Days at Dogwood Canyon

Summary: Coastal shorebirds need our help this holiday season and every season. Join Kiersten and special guest, Tim Forrester, from Audubon Texas Coastal Team to find out how we can protect the floofs! Show Notes: Audubon Texas:https://www.audubon.org/texas Share the Shore: https://www.audubon.org/texas/projects/share-shore-protecting-beach-nesting-birds-texas Island Rookery Protection: https://www.audubon.org/texas/projects/texas-rookery-island-protection-and-stewardship To Volunteer with the Coastal Team: https://www.audubon.org/texas/about-us/contact Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction 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]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: What is a bird survey? There are several types of bird surveys, but today we're talking about the kind that helps us understand  how birds and buildings interact. Join Kiersten and special guest Tim Brys to learn about the bird surveys happening in Dallas, Texas and how they are helping us learn to protect birds in urban environments.   Show Notes: To volunteer with the Dallas Bird survey: https://www.tcatexas.org/lights-out-dfw Lights Out Program: https://www.audubon.org/lights-out-program  How to Bring Lights Out to a City Near You: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-bring-lights-out-city-near-you  Lights Out, Texas!: https://www.audubon.org/texas/projects/lights-out-texas  Texas Conservation Alliance: https://www.tcatexas.org/lights-out-dfw  Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: https://abcbirds.org/news/dallas-convention-center-bird-friendly/    Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction 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]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: The name Standing Cypress probably brings to mind a tall tree but this is a beautiful wildflower native to the Blackland Prairie Ecoregion that attracts hummingbirds like nobody's business! Join Kiersten and Sam to find all about this amazing plant. Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: https://www.wildflower.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 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: Most of our beloved songbirds migrate at night and our bright cities and neighborhoods hamper their efforts. Bright buildings can cause birds to collide with windows or meerly confuse them to exhaustion. We can help though! Join Kiersten to find out what we can do to help birds safely reach their destinations during migration season.    Show Notes:  Lights Out Program: https://www.audubon.org/lights-out-program  How to Bring Lights Out to a City Near You: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-bring-lights-out-city-near-you  Lights Out, Texas!: https://www.audubon.org/texas/projects/lights-out-texas  Texas Conservation Alliance: https://www.tcatexas.org/lights-out-dfw  Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: https://abcbirds.org/news/dallas-convention-center-bird-friendly/  Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction  Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon  Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @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]    Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: Today we're talking about the acrobat of the skies, the Common Nighthawk! Join Kiersten and Sam to find our why these birds are some of the coolest out there.   Show Notes: Common Nighthawk 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]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: The title "Farm Bill" doesn't conjure conservation efforts, but this federal bill holds some of the most important programs to advance our countries bird conservation efforts. Take a listen to find out how the Farm Bill helps birds, their much needed habitats, and the farmers and ranchers that manage the lands. You'll also find out how YOU can support this bill and help us bend the bird curve!   Show Notes: Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction “The Farm Bill’s Birdy Side” by Andy Mcglashen, Audubon Magazine Summer 2018 Farm Bill 101: https://www.farmaid.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 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: [email protected]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: Are you looking for the perfect Texas native plant for your garden? Join Michaela and Kiersten as they talk about the perfect pollinator plant, Texas Lantana.   Show Notes: 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]

Summary: We all love feeding birds but when we offer supplementary food stations we have an obligation to keep them disease free. What kinds of diseases can birds get from feeders? And how can we keep our feeders clean? Join Kiersten to find out the answers to these questions.   Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon 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, comment, or would like to share a bird or native plant sighting you can email us at: [email protected]   Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.

Summary: Have you ever had an encounter in nature you just couldn't forget? Join Kiersten and Michaela as they talk about emotional connections with Indigo Buntings. Show Notes: Indigo Bunting audio provided by Michaela Kral 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]

Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.     Summary: Where have all the Mallards gone? In 2021, biologists asked this question. To find the answer they would create the largest bird population study in recent history and employ Fitbits to help them gather data.   Show Notes:  National Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction Audubon Magazine: https://www.audubon.org/magazine Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon 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, comment, or would like to share a bird or native plant sighting you can email us at: [email protected]

Summary: Who's that big red songbird singing out there? Could it be a Summer Tanager? Join Kiersten and Julie to learn about this summer resident of Texas. Show Notes: Summer Tanager 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]

Summary: Looking for an interesting native grass to attract birds to your yard? Join Kiersten and Julie for a look at a grass that can do just that! Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org National 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]

Summary: Looking for something new to do this summer? Join us at Dogwood Canyon! We have fun for everyone. Show Notes: Beginning Birding Workshop for Teens and Adults: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019dff7f-37c0-2f4a-1b25-43691bc4d245 Kids Summer Classes – Operation: Plants for Birds: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019e8d97-f39b-e8a5-2bb8-9a2d897aa035 Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Summer Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Dogwood%20Canyon%20Audubon%20Center For Cedar Hill or DFW Residents interested in joining the Dallas County Soarers: Contact Kiersten Gibizov, Center Coordinator Community Programs: [email protected] Chelsey Randel, Teen Librarian: [email protected] 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]

Summary: Join Kiersten to learn about four projects Audubon’s new partner in the Latin American region, Conserva Aves, is supporting. Show Notes: National Audubon Latin America and Caribbean: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas?int_src=site_search&int_query=Latin%20America Conserva Aves: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas/colombia/conserva-aves?int_src=site_search&int_query=conserva%20aves 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]  

Summary: Is it a plane? Is it Superman? No! It’s a Black Vulture. Join Kiersten and Sam to learn about the amazing Black Vulture in this episode of Birds of Dogwood Canyon. Show Notes: Black Vulture imitation provided by Kiersten 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]

Summary: “What’s that bird?” Has that thought ever crossed your mind? Would you like to gain the skills to answer that question? Join us for a Birding 101 class. Show Notes: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Dogwood%20Canyon%20Audubon%20Center Trinity River Audubon Center Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Trinity%20River%20Audubon%20Center Beginning Birding Workshop for Teens and Adults: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019dff7f-37c0-2f4a-1b25-43691bc4d245 Audubon Dallas Birding: https://audubondallas.org/birding/birding-in-the-metroplex/ Fort Worth Audubon Society: https://fwas.org/events/ 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]

Summary: Is that a grass? Nope! It’s a sedge. Want to know what a sedge is? Join Kiersten and Sam for a look at this cool native Texas plant. Show Notes: Shop Online here for Native Plants: https://dcacplantsale.myshopify.com/ Cherokee Sedge: https://dcacplantsale.myshopify.com/products/cherokee-sedge-carex-cherokeensis 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]

Summary: Got rats? Think before you use a rodenticide to solve your problem. Some poisons can be deadly to more than just rats.   Show Notes: Special thanks to Cheryl MacAllister who wrote the original version of this and gave me permission to use it. ”Poisons Used to Kill Rodents Have Safer Alternatives” by Ted Williams, Audubon Magazine, January-February 2013 https://www.audubon.org/magazine/poisons-used-kill-rodents-have-safer-alternatives?int_query=rodenticide&int_src=site_search “Rodenticides may not target birds, but they do kill them,” from Audubon Staff at Audubon Connecticut, Audubon Magazine, March 19, 2024 https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/news/rodenticides-may-not-target-birds-they-do-kill-them?int_src=site_search&int_query=rodenticide Alternatives to poison: Raptors are the Solution, https://raptorsarethesolution.org/ 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]

Summary: Updated episode! Are you, or someone you know, a young birder looking for a group of like minded young birders?  Listen to the end for new information. 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 joining the Dallas County Soarers: 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: 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]  

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]

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]  

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]

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]  

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]  

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]    

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]  

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]

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]

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]

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: [email protected]

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]  

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]

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]

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]