Spark birds are a great way for communities to come together and learn more about each other and outreaching to new birders!

Virtual Programs & In Person Programs Available

Schedule yours today!

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023: The Spark Bird Project will be part of the lunchtime paper sessions at the 2023 New York Birders Conference. For more information about the conference visit https://www.nybirders.org/ 

Past Programs

August 9, 2022: Hog Island Audubon Family Camp

Friday, May 4, 2023: Roger Tory Peterson Institute hosted a virtual program about The Spark Bird Project with a special feature of learning more about the spark bird experiences of artists featured in their “Hope is a Thing with Feathers” exhibit. You can learn more about the event at https://rtpi.org/events/spark-bird-program-with-jennifer-lodi-smith/ and visit https://vimeo.com/827355808 to see the recording.

Saturday, June 3, 2023: The Spark Bird Project was part of the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage! To learn more visit https://www.alleganynaturepilgrimage.com/

Saturday, July 15, 2023: The Spark Bird Project was the feature talk of the Roger Tory Peterson Summer Soiree event.

Interested in having a program about The Spark Bird Project for your organization or event?  Reach out to project director, Jenn Lodi-Smith, at lodismij@canisius.edu to set up in person or virtual programming.