Audubon Dallas

09/07/2026

🔭 What does it take to see 10,000 species of birds?
Join Audubon Dallas for "In Search of 10,000 and 10,000 and 10,000 Birds", an unforgettable evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner, who has traveled the world in pursuit of birds and documenting more than 10,000 species.
Hear the stories, adventures, and challenges behind an extraordinary life of birding.

📅 November 9, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 Pegasus Park Conference Center
🎟️ Tickets are $25

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the world’s most accomplished birders!
👉 Get your tickets:

An Evening with Legendary Birder Peter Kaestner Join Audubon Dallas for an unforgettable evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner as he takes us on a journey around the world through the stori…

06/30/2026

🐦‍⬛ Love using the Merlin Bird ID app? Or curious about how it identifies birds by sound?

Join Audubon Dallas for a special two-part webinar series with **Blaine Carnes**, Merlin Sound ID Project Coordinator for the U.S. and Canada at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Learn the story behind Merlin Bird ID, discover how its Sound ID feature works, and find out how your recordings can contribute to bird conservation.

**Part 1: The Story of Merlin**
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/WUucWOtiQYu2wu17WdgbKA?os=ipad #/registration

**Part 2: Sound ID – Submit Your Audio Recordings**
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fyrzbee8TR-J72cWopJ0Sw?os=ipad #/registration

You can also find both registration links on our calendar:
https://audubondallas.org/calendar/

We hope you'll join us!

06/23/2026

Did you know our friends at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center have a weekly podcast about birds and nature? It’s a fun way to spend a few minutes in nature during these hot, summer months.

You can find them through this link: https://dcacu.podbean.com/
Or you can search for Days at Dogwood Canyon wherever you listen to podcasts.

05/20/2026

Did you know you can rent out the backstage? Now with power and lights! Perfect for weddings, reunions, graduations, choir practice, etc.

A lovely couple was married here last month and had their ceremony here along with all their friends and family.

Email [email protected] for a quote!

05/20/2026

Summer Nature Camp at Cedar Ridge Preserve.
Registration is open now!

https://audubondallas.org/events/crp-summer-nature-camp-at-cedar-ridge-preserve/

Join the 5 day camp from Monday to Friday any of the weeks in July.

Learn about bugs, birds, plants, snakes, and aquatic life in our streams and ponds! Learn the trails! Make some friends! Get outside!

So excited to offer this new program at cedar ridge preserve. Share with your friends and sign up!

More information available in the registration form. Find it in our Bio or go to audubondallas.org/calendar

04/07/2026

🦉✨ **You’re Invited: “A Charisma of Owls” Book Launch Event!** ✨🦉

Join Audubon Dallas for a special author talk and book launch celebrating *A Charisma of Owls*! Meet author Lynn Barber and get a behind-the-scenes look into the fascinating world of these mysterious and captivating birds.

📅 **Saturday, April 18**
📍 Trinity River Audubon Center: 11AM-12PM
📍 NEW Dallas Wild Birds Unlimited: 4PM-5:30PM

Whether you're a bird lover, nature enthusiast, or just curious about owls, this is a unique opportunity to connect with the science, stories, and beauty behind these incredible creatures.

📚 Don’t miss your chance to hear from the author and celebrate the launch of this exciting new book!

👉 Learn more & register:
TRAC: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/e0a86a66-7b44-1768-3bb2-78c009b8bd29?_gl=1%2a1lvdcl5%2a_gcl_au%2aMTU3NDk3ODg3LjE3NzQ1Njg5NjI.%2a_ga%2aMTY3ODU5ODYxNC4xNzY2MTc0MDEw%2a_ga_X2XNL2MWTT%2aczE3NzU1Nzg2NjYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc1NTc4Njc2JGo1MCRsMCRoMA

WBU: https://audubondallas.org/events/a-charisma-of-owls-book-launch-event-974/

03/25/2026

The Lights Out DFW! initiative in North Texas is more than just a program: it’s a movement fueled by the passion we’ve seen in every conversation.

Audubon Dallas board members Jocelyn Womack and Karen Carpenter are proud to participate in weekly morning surveys to document bird window strike fatalities in downtown Dallas.

This year’s surveys are coordinated by a dedicated group of volunteers, with Tim Brys, a founding member of Lights Out Dallas!, helping lead logistics with support from partner organizations, like Audubon Dallas and others.

You don’t have to be a surveyor to save a bird! There are many ways to be part of the initiative this spring:

🐦‍⬛Flip the Switch: Ensure all non-essential lights are off from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
🐦‍⬛Spread the Word: Learn how you can get involved through Audubon Texas toolkit:
🐦‍⬛Advocate: Encourage your city leaders and neighbors to participate in the Lights Out effort.

For more information please visit:

https://www.tcatexas.org/lights-out-dfw

03/23/2026

Warbler ID Webinar – Get Ready for Spring Migration!
Spring migration is almost here—are you ready to identify warblers?
Join us for a fun and informative webinar where you’ll learn how to spot and identify these colorful migratory birds as they pass through DFW. Perfect for beginners and seasoned birders alike!
📅 Date & Time: 03/26/26 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
🔗 Register here: https://audubondallas.org/events/warbler-id-webinar/
Don’t miss one of the most exciting birding seasons of the year!

Spring Migration is Almost Here — Are You Ready for the Warblers? Spring in Texas brings one of the greatest birding spectacles in the world. As warmer weather returns, millions of birds travel n…

03/01/2026

📅 CRP: Trout-Lily Walk | 1PM-3PM
📍 Cedar Ridge Preserve | Education Center
🗓 03/08/2026
Join us for a special guided walk in search of one of North Texas’ most beautiful early spring wildflowers — the Trout Lily! Blooming for only a short window each year, these delicate white flowers are a true sign that spring has arrived at Cedar Ridge Preserve. During this leisurely hike, we’ll explore the preserve’s […]
👉 Save your spot!


https://audubondallas.org/events/crp-trout-lily-walk/

02/19/2026

🐦‍⬛Introduction to Birding registration now open!

Audubon Dallas is partnering with North Texas Master Naturalists to offer a beginner’s birding class at Wild Birds Unlimited, East.

🐦‍⬛Join the flock for a fun Introduction to Birding course for beginner’s to learn the skills needed to take flight into the world of birding! In this informal class, you will learn the essentials, such as - how to select and use binoculars, choosing field guides, popular apps like Merlin, overview of bird behavior and migration, bird families and species you can find in North Texas, how to find and identify birds, birding ethics and conservation opportunities you can contribute to locally. This 3 session class will be taught by Master Birder Jeanne Kuehn and Audubon Dallas board member Karen Carpenter with 2 classroom discussions, followed by an easy bird walk to practice what we’ve learned (weather permitting) where we will find and identifying birds at a local hotspot with help from experienced guides. Then, after a few weeks of homework consisting of joining one or more local bird walks of your choice (or watching the birds in your backyard) to practice your new skills, we will meet up again to review your progress on a final bird walk at the beginning of Spring migration to experience the shifting species diversity that makes birding in Texas so special.

Class schedule:

Part 1: Sunday, March 22

12:00-2:00p Class instruction at Wild Birds Unlimited Dallas East

2:00-4:00p After a short break, we will caravan nearby for a 1.5 hour guided field trip, location to be announced in class

Part 2: Sunday, March 29

12:00-2:00 Class instruction at Wild Birds Unlimited Dallas East

2:00-4:00p After a short break, we will caravan nearby for a 1.5 hour guided field trip, location to be announced in class

Part 3: Sunday, April 19 (rain date: Sunday, April 26)

8:00-10:00a Final guided field trip with instructors at a local hotspot looking for birds arriving in Spring migration, location to be announced to participants

Limited to 20 participants

Cost: $35 per person

Registration details: Introduction to Birding | Audubon Dallas

For questions, contact Karen Carpenter at [email protected]

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