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: This plant episode is dedicated to an exotic invasive we want you to be on the lookout for, Sacred Bamboo aka Nandina.
Show Notes:
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica): Native Plant Society of Texas, https://www.npsot.org
“Nandina: A Not So Heavenly Bamboo,” by Doug Lockard. South Carolina Native Plant Society, https://scnps.org
Native Plant Sale at Dogwood Canyon: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale
Summary: Who will we meet this year at Dogwood Canyon? Let’s start off the year with the Blackburnian Warbler.
Show Notes:
Blackburnian Warbler audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Dogwo...
Summary: How do people become birders? You aren’t the first person to ask that question. Join Kiersten as she discusses a project looking at how people become birders.
Show Notes:
“On the Origin of Birders,” by Anna Gibbs. Audubon Magazine, Fall 2025.
The Spark Bird Project: https://www.spark-bird.org
Roger Tory Peterson Institute: https://rtpi.org
National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogw...
Summary: Join Kiersten to find out about a Dogwood Canyon winter resident, the Hermit Thrush.
Show Notes:
Dogwood Canyon Events: https://dogwood.audubon.org/events
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: We have a native poinsettia? Yes, we do! Join Kiersten to learn a bit about the Green Poinsettia.
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: What does Christmas, birds, and counting have to do with each other? Join Kiersten as she tells you the story of National Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count and explains how you can participate!
Show Notes:
National Audubon Christmas Bird Count: https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count
Local Texas Audubon Chapters: https://www.audubon.org/about/audubon-near-you?state=TX
Summary: Fall is here and the leaves are falling. What should I do with all those leaves? Join Kiersten to learn about the Leave the Leaves movement.
Show Notes:
“Removing autumn leaves in residential yards reduces the spring emergence of overwintering insects,” by Max Ferlauta and Karin T. Burghardt. Science of The Total Environment, Vol 970, 20 March 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178821
Xerces Society: https://xe...
Summary: With Thanksgiving on its way, we thought we would talk turkey, Wild Turkey!
Show Notes:
“Let’s Talk Turkey,” by Jessica Leber, Audubon Magazine Fall 2025
National Audubon: https://www.audubon.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: Join Kiersten to hear about the 2025 Texas Women in Conservation Honorees.
Show Notes:
More about Texas Women in Conservation: https://tx.audubon.org/conservation/celebrating-10-years-texas-women-conservation
More about 2025 Honorees:
https://tx.audubon.org/press-release/audubon-texas-announces-2025-texas-women-conservation-honorees
Do you know a woman striving to protect Texas lands and animals? Nominate them here: https:...
Summary: Winter is on it’s way and we are waiting for the Brown Creeper to return to Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Join Kiersten to learn about the awesome winter resident.
Show Notes:
Pictures and more information: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide Search for Brown Creeper
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
We are reposting this episode because TWIC is coming up in November 2025. We will reveal the winners in a future episode. To learn more: https://tx.audubon.org/womeninconservation
Summary: Join Kiersten and a special guest for this bonus episode celebrating Women's History Month and Texas Women in Conservation!
Show notes:
Audubon Texas: https://tx.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
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
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