This week on The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Rosy Tucker, Program Manager at Hog Island Audubon Camp. Rosy shares how a Red Knot first ignited her love for birds and how that moment eventually led to a career as a teacher and environmental educator. From memorable classroom moments to the Atlantic Puffin Restoration Project, she reminds us that nature isn't far away, it's right in our own backyards.

Links & Resources from This Episode

🌐 Learn more about Hog Island and explore upcoming programs at hogisland.audubon.org/programs/camp.

📸 Follow Hog Island on Instagram @hogislandaudubon for stunning bird photos, updates, and camp highlights.

🪶 Discover the island's history, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved at hogisland.audubon.org.

Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

In this week's episode, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Sarah T. Dubb, a novelist whose love for birding inspired her debut book, BIRDING WITH BENEFITS. Sarah shares her journey from growing up in Tucson, Arizona, to becoming a passionate birder and writer. She discusses her process of writing and publishing her debut novel, and its adaptation into a Hallmark Plus movie, Adventures in Love & Birding.

Links & Resources from This Episode

🌐 Visit Sarah's website at www.sarahtdubb.com to learn more about her work and updates on her next novel, Honey Bee Mine, coming February 2026.

📸 Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahtdubbwrites for updates on her work and creative inspiration.

🎬 Watch Adventures in Love & Birding now streaming on Hallmark+, or gain with the Hallmark+ BingePass!

Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

In this week’s episode, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome writer, educator, and professional rock climber Pedro Hoffmeister. What began as a remembrance trip for a friend’s grandfather turned into an unexpected spark bird story. Despite setbacks, Pedro embraced the adventure! He shares how spending time in nature, along with meditation and cognitive therapy, helped him slow down, observe more birds, and heal after a traumatic brain injury.

Resources & Links from This Episode

📸 You can follow Pedro to catch snapshots of him rock climbing, his daily life, and writing updates on Instagram at @pedro_hoffmeister.

🎬 He also shares videos and creative work on TikTok at @pedro_hoffmeister.

📖 To connect with him on Facebook, visit Pedro Casapardo Hoffmeister.

🌐 Learn more about Pedro and explore his books and projects on his website, pedrohoffmeister.com.

🎙️ Pedro’s newest project, the American Afterlife Podcast, launches this October! Find it and follow for new episodes this Fall on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart.

Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski