm, flat Towpath Trail. 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