Audubon Dallas

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]

Audubon Dallas

02/10/2026

Did you know…😃

01/16/2026

Have your special event in nature!

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!

01/07/2026

Looking for a new hobby this year? Why not try birding!

Join Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, the City of Cedar Hill, and Audubon Dallas to discover the joy of birding. Karen Carpenter from Audubon Dallas will discuss why birding is a great hobby and how to best enjoy this new adventure. Afterwards, she will lead a walk in our preserve. It's a great way to start off your year!

We have binoculars you can borrow, if you need them! Register at bit.ly/3MKATSS

12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the moments that brought us peace, wonder, and connection—quiet trails beneath towering trees, the flash of a bird’s wings, the simple joy of being outdoors.

Because of you, Audubon Dallas continues to protect and care for Cedar Ridge Preserve and the vital habitats that make North Texas a refuge for birds, wildlife, and people alike. Your support ensures that children discover nature for the first time, families find solace on the trails, and wildlife has a safe place to thrive.

As we look ahead to a new year, your end-of-year gift is more important than ever. It helps us steward these natural spaces, expand conservation efforts, and keep nature accessible to all—today and for generations to come.

If you’re able, please consider making a year-end donation before December 31. Your generosity is a powerful act of hope for the natural world we share. Donate @ https://audubondallas.org/donation-ad/

12/10/2025

Bug fun! 🐛

Here’s the flyer y’all! Join the insect pinning workshop on Saturday, December 20th at 9am!

More info: this workshop is open to everyone but more towards older teenagers and adults. We’ll be hosting a free workshop for kids in February as part of the expeditions program at cedar ridge preserve.

Sign up through our Audubon Dallas website!
https://audubondallas.org/calendar

12/02/2025

Today isn’t just another Tuesday.

It’s a day when generosity becomes action—when people across the world come together to protect what matters most.

For Audubon Dallas, what matters is Cedar Ridge Preserve.

If you’ve ever walked its trails, heard a warbler’s call echo through the trees, or watched a child light up during a nature program, you know this place is more than a park. It’s a sanctuary—one that depends entirely on people like you.

Cedar Ridge Preserve is one of the most visited natural spaces in Texas. Yet unlike a state park, it survives only because our community chooses to protect it.

Your Giving Tuesday donation ensures this incredible place remains wild, open, and thriving.

Donate today @ https://audubondallas.org/donation-ad