The Spark Bird Podcast

A Spark Person Story with Cara Benson

September 14, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of the Spark Bird Podcast, Cara Benson joins our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally. Cara is a writer, hiker, and climate activist. She shares the heartfelt story of her introduction into the world of birds through her late husband, John, and how writing and reflection in nature developed her relationship with loss.  Resources and Links from This Episode 🌐Visit Cara's website to learn more about her and her upcoming events: Cara Benson 👥Check out Cara Benson in Conversation with Janet McNally on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. Cara is joining our host Janet McNally at Hallwalls Cinema in Buffalo, NY for a conversation about Cara's memior and a book signing afterwards. 📖Read Cara's Memior An Armsfull of Birds: A Personal Field Guide to Love, Loss and Commitment 📕Look into Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life — A Deep Dive into the World of Mushrooms   Show Notes by Adam Kozman

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