Days at Dogwood Canyon

Native Plants at Dogwood Canyon: Mexican Plum

We are reposting this episode because our Fall Native Plant Sale is coming up and we have ordered some Mexican Plum! You can order online or pick it up in person on the day at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. 
Order here: https://dogwood.audubon.org/plantsale
Summary: The Mexican Plum is an amazing native Texas tree. Join us to find out about this lovely native plant and where you can see it 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
 

Young Birders Club

Summary: Are you, or someone you know, a young birder looking for a group of like minded young birders? Check out the Ohio Young Birders Club episode to learn more about your options!
 
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 a Young Birders Club:
Contact Kiersten Gibizov, Center Coordinator Community Programs: kiersten.gibizov@audubon.org
Chelsey Randel, Teen Librarian: Chelsey.randel@cedarhilltx.com
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

Birds of Dogwood Canyon: Barred Owl

Summary: Who’s that hooting at night? Maybe it’s a Barred Owl!
 
Show Notes:
National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/
Bird Song Provided by - Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/
Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce: https://www.cedarhillchamber.org/
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

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