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: dcac@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@audubon.org

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://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

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: dcac@audubon.org

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: dcac@audubon.org

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  

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: dcac@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 If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org  

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://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: dcac@audubon.org

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/ 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: 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: dcac@audubon.org  

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 “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  

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  

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@audubon.org  

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