Episode
Jeffrey Train and Our Tern: Building Community Through Birds
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- The Spark Bird Podcast
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 2438
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Summary
In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Jeffrey Train, educator and co-founder of Our Tern in Hoboken, New Jersey. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a passion for birding, teaching, and community stewardship. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌿 Visit Our Tern to learn more about the community-driven effort to support nesting terns and urban ecology in Hoboken. 📸 Follow Jeffrey Train on Instagram @mrtrain_ 🐦 Follow Our Turn on Instagram @ourternhoboken 📚 Learn more about To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a Lifelong Obsession by Dan Koeppel, one of Jeff's favorite birding books and a memoir discussed during the episode. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski