Days at Dogwood Canyon

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.202...

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...

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...

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.faceb...

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:...

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.a...

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...

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 Audu...

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....

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 qu...

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:...

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 If you have a q...

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/TimeToR...

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...

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...

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/...

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/...

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...

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...

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...