Days at Dogwood Canyon

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
                                                                                                                                       

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

Days at Dogwood Canyon :Trails

Summary: Looking for a great place to get outside and enjoy some hiking trails? You found it! Take a walk with us at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
 
Show notes:
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
USFWS Federal Wildlife laws: https://www.fws.gov/laws
TPWD State Wildlife Laws: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/wildlife-conservation/threatened-endangered-and-protected-animals
 

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Butterfly Weed

Summary: This native plant is one of our favorites! It's beautiful, easy to grow, drought tolerant, and great for the environment. 
 
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

Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Painted Bunting

Summary: The Painted Bunting is a spring and summer resident at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Join us to learn all about this beautiful migratory bird!
Show Notes:
https://dogwood.audubon.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide
Song provided by National Audubon Society Bird Song Collection, Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
 

Days at Dogwood Canyon: First Saturdays

Summary: Looking for something new to do on your Saturday? Join us at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center every First Saturday for some outdoor and indoor adventures!
 
Show Notes:
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon
 
Some of our scrumptious food vendors:
Mija’s Barbecue: https://www.mijabarbecue.com/
Four Girls and a Guy Baking Company: https://www.facebook.com/fourgirlsandaguybakingcompany/
Comfort Cookie Company: https://www.comfortcookiecompany.net/
 
Yoga: Choose Again Yoga: https://www.chooseagainyoga.com/

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: American Basket-flower

Summary: Meet the American Basket-flower! This pretty annual is a must see at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
 
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

Female Bird Day

Summary: Female birds sing too! I bet you didn’t know that! Join Kiersten as she talks about Female Bird Day and what new behaviors we’re learning about female birds.
 
Show Notes:
“Female Birdsong is Finally Getting the Attantion it Deserves,” by Katie Valentine. August 15, 2017. Audubon Magazine. https://www.audubon.org/news
“I Became A Better Birder When I stopped Focusing on the Males,” by Ken Kaufman. March 14, 2018. Audubon Magazine.  https://www.audubon.org/news
Female Bird Song Project: femalebirdsong.org
Find the Galbatrosses: https://femalebirdday.wordpress.com
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Golden-cheeked Warbler

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.
 
Show Notes:
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/
 

Birds of Dogwood: Black-throated Green Warbler

Summary: The Black-throated Green Warbler is one of the spring migratory birds you can find passing through 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.
 
Show Notes:
https://dogwood.audubon.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon