Lesley Evans Ogden
@ljevanso.bsky.social
Freelance science journalist, nature nerd, circuitous career driven by curiosity and wonder. Also kindness. Mum, partner, ally. WFSJ Board Member. She/her. 🕸️ lesleyevansogden.com
Carney government is ‘shredding’ environmental rules and ‘misleading’ Canadians: former advisors: thenarwhal.ca/carney-canad...
Carney is ‘shredding’ environmental rules, ‘misleading’ the public: experts | The Narwhal
The government shut out its own climate science and policy advisors, they say, while gutting Canada’s environmental protections in favour of oil and gas
thenarwhal.ca
June 23, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Carney government is ‘shredding’ environmental rules and ‘misleading’ Canadians: former advisors: thenarwhal.ca/carney-canad...
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Join @ljevanso.bsky.social and I for our Moderating for Impact workshop at the @swc-can.bsky.social conference. Develop/improve moderating skills in a safe, supportive, low risk environment. What you will learn applies far beyond just hosting panel discussions!
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sciencewriters.ca/event-6647029
Science Writers and Communicators of Canada - Moderating for Impact
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May 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Join @ljevanso.bsky.social and I for our Moderating for Impact workshop at the @swc-can.bsky.social conference. Develop/improve moderating skills in a safe, supportive, low risk environment. What you will learn applies far beyond just hosting panel discussions!
sciencewriters.ca/event-6647029
sciencewriters.ca/event-6647029
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🇳🇴 New opportunity for science journalists from WFSJ in partnership with the Norwegian Academy of Science’s: Apply now for a travel fellowship to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Oslo, Norway, 29 Aug - 3 Sep, 2026.
Details here: wfsj.org/news/fellows...
Details here: wfsj.org/news/fellows...
May 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
🇳🇴 New opportunity for science journalists from WFSJ in partnership with the Norwegian Academy of Science’s: Apply now for a travel fellowship to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Oslo, Norway, 29 Aug - 3 Sep, 2026.
Details here: wfsj.org/news/fellows...
Details here: wfsj.org/news/fellows...
Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says
Digital distractions are vying for people’s focus, but our underlying capacity to pay attention seems to be undiminished.
www.nature.com
May 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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What does it mean to bring Indigenous knowledge to bear on scientific studies? Anne Poelina explains in this #WorkingScientist profile @nature.com. She made the river she studies a co-author on publications as a source of her expertise. By @ljevanso.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Why I made a river my co-author
Anne Poelina gives first authorship to a source with deep knowledge about water — the river itself.
www.nature.com
March 30, 2026 at 10:02 PM
What does it mean to bring Indigenous knowledge to bear on scientific studies? Anne Poelina explains in this #WorkingScientist profile @nature.com. She made the river she studies a co-author on publications as a source of her expertise. By @ljevanso.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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🐕 Let's settle this. Can old dogs really learn new tricks? #NationalPetDay
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Inside the brains of aging dogs
In a citizen science project, thousands of pet dogs are helping scientists to understand what happens to memory and cognition in old age
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April 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🐕 Let's settle this. Can old dogs really learn new tricks? #NationalPetDay
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Some city-dwelling birds are using a peculiar pesticide in their nests: cigarette butts. ✍️ @ljevanso.bsky.social @nytimes.com: knowmag.org/4mCdPUf
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April 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Some city-dwelling birds are using a peculiar pesticide in their nests: cigarette butts. ✍️ @ljevanso.bsky.social @nytimes.com: knowmag.org/4mCdPUf
Birds have taken up cigarettes. No joke! They’re getting their butts in (to their nests). My story for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/s...
Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Birds have taken up cigarettes. No joke! They’re getting their butts in (to their nests). My story for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/s...
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/s...
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Science Journalists:
🔭 Opportunity to apply for a journalism travel fellowship to attend the Abel Prize Ceremony and associated events in Oslo, Norway with access to prize winners for interviews. 🏆
🗓️ Deadline April 5, 2026.
✅ Details:
wfsj.org/news/abel-pr...
🔭 Opportunity to apply for a journalism travel fellowship to attend the Abel Prize Ceremony and associated events in Oslo, Norway with access to prize winners for interviews. 🏆
🗓️ Deadline April 5, 2026.
✅ Details:
wfsj.org/news/abel-pr...
Abel Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists -
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), in association with The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, is offering two travel fellowships for science journalists to attend the Abel Priz...
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March 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Science Journalists:
🔭 Opportunity to apply for a journalism travel fellowship to attend the Abel Prize Ceremony and associated events in Oslo, Norway with access to prize winners for interviews. 🏆
🗓️ Deadline April 5, 2026.
✅ Details:
wfsj.org/news/abel-pr...
🔭 Opportunity to apply for a journalism travel fellowship to attend the Abel Prize Ceremony and associated events in Oslo, Norway with access to prize winners for interviews. 🏆
🗓️ Deadline April 5, 2026.
✅ Details:
wfsj.org/news/abel-pr...
Dreaming of an escape to where life is bearable? 🐻 🇨🇦
Join me for 🌳🌲inspiration and learning 💡at Nature Writing in the Great Bear Rainforest, May 31-June 4, 2026.
🗓️Registration deadline Feb 1st
Details at: www.lesleyevansogden.com/naturewritin...
Join me for 🌳🌲inspiration and learning 💡at Nature Writing in the Great Bear Rainforest, May 31-June 4, 2026.
🗓️Registration deadline Feb 1st
Details at: www.lesleyevansogden.com/naturewritin...
Nature Writing Workshop in the Great Bear Rainforest with Lesley Evans Ogden — Lesley Evans Ogden
Nature Writing Course, Nature Writing Workshop, British Columbia, Canada, Writing, Journalism, Science Communication, Professional Development, Bears, Rainforest, Nature, Narrative Non-Fiction, Creati...
www.lesleyevansogden.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Dreaming of an escape to where life is bearable? 🐻 🇨🇦
Join me for 🌳🌲inspiration and learning 💡at Nature Writing in the Great Bear Rainforest, May 31-June 4, 2026.
🗓️Registration deadline Feb 1st
Details at: www.lesleyevansogden.com/naturewritin...
Join me for 🌳🌲inspiration and learning 💡at Nature Writing in the Great Bear Rainforest, May 31-June 4, 2026.
🗓️Registration deadline Feb 1st
Details at: www.lesleyevansogden.com/naturewritin...
Great read on recent BC DRIPA flip. “When the courts side with industry over First Nations, provincial leaders throw up their hands and defer to the rule of law. When the court sides with First Nations, they roll up their sleeves and promise to “fix this.” “ thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
What Happened to the ‘Rule of Law’? | The Tyee
It was a common refrain during the Wet’suwet’en pipeline conflict. But when courts side with First Nations, politicians are more equivocal.
thetyee.ca
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Great read on recent BC DRIPA flip. “When the courts side with industry over First Nations, provincial leaders throw up their hands and defer to the rule of law. When the court sides with First Nations, they roll up their sleeves and promise to “fix this.” “ thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Immersive nature writing retreat and ecotour combined in the Great Bear Rainforest. Registration deadline February 1, 2026.
Details: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Details: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
The Great Bear Rainforest nature writing retreat
Great Bear Rainforest, BC. The Great Bear Lodge on the Central Coast of British Columbia is collaborating with internationally acclaimed science journalist Lesley Evans Ogden to host a nature wri...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Immersive nature writing retreat and ecotour combined in the Great Bear Rainforest. Registration deadline February 1, 2026.
Details: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Details: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Have you registered for the World Conference of Science Journalists yet?
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Have you registered for the World Conference of Science Journalists yet?
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
@wcsj2025.bsky.social
Only 21 days until this global conference of science journalists, scientists and communicators begins. Check out the numerous reasons to register.
Registration here:
wcsj2025.org/registration/
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Step into the world of early humans
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
These caves are renowned for some of the world’s most important hominin fossil discoveries including the iconic “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. Engage with active live science and research, in real time.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - The mRNA Technology Transfer Hub
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Building capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to produce mRNA vaccines through a centre of excellence and training (the Centre for mRNA technology and transfer).
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Field trip: Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater – WCSJ 2025
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November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Hike in the Tswaing Meteorite Crater
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
An extraordinary natural landmark formed approximately 220,000 years ago by the impact of a stony meteorite, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world awaits.
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Looking forward to our workshop in South Africa
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More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!
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Field trips – WCSJ 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
More exciting field trips have been added to our web site - applications to go on the field trips open to all registered WCSJ 2025 delegates today!
www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
@wfsj25.bsky.social @efafreelancers.bsky.social ncers.bsky.social @easeeditors.bsky.social @efjeurope.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Edible insects: rethinking the future of food
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
Cricket à la king? Mealworm burgers? Foods that once evoked a ‘yuck’ reaction are now part of the conversation on sustainable diets. Cooking demonstrations and tasting opportunities included! @wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Alternative plastics for the win!
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
Join this tour to discover how advances in composite materials are helping to reduce the environmental impact of waste in packaging, agriculture and other industries.
@wfsj25.bsky.social www.wcsj2025.org/programme/fi...
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Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are you a journalist of principle and integrity? Check how well you apply your ethics in From Principles to Practice a workshop well worth attending. Monday 1 December 14:00 www.wcsj2025.org #WCSJ2025 @wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025 delegates are invited to join exclusive pre- or post-conference photographic safaris with C4 Photo Safaris, specialists in tailor-made experiences. Choose from four exciting itineraries with easy logistics from Johannesburg www.wcsj2025.org/travel/leisu... @wfsj25.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#WCSJ2025 delegates are invited to join exclusive pre- or post-conference photographic safaris with C4 Photo Safaris, specialists in tailor-made experiences. Choose from four exciting itineraries with easy logistics from Johannesburg www.wcsj2025.org/travel/leisu... @wfsj25.bsky.social
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WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
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Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Field trips – WCSJ 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
WCSJ Field Trips open to registered paid-up delegates on 5 Nov 2025! Trips offer opportunities to plunge into research at the forefront of science. Most cover more than one scientific aspect. All provide a great source of stories.
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
Visit wcsj2025.org/programme/fi....
@wfsj25.bsky.social
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#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip Conservation Science in Action!
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
The @dinokenggamereserve is the only Big 5 game reserve, in the world, located within the boundaries of a metropolitan area.
This field trip provides insights into the wide range of research initiatives taking place in the reserve.
Reposted by Lesley Evans Ogden
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
November 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#WCSJ2025FieldTrip - Explore Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za
The NuMeRi facility tour offers an exclusive look inside the advanced nuclear medicine laboratories and medical imaging suites. See how innovation and technology are revolutionising healthcare in South Africa. sanumeri.co.za