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: 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
Summary: Are you going to mow that grass in front of your building? We get that question a lot, so today we’re talking about that little patch of grass. Join Kiersten to find out about Dogwood Canyon’s Blackland Prairie Pocket Prairie
Show Notes:
Native Prairies Association of Texas: https://texasprairie.org
Native American Seed: https://seedsource.com
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Summary: What is that tiny little bird you see flitting around the edges of your tree? It could be a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher! Join us for a look at this extraordinary bird.
Summary: Add a little pop of color to your garden with this beautiful yellow flower! Join Dogwood Canyon for this month's Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Cutleaf Daisy.
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
Summary: What is environmental justice? Good question! Join Kiersten and special guest, Marcus Cole from Trinity River Audubon, to find out.
Show Notes:
Environmental Justice Program May 17, 11a-1230p: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/events/environmental-justice
Trinity River Audubon Center: https://trinityriver.audubon.org/
Marcus Cole, Senior Coordinator, Environmental Education: 214-309-5816, marcus.cole@audubon.org
Summary: Looking for a new space to host your next birthday party, baby shower, or small wedding? Check out our Event Spaces and bring a little nature to your next party!
Show Notes:
Event Space Link: https://dogwood.audubon.org/rental
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Summary: Female birds sing too! I bet you didn’t know that! Join Kiersten and a special guest as they talk about Female Bird Day and what new behaviors we’re learning about female birds.
Show Notes:
Female Bird Song Project: femalebirdsong.org
Find the Galbatrosses: https://femalebirdday.wordpress.com
Register for Dogwood Canyon's Female Bird Walk: https://dogwoodcanyonaudubon.ticketleap.com/female-bird-walk/
Summary: One of the most loved spring migrant birds is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Join Kiersten as she talks a little bit about this amazing flyer.
Show Notes:
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: The Golden-cheeked Warbler is back at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center! Join Kiersten as she talks about a new program to help keep an eye on this bird at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
Show Notes:
Golden-cheeked Warbler Guided Hike: https://dogwoodcanyonaudubon.ticketleap.com/golden-cheeked-warbler-guided-hike/
Call 469-526-1980 or email dcac@audubon.org for information about Warbler Watch.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center http...
Summary: Switchgrass! Don’t overlook this amazing native.
Show Notes:
Spring 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
If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org
Summary: Audubon Delta has an amazing NATIVE program: Native Agriculture to Invigorate Ecosystems that is working with small farmers to help the environment and the farmers at the same time. Join Kiersten and special guest, Jonathan Young, to hear all about this innovative program.
Show Notes:
Audubon Delta: https://delta.audubon.org/
NATIVE Program: https://delta.audubon.org/conservation/mississippi-working-lands
Summary: What do Blue Jays and Whiskey have in common? Join Kiersten to find out in this interesting episode that brings together organizations that typically never intersect.
Show Notes:
“Making a Stand,” by Kate Morgan. Audubon Magazine Winter 2024
White Oak Initiative: https://whiteoakinitiative.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/D...
Summary: Don't know what Slow Birding is? Join Kiersten as she talks about this super fun way to bird watch.
Show Notes:
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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