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

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

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.

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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/