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American Goldfinch on Echinacea Purpurea Photo: Corrie Carswell

Welcome to Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Welcome to Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, a unique convergence of ecosystems of east and west Texas for both birds and plants. 

Our mission is to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas, using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. We achieve this through a variety of programs that engage our communities in learning about our local ecosystem and building interest in protecting our wild spaces. 

From its inception in 2011, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center has been welcoming visitors to its sanctuaries and inviting them to participate in nature education programs. This canyon is preserving open space not just to protect wildlife and native habitat from people, but to actively engage people in its conservation through learning and exploration.

Within the 200+ acres, there are 3 miles of hiking trails plus the C.E. Doolin Visitor Center. Whether viewing birds indoors at Canyon View, participating in education programs, or enjoying lunch in the picnic area while children explore the free-play area, you will find ample opportunity to relax, immerse, and find a deeper connection to nature.  

Flowering Dogwoods

As of 3/15/2024, the blooms on the Flowering Dogwoods have opened, but are still green.

We expect the blooms to be at their peak within the next week. The blooms are at their best for about 10-14 days each year.

Join a guided hike with David Hurt and hear about his discovery of this unique grove of Flowering Dogwoods and what makes them special. 

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Spring Native Plant Sale

Shop our live, in-person native plant sale Saturday, April 13th.
Native plants use less water, are adapted to our soils, and provide food and habitat for birds and pollinators (butterflies, bees, etc.). 
Online orders will begin the week of March 25. Link to come soon.

MORE INFORMATION

Learn About Native Plants Before Our Plant Sale!

Join us on March 30th for a talk with Janet Smith "Year Round Blooms with Native Perennials"

Free Admission

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Calendar of Events & Registration

  • Register for hiking trail reservations
  • See our event calendar
  • Reserve tickets to programs and events

CLICK HERE

RAINY WEATHER ALERT!

Why do we close trails when they are saturated? Some of our trails are dangerously slippery when wet, and closing the trails protects them from accelerated and costly erosion. We can open our Canyon Floor Trail more quickly due to its composition. We are fundraising to make improvements to the West Loop and Dogwood Trails that would enable us to open them more quickly after it rains, providing access to the canyon during its most beautiful and peaceful time with trickling streams and the song of spring. To contribute to this project, make a donation here

Plan Your Visit

Our Trails
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Our Trails

Hiking Trails at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

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Plan Your Visit
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Plan Your Visit

Hours, Pets, Admission, Location, Parking, Trail Access and Directions

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Priority Birds
Birds

Priority Birds

The birds whose habitat we protect.

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Birds

eBird

Want to make sure your birding observations count towards more than a sense of satisfaction?

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is an exciting and rewarding way to participate with Audubon.

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How you can help, right now