Days at Dogwood Canyon

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Burr Oak

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
 

Nature Nook

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

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Honey Locust

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

Birds at Dogwood Canyon: Red-eyed Vireo

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

Purple Martin Mystery

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.
                                                                                                                                       

The Scoop on Poop

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/
 
 

Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Red-shouldered Hawk

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

Cedar Hill's Nature and Open Spaces

Summary: Join Kiersten from Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center and Katie Christman from Cedar Hill as they talk about Cedar Hill’s Nature and Open Spaces Office of their Parks and Recreation Department.
 
Show Notes:
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
Cedar Hill Parks and Recreation Department: https://cedarhilltx.com/222/Parks-Recreation
July Parks and Rec Month: https://cedarhilltx.com/2127/July--National-Park-and-Recreation-Month
                                                                                                                                       

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Little Bluestem

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

Audubon Texas: Share the Shore

Summary: We are joined by two guest speakers to talk about Share the Shore and how we can make a difference for the Black Skimmer in Galveston.
 
Show Notes:
Audubon Texas Share the Shore: https://tx.audubon.org/conservation/share-shore
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory: https://www.gcbo.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon