Hi, I’m Samantha—a native plant enthusiast, bird sketcher, and the voice behind Flutter By Meadows. I grew up exploring the woods and meadows of the Sourland Mountains, which sparked a deep love of the natural world early on. That passion led me to earn a degree in Environmental Science, where I learned to see ecosystems as living, breathing networks—each part connected, each species with a role.
But life has a funny way of taking winding paths. Not long after college, I found myself in the world of pharmaceutical proofreading—a career that sharpened my eye for detail and deepened my appreciation for precision. While it wasn’t hands-in-the-dirt ecology, it taught me the power of language, structure, and clarity—tools I now carry into my writing.
These days, I live in Hopewell Valley with my husband Mark and our daughter Emma. We’ve been slowly transforming our yard into a haven for native plants and the creatures they call home. What started as a few milkweed plants has turned into a full-blown backyard restoration project—and Flutter By Meadows is where I document the journey.
This blog is where science meets storytelling, where wildflowers and warblers become the heroes of everyday moments. It’s where I’ve finally found the anchor I was missing—a way to connect my environmental roots, my writing voice, and my love of home.
When I am not writing, I am either reading, baking, or bullet journaling.
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Through writing, I share the wonder I’ve found in native plants, wild places, and even the overlooked corners of my own backyard. My hope is that my words inspire you to step outside, slow down, and see the magic in the natural world around you. Learn more about the heart behind these words—my journey, my inspirations, and the magic that fuels my storytelling.