The Penny & Joe Podcast: Celebrating an Award-Winning Debut Season!We have some incredible news to share with our listeners and supporters—The Penny & Joe Podcast has been recognized as a 2025 Instant Hit Show by Spotify! Our debut s…
“It was a scritch-scratch, sniffle-snuffle kind of day in Beacon Hill Park,” Penny whispered, peeking out from behind a bush. “And then we saw it… a baby bird with a wonky wing!”Now, Penny and Joe are very …
What Do Raccoons Do in Winter? The Secret Cold-Weather Life of Our Favourite Masked BanditsWhen the days grow shorter and the air turns sharp, most of us bundle up, sip something warm, and head indoors. But what about the clever, curious raccoons …
If you’ve walked through Beacon Hill Park on a warm evening, you may have noticed a flash of fur near the pond or a rustling in the bushes. Summer is when raccoons are at their busiest, and their secret lives are more fascinating than you mi…
🌸 A Park with Deep RootsBeacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia, is well-known today for its meandering paths, ocean views, and peacocks—but did you know this land was once a flourishing camas field?Long before colonization, Beacon …
The Adorable World of Raccoon Kits: Nature's Playful 'Trash Pandas'Raccoon kits, the young offspring of raccoons, are undeniably among nature's most endearing creatures. Born blind and helpless, these tiny mammals rely entirely on their mothers du…
Hi there, and welcome to our little corner of the internet! I wanted to share a bit about how The Penny and Joe Podcast began, why I’m creating it, and the big dreams I have for how it might light up kids’ lives — …