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Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Black Vulture

May 15, 20267 min

Birding 101

May 8, 20266 min

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Cherokee Sedge

May 1, 20266 min

Rodenticide: Deadly Decision

Apr 24, 202614 min

Young Birders Club of DFW: Dallas County Soarers

Apr 17, 20269 min

Ep 128Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Black-chinned Hummingbird

Summary: Join Kiersten and Julie as they take a closer look at the Black-chinned Hummingbird. Show Notes: Black-chinned Hummingbird audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/ Audubon’s Migration Explorer: https://explorer.audubon.org/home Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon 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: [email protected]

Apr 10, 202619 min

Ep 127Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Gregg's Mistflower

Summary: This spring we are talking about Gregg’s Mistflower, a pretty little bluish-purple flower that is the talk of the town! Show Notes: We forgot to mention that Gregg’s Mistflower is a lovely bluish purple flower when in bloom. Here is a link to photos from Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=89852 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org Native Plant Sale is April 11, 2026: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale 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: [email protected]

Apr 3, 202611 min

Ep 7Volunteer Opportunities

Summary: Are you looking for a quiet place to spend some free time and contribute to your community? Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center would love to have you as a volunteer. Join Kiersten as she tells you all about the volunteer opportunities at the center. Show Notes: Volunteer Applications can be found here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/volunteeropportunities 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: [email protected]

Mar 27, 20265 min

Ep 126Endangered Species Act

Summary: This is a piece of legislation that many people have heard of but maybe don’t know exactly what it is or what it does. Join Kiersten as she looks at the past and future of the Endangered Species Act. Show Notes: “How to Fortify the Endangered Species Act for the Next 50 Years” by Rene Ebersole. Audubon Magazine Winter 2023, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/how-fortify-endangered-species-act-next-50-years?int_src=site_search&int_query=endangered%20species%20act “A Force of Conservation, the Endangered Species Act Faces a Fraught Future” by Rene Ebersole. Audubon Magazine Winter 2023. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/force-conservation-endangered-species-act-faces-fraught-future “The Power, Limits, and Evolving Uses of the Endangered Species Act” by Paige Curtis, Audubon Magazine November 17, 2023. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/power-limits-and-evolving-uses-endangered-species-act 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: [email protected]

Mar 20, 202615 min

Ep 25Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Golden-cheeked Warbler

Summary: The Golden-cheeked Warbler is one of the birds you can find residing through the summer at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in Cedar Hill, TX. Join us to learn about them and find out where you can see them in our nature preserve. * This is an archived episode, but has an update about the 2025 data from our Golden-cheeked Warbler studies at the end of the episode. Show Notes: Golden-cheeked Warbler Walks: https://dogwood.audubon.org/events or check our Facebook Page. https://dogwood.audubon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon Song provided by National Audubon Society Bird Song Collection, Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/ If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Mar 13, 20266 min

Ep 125Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Golden Groundsel

Summary: It’s spring 2026, what plants should we be looking for? Join Kiersten to find out about an early spring bloomer. Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org Native Plant Sale is April 11, 2026! : https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale 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: [email protected]

Mar 6, 20265 min

Ep 123Soil Health and Birds

Soil Health and Birds Summary: We often overlook the importance of our soil, but it has a huge impact on our birds and our own health. Join Kiersten and a special guest as they discuss this highly interesting and valuable topic. Show Notes: Louisa Kimmel, Range Ecologist with Audubon Rockies: [email protected] Audubon Rockies: https://www.audubon.org/rockies Conservation Ranching in the Rockies: https://www.audubon.org/rockies/projects/conservation-ranching-rockies Soil Restoration: https://www.audubon.org/rockies/news/soil-restoration-rafter-w-ranch 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: [email protected]

Feb 27, 202624 min

Ep 124Guided Tree ID Walks

Summary: Have you ever asked “What’s that tree?” Our Guided Tree ID Walks can help you answer that question! Show Notes: Link to sign up: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019c6293-43d0-1eca-8d5b-741d1ac1198a 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: [email protected]

Feb 21, 20263 min

Ep 122Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Exotic Invasive Sacred Bamboo aka Nandina

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 Volunteer at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: https://dogwood.audubon.org/volunteeropportunities Habitat Workdays at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: https://dogwood.audubon.org/events Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Feb 13, 20268 min

Ep 121Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Blackburnian Warbler

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 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Feb 6, 20269 min

Ep 120Becoming a Birder

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://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: [email protected]

Dec 26, 20256 min

Ep 119Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Hermit Thrush

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Dec 19, 20257 min

Ep 118Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Green Poinsettia

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: [email protected]

Dec 12, 20255 min

Ep 117Christmas Bird Count 2025

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 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Registration for CBC: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-bird-count-tickets-1975579677998?aff=oddtdtcreator 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: [email protected]

Dec 5, 20259 min

Ep 116Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Leave the Leaves

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://xerces.org Bug Banter Podcast can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts 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: [email protected]

Nov 28, 20259 min

Ep 115Let's Talk Wild Turkey

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: [email protected]

Nov 21, 202510 min

Ep 114Texas Women in Conservation: 2025 Honorees

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://tx.audubon.org/conservation/2026-applications-texas-women-conservation-terry-hershey-award 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: [email protected]

Nov 14, 20257 min

Ep 113Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Brown Creeper

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Nov 7, 20256 min

Ep 82Audubon Texas: Texas Women In Conservation

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/ 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: [email protected]

Oct 31, 20259 min

Ep 112Conserva Aves

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/ 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: [email protected]

Oct 24, 20257 min

Ep 111Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Eastern Screech-Owl

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: [email protected]

Oct 17, 20257 min

Ep 110Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Common Sunflower

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: [email protected]

Oct 10, 20255 min

Ep 109Native Plant Sale

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://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Oct 3, 20257 min

Ep 108Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Red-bellied Woodpecker

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Sep 26, 20258 min

Ep 107Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: White Mistflower

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Sep 19, 20255 min

Ep 23Forest and Sound Bathing

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: https://dogwood.audubon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon Forest Bathing with Laurence Turcios: www.slowtrails.earth

Sep 17, 202510 min

Ep 106Bird Search: Seeking the Black-napped Pheasant Pigeon

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/ 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: [email protected]

Sep 12, 20259 min

Ep 105Fall is for Planting: Water Requirements

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Sep 5, 202510 min

Ep 104Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Eve's Necklace

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: [email protected]

Aug 29, 20256 min

Ep 103Time to Restore at Dogwood Canyon

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://www.usanpn.org/nn iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.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: [email protected]

Aug 22, 20258 min

Ep 102Birds of Dogwood Canyon: White-eyed Vireo

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: [email protected]

Aug 15, 20256 min

Ep 101Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

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: [email protected] National Moth Week: https://nationalmothweek.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: [email protected]

Aug 8, 202510 min

Ep 100Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Eastern Gamagrass

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

Jul 25, 20256 min

Ep 99Dogwood Canyon Summer Artist in Residence

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 [email protected], Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Jul 18, 20254 min

Ep 98Birds of Dogwood Canyon : Yellow-billed Cuckoo

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

Jul 11, 20257 min

Ep 97American Birding Destinations

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 “Explore Black Heritage at These Southern Birding Destinations”, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/explore-black-heritage-these-southern-birding-destinations 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

Jul 4, 20257 min

Ep 96Saline Lakes and the Wilson's Phalarope

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-program-supporting-protection-irreplaceable-saline-lakes Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Jun 27, 202511 min

Ep 95Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Frogfruit

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: [email protected]

Jun 20, 20256 min

Ep 94Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Swainson's Thrush

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: [email protected]

Jun 13, 20255 min

Ep 93Blackland Prairie Pocket Prairie

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/ 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: [email protected]

Jun 6, 20258 min

Ep 92Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

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.

May 30, 20256 min

Ep 91Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Cutleaf Daisy

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

May 23, 20253 min

Ep 85Trinity River Audubon Center: Environmental Justice

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, [email protected] 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: [email protected]

May 16, 202511 min

Ep 90Event Spaces

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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]

May 9, 20256 min

Ep 89Female Bird Day with the Galbatrosses

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/ 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: [email protected]

May 2, 20259 min