Days at Dogwood Canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Job Openings Available: Birds needed to help researchers predict weather, track whale crossings, combat poaching, and clean up a city

    Summary: We usually study birds to understand their behavior and habitat needs, but what if birds could help us study topics such as weather patterns, deep sea currents, and trash dispersal in cities? Join Kiersten to find out how birds are doing just that!    Show Notes:  “Help Wanted” by Ashely Stimpson, Audubon Magazine, Spring 2025  Internet of Animals: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-earth-exchange-nex/new-missions-support/internet-of-animals/  “Great Frigatebirds Wearing Backpacks Map the Atmosphere.” AGU December 2023, https://news.agu.org/press-release/great-frigatebirds-wearing-backacks-map-the-atmosphere  Cormorant Oceanography Project: https://www.osudashcams.com/ National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/  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 or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

  2. Sep 18

    Snow on the Prairie: The native Texas annual wildflower that loves the heat

    Summary: Snow on the Prairie wildflowers love the heat of summer and bloom in fall, but why are they called Snow on the Prairie and where can I find them? Join Kiersten and Julie to find out more about this unusual and interesting native Texas plant.  Show Notes:   Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org  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 or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org    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.

  3. Sep 11

    Wilson's Warbler Wears a Wig and Breaks All the Warbler Rules

    Summary: Wilson’s Warbler is a warbler that breaks all the warbler rules! Join Kiersten and Julie as they talk about this migratory bird that passes through Texas via the Central Flyway during fall migration.  Show Notes:  DNA Studies: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/capturing-migration-in-a-strand-of-dna-feathers-reveal-a-birds-origins/  Wilson’s Warbler audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/  National Audubon’s Migration Explorer: https://explorer.audubon.org/home   IUCN Red List: https://www.iucnredlist.org/  To find Bird Friendly Coffee: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/bird-friendly  We also sell Birds and Beans Bird Friendly Coffee in our Nature Store: https://dogwoodcanyonaudubon.myshopify.com/search?q=bird+friendly+coffee&_pos=2&_psq=coffee&_psid=6cf06f3ca&_ss=e  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 or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org

  4. Sep 4

    Protect the Floofs: Saving Plovers and Skimmers with Audubon Texas Coastal Team

    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: dcac@audubon.org   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.

  5. Aug 28

    Bird Surveys and how they help us protect birds from window strikes

    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: dcac@audubon.org   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.

  6. Aug 21

    The Quintessential Hummingbird Flower: Standing Cypress

    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: dcac@audubon.org   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.

  7. Aug 17

    Lights Out, Texas and Beyond: Saving Birds One Light, and One Window, at a Time

    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: dcac@audubon.org    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.

  8. Aug 7

    "Nothing Common About Me" Common Nighthawk

    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: dcac@audubon.org   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.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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