Lauren E. Oakes

About the Author

Lauren E. Oakes is an environmental scientist and writer whose work bridges the worlds of ecology and narrative storytelling. With a PhD in ecology, she has dedicated her career to exploring the impacts of climate change on natural landscapes and the human stories intertwined with them. Her debut book, In Search of the Canary Tree: The Story of a Scientist, a Cypress, and a Changing World, chronicles her journey through California's Sierra Nevada forests, investigating the resilience of ancient cypress trees amid environmental upheaval. Oakes' writing illuminates the urgency of conservation while weaving personal reflection with scientific insight, inspiring readers to confront the fragility of our planet. She contributes to publications like The Atlantic and teaches environmental communication at Stanford University.