Freelance Journalist
Scientist turned storyteller
Portfolio
Writing & Editing
With a PhD in ecology, I combine a depth of knowledge with a flair for engaging storytelling.
Speaking and Teaching
Keynotes. Public talks for all ages.
Pitching Workshops. Moderating.
TV Doc Projects
Television Documentary Projects
Lesley Evans Ogden
I’m a freelance science journalist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where I am a settler on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.
Captivated by the natural world and its stories, I write mainly about living things but also non-living ones like dinosaurs, energy, and climate. I especially like writing about quirky animal behaviour, wildlife conservation, and environmental health.
“…a beautiful nuanced piece and I love the videos and visuals. Wow. Never seen one this beautifully done.”
Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor, Food Systems Lab, Simon Fraser University
“Thank you so, so much for such a wonderful story on our project. It is really fantastic!”
Melanie Clapham, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Victoria
“That is a fascinating piece of BC and science history, of a quality rarely seen these days on main stream media.”
Douglas Bancroft, MSc
“Thank you for another outstanding article! Its fabulous!”
Chris Darimont, Professor & Raincoast Chair, University of Victoria
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