Days at Dogwood Canyon
This podcast will take you into Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center’s 200-acre wildlife preserve in the heart of the DFW metroplex. Take a quick weekly break with us and get outside with the fresh air, the trees, and, of course, the birds.
Episodes
Summary: Join Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center to find out about some new strategies that Audubon has joined to protect birds throughout the Americas.
Show Notes:
Conserva Aves: https://conserva-aves.org
Audubon and Conserva Aves: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas/colombia/cpnserva-aves
Audubon Americas: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Summary: It’s that time of year, so let’s talk about owls! Join Kiersten as she talks about the Eastern Screech-Owl.
Show Notes:
Audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@au...
Summary: Learn about the iconic flower symbol of Fall as Kiersten talks about the Common Sunflower.
Show Notes:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org
Summary: Where can you find native Texas plants for sale? Right here at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center twice a year!
Show Notes:
Native Plant Sale Link: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale
Link for Native Plant Nurseries in DFW: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/collin-county/programs/n-texas-native-plant-sales-nurseries/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://ww...
Summary: What was that flash of red, white, and black? Maybe it’s a Red-bellied Woodpecker. Join Kiersten as she talks about this permanent resident.
Show Notes:
Audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: Looking for some fragrant and flashy colors for Fall? How about the White Mistflower!
Show Notes:
Fall Plant Sale link: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Forest and Sound Bathing
Summary: Have you ever wanted to try forest bathing? Don’t worry you don’t need to bring a bathing suit! Join Kiersten and a special guest to learn what forest bathing is and how it can help you!
We are reposting this episode to highlight the upcoming Mini-retreat October 5, 2025. To get tickets go to www.slowtrails.earth
Show Notes:
Summary: Searching for lost birds can be disheartening and hopeful. Join Kiersten as she follows the search for the Black-napped Pheasant Pigeon.
Show Notes:
“In Search of Auwo,” by Jason Gregg. Audubon Magazine, Spring 2023
Video Link: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/seeking-auwo-inside-search-find-secretive-tropical-bird-lost-science
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Summary: Fall is the best time for planting and we ae talking to a special guest to find out why!
Show Notes:
Fall Plant Sale: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: Join Kiersten as she describes the lovely tree native tree, Eve’s Necklace.
Show Notes:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org
Summary: Time to Restore is a program that helps people and organizations plan pollinator restoration efforts that will thrive. They need help from us! A Community Science project they have developed helps habitat restorers make more resilient native plant decisions. Join Kiersten as she tells you all about this awesome program.
Show Notes:
Time to Restore: https://www.usanpn.org/community/TimeToRestore
Nature’s Notebook: https://w...
Summary: Let’s take a closer look at one of our Summer Resident Birds the White-eyed Vireo.
Show Notes:
Audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org
Summary: Visiting San Antonio? Check out our sister center Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Join Kiersten and special guest, Erin Magerl, as they talk about this amazing center!
Show Notes:
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: https://mitchelllake.audubon.org/
Contact: Tel: 210-628-1639; email: mlac@audubon.org
National Moth Week: https://nationalmothweek.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Summary: Summer is a great time to talk about grasses! Join Kiersten as she discusses the amazing Eastern Gamagrass.
Show Notes:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Butterflies and Moths of North America – https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: Join us this summer to meet our second Artist in Residence, June Covington.
Show Notes:
Cedar Hill Artists interested in 2026 Summer Artist in Residence can email dcac@audubon.org,
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: This summer, catch a glimpse of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
Show Notes:
Audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: On this Fourth of July join Kiersten as she highlights some great birding spots throughout the United States.
Show Notes:
Birding the Harriet Tubman Byway: https://delmarvabirding.com/birding-the-harriet-tubman-byway/
Alabama Audubon: https://alaudubon.org/event
The Joe Farm: https://www.connectingwithbirdsandnaturetours.com/
Georgia Colonial Coast Trail: https://georgiabirdingtrails.com/colonialcoast
Audubon Magazine “Exp...
Summary: Saline Lakes? Is that a real thing? Yes it is and they are an extremely important and endangered habitat that many species of birds depend on. Join Kiersten as she takes you on a journey with the Wilson’s Phalarope.
Show Notes:
“Must Add Water”, by Andy McGlashen. Audubon Magazine, Spring 2024
National Audubon website: https://www.audubon.org/
Latest news about saline lakes: https://www.audubon.org/news/innovative-progra...
Summary: Frog-what? Frogfruit! No it’s not an amphibian, it an amazing native plant! Join Kiersten to find out about this unusually named plant.
Show Notes:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@aud...
Summary: Our summer residents are here! Today we’ll talk about the Swainson's Thrush.
Show Notes:
Bird Song Provided by - Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org
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