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Via Podcast
Episode 11

Frolic in the Foliage
with Lauren Oakes

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Episode Description

Next up on the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks grab a sweater and head out into the forest for a leaf-peeping adventure. They discover a few great spots to view fall colors, and learn why immersing themselves in a forest is good for the soul.

Guest Lauren Oakes, a forest and climate scientist, shares her best-loved spots in the West to see the leaves change, and encourages us all to find a deeper connection with the forests around us.

Show Notes:

This episode showcases the following places, and more:

Guest

Via Podcast guest Lauren E. Oakes headshot.

Lauren E. Oakes is a scientist and writer who specializes in forests, climate, and our complex relationships with the natural world. Her first book, In Search of the Canary Tree was selected as one of Science Friday’s Best Science Books of 2018, won second place for the 2019 Rachel Carson Book Award, and was a finalist for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Communication Award. She’s written for media and literary outlets such as the New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, Emergence Magazine, and Lit Hub. Lauren’s new book Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future will be released November 12, 2024 and is available for pre-order.

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