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
• February 7th – 9:00am – 1st Saturday Bird Walk – Meet at Crystal Spring Towpath Trailhead. 4503 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH. 44614. Bring binoculars or borrow ours!  (EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER)
• February 13th – February 17th – Great Backyard Bird Count – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – In 2026, the GBBC takes place on February 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th The Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada invite birders to participate in this citizen science event by reporting bird observations, whether from your backyard, around your neighborhood, at your favorite park or nature center. Data is entered into eBird and results are near “real-time”. The GBBC was launched in 1998 and became the first online participatory community science project which has now become a global project. Join Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center (HBNC) for their yearly event where birds can be watched in center’s observatory. Experienced birders will be in attendance to help ID birds.
  The event is free and open to the public. Learn more at the GBBC website at http://www.birdcount.org HBNC: phone 330-823-7487
• February 18th – 7:00pm – CAS Regular Meeting  – “LBJ” Sparrows and Finches of NE Ohio by Matt Valencic -Little Brown Jobs! That’s how many of us identify sparrows and finches, mostly because they are LBJs! But each of the 28 species we find in NE Ohio has one or more features to help lead to its identity. Through lots of photographs this program introduces you to these small birds, where to find them, when to expect to see them, and how to separate them from similar species. It’s time to put a name to the face! Matt became a Geauga County Master Gardner Volunteer to learn more about the plants and organisms that are critical to bird habitat. His favorite pastime is photographing birds in Geauga County. He is also an active member of the Sanctuary Committee where he leads the charge against non-native, invasive plants in the Sanctuaries.
• 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

• • • 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 13th 9:00am – 10:00am – Great Backyard Bird Count – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – Join Nature Center staff as participants in the Great Backyard Bird Count in the comfort of the Bird Observatory. Warm drinks provided. Bring your favorite mug or borrow one of ours. Also occurs February 15th 11:00am – 12:00pm, February 16th 9:00am – 10:00am. Click here for more information
    • February 13th 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Date Night : Birds of a Feather – Stark Parks/ Tam O’shanter Park – Fly over to Tam O’Shanter for date night with your tweet-heart. Test your bird knowledge while playing fun interactive games, build a bird feeder together, and enjoy a special feathered guest appearance from the Wildlife Conservation Center. All materials are included in the cost. Alcohol is available for purchase. Must be 21+. Click here for more information
    • February 15th 12:00pm – 2:00pm – Winter Bird Banding – Huston Brumbaugh Nature Center – See science in action as we learn more about the winter birds at the Nature Center. Banding is conducted with federal permits and prioritizes the well-being of the birds. Banding takes place indoors, but the event will be canceled for inclement weather (extreme cold, precipitation, wind). 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