Podcast Episode 8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda

Content Warning: Towards the end of  this episode, our guest, John Tjaarda discusses his profession at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which includes information pertaining to mental health and suicide. The discussion starts at the 23:31 time mark in the episode. If this information is triggering for you we recommend turning off the episode. If you or a loved one struggles with suicide, you don’t need to go through it alone. Please call 988 or https://afsp.org/get-help/

Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina.

In Episode 8,  local birder John Tjaarda joins Kelly and talks about how he became a “bird nerd”. He also gives the scoop on the different bird species you can find in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, his favorite bird species and the different bird walks he hosts.

Content Mentioned During The Episode:

• Lexington County
• Congaree National Park
• Historic Columbia
• https://afsp.org/chapter/south-carolina

• Hope.connectsyou.org 18+
• Hope.connectsSCkids.org for youth but needs a parent or trusted adult to fill out

There’s so much living to be done, especially in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region! Explore Lake Murray Country is a podcast built around one grand, meaningful, enriching invitation— “Come Alive!” Join us as we hear fun, uplifting, and unique stories about living life to the fullest from Palmetto State locals who call Capital City/Lake Murray Country home. There’s endless adventure to be found — what are you waiting for?!

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