Days at Dogwood Canyon

By Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

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 w... more

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How many episodes does Days at Dogwood Canyon have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

Days at Dogwood Canyon episodes:

August 28, 2026 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: [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.
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20min
August 21, 2026 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: [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.
...more
15min
August 17, 2026 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: [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.
...more
14min
August 07, 2026 "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: [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.
...more
18min
July 31, 2026 Bird Conservation and the Farm Bill 2026
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.
...more
17min
July 24, 2026 The Perfect Pollinator Plant Texas Lantana
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]
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12min
July 17, 2026 How to Keep Your Bird Feeder from Becoming a Disease Depot
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.
...more
14min
July 10, 2026 The Incredible Indigo Bunting
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]
...more
16min
June 26, 2026 Fitbits and Missing Mallards
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]
...more
9min
June 19, 2026 Birds of Texas: Summer Tanager
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]
...more
18min

FAQs about Days at Dogwood Canyon:

How many episodes does Days at Dogwood Canyon have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.