As an editor and journalist from Phoenix, Lauren has covered culture, music, and food, as well as food waste and sustainability. She graduated from the Cronkite School of Journalism (where she's also a remote instructor). Her personal interests have long been in conservation and birds.
Lauren first moved to Dzantik'i Héeni/Juneau in summer 2021 and oversaw communications for the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Juneau Audubon Society. She now lives in Dghevey Kag'/Anchorage. Aside from birding or working to protect birds, catch her cycling, watching scary movies, or singing to her cat Fred Meyer and dog Leroy.
On The Wire
September 30, 2024
— A centuries-old issue has seen some hopeful momentum with recent and near-future rat eradication efforts in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
On The Wire
August 28, 2024
— Catch up on all the movement and wins in the world of Alaska conservation from the summer of 2024.
BirdBlog
August 26, 2024
— Two events are coming up in the Juneau area with information on supporting or learning more about Taashuyee-Chookan.aani, or Mendenhall Wetlands.
BirdBlog
August 19, 2024
— A look back on the life of James Gore "Jim" King VI, a famed waterfowl biologist and pilot who was instrumental in the protection of millions of acres of Alaskan bird habitat.
BirdBlog
August 19, 2024
— Dr. Schoen will present an eight-week class entitled “Alaska Wildlife and Wild Lands” through Opportunities for Lifelong Education (OLE) starting October 3. 2024. Here are the details.
On The Wire
June 24, 2024
— A new study reveals Alaska’s climate-sensitive YKD to support 7 million Arctic-breeding shorebirds—including the majority of six North American populations.
BirdBlog
May 14, 2024
— Homer hosts a spectacular annual bird festival. Here's a recap of the presentations, workshops, and (in)famous bird-calling contest of the 32nd annual event.
Press Releases
May 10, 2024
— A new analysis done by the National Audubon Society Science Division demonstrates how the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Important Bird Area is a major migration passage.
On The Wire
May 7, 2024
— One small study area in Southeast Alaska shocked the Audubon Science Division: The Chilkat Valley is a major migration passage for many Alaska birds.
