Person hiking through a snowy, burned forest landscape framed by floral and bird illustration; scene from wildfire recovery area

I’m a journalist, writer and biologist who seeks to transform the wonders of the universe into stories that spark awe, understanding, and a sense of connection to the wild world around us.

After Burn

The July 2024 wildfires devastated my hometown, Jasper, Alberta. But with loss comes the chance to tell stories of resilience, adaptation, and the unexpected beauty that follows fire.

With a background in forest ecology and a deep curiosity about what comes next, I’m sharing stories from the field.

Read my latest on wildfire recovery in Canadian Geographic, and on fire and Jasper wildlife in Canadian Wildlife Magazine .

Niki Wilson in orange jacket standing in snowy wildfire-burned forest, framed by floral and star-themed illustrations representing renewal and resilience