Days at Dogwood Canyon

Únete al Centro Audubon de Dogwood Canyon para la lectura diaria de Un Tesoro Inesperado. ¡Comenzamos con el Capítulo Uno! Este libro es producto de Bat Conservation Internaional y el Programa para la Conservation de los Murciélagos Mexicanos (PCMM). Bat Conservation International: www.batcon.org

Summary: Join Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center for a daily reading of An Unexpected Treasure by Laura Navarro. This is a story of two children who discover a hidden treasure in a cave near their home. Join them for an adventure you'll never forget with characters that will make you want to learn more about the treasure the children find! Chapter One. Show Notes: This book was originally written in Spanish and we will be publishing a Spanish version as well as an English reading. It is a publication of Bat Conservation International and is a product of both Bat Conservation International and the Program for the Conservation of Mexican Bats. For more information about bats and conservation programs you can visit: www.batcon.org

Summary: What is that black bird in the sky? It’s an American Crow! Learn all about this amazing resident of the DFW area. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: Bird migration is one of nature’s most amazing and mysterious events. Check out these two online tools that can help you understand what’s going on! Show Notes: National Audubon’s Migration Explorer: https://explorer.audubon.org/home BirdCast: https://birdcast.info/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: Did you know that fall is for planting? It is! Join Kiersten and a special guest to find out why you should be planting in the fall. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Fall Plant Sale: Oct 19th, 2024. Online sales begin Oct 1, 2024. 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

Summary: What's that purple pineapple flower? Join Kiersten to find out all about this fun native plant that blooms in fall! 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

We are reposting this episode because our Fall Native Plant Sale is coming up and we have ordered some Little Bluestem! You can order online or pick it up in person on the day at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Order here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale Summary: Little Bluestem is a Texas native grass that has so much to offer to both your garden and the ecosystem. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center https://www.wildflower.org

We are reposting this episode because our Fall Native Plant Sale is coming up and we have ordered some American Beautyberry! You can order online or pick it up in person on the day at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Order here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale Summary: The American Beautyberry certainly lives up to it's name! Join us to find out about this lovely native plant and where you can see it at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Show Notes: https://dogwood.audubon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

We are reposting this episode because our Fall Native Plant Sale is coming up and we have ordered some Mexican Plum! You can order online or pick it up in person on the day at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Order here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale Summary: The Mexican Plum is an amazing native Texas tree. Join us to find out about this lovely native plant and where you can see it at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center https://www.wildflower.org

Summary: Are you, or someone you know, a young birder looking for a group of like minded young birders? Check out the Ohio Young Birders Club episode to learn more about your options! Show Notes: “The (Before) Breakfast Club” by Ryan Goldberg, Audubon Magazine Spring 2019 Ohio Young Birders Club: https://www.ohioyoungbirders.org/ eBird: https://ebird.org/home Start your own young birders club: https://www.ohioyoungbirders.org/start-a-young-birders-club.html For Cedar Hill or DFW Residents interested in a Young Birders Club: Contact Kiersten Gibizov, Center Coordinator Community Programs: [email protected] Chelsey Randel, Teen Librarian: [email protected] Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce: https://www.cedarhillchamber.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: Who’s that hooting at night? Maybe it’s a Barred Owl! Show Notes: National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/ Bird Song Provided by - Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/ Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce: https://www.cedarhillchamber.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Summary: Looking for a hefty, yet attractive native tree to shade your yard and help support local wildlife? Look no further than the Burr Oak! Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org Texas Trees: A Friendly Guide by Paul W. Cox and Patty Leslie Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce: https://www.cedarhillchamber.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: What can you do at Dogwood Canyon besides hiking? Listen to this episode to find out all about our Nature Nook! Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: Today’s plant is a sweet but spicy treat! Learn about the native Honey Locust. Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org "Texas Trees: A Friendly Guide" by Paul W. Cox and Patty Leslie Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: The Red-eyed Vireo is a summer resident of Texas. Join us to learn about this tiny, migratory bird. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: There is a mystery involving the Purple Martin and National Audubon is on the job! What is this mystery and how are we trying to solve it? Listen to this episode to find out the answers! Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/ “Home Away From Home,” by Daniel Grossman. Audubon Magazine, Fall 2022.

Summary: Yuck! Bird poop! Bird poop is more than just a nuisance. Just ask scientists studying birds. What are we learning from poop? Join Kiersten as she tells you about some of the latest research involving bird poop and how it's helping Audubon protect birds. Show Notes: "The Scoop on Poop," by Jenny KcKee. Audubon Magazine, Summer 2022 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/

Summary: The Red-shouldered Hawk is a magnificent bird that can be seen at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in Cedar Hill, TX. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon