COMMENTS BY PARENTS AND STUDENTS
"Wendy is a treasure. I count our time with her among the most important in my children's educations. The information that she teaches is extraordinary. Even more important is that she truly instills in the children a love and appreciation of nature."
Bacich Elementary School Parent
"Lucas absolutely loves you and your class. Last week, I asked him if he was o.k. to go to class with you and he said 'Are you kidding Mom? I look forward to going birding with Wendy all week... it makes my week. I wish the class was everyday!'"
Novato Charter School Parent
"Thank you for a wonderful few weeks of hiking and learning. Your deep knowledge and constant enthusiasm for all things wild inspire your students. You are an exceptional teacher."
College of Marin Student
"Thank you so much for sharing your love of nature with Michael! You have been a wonderful teacher and mentor. He so much enjoys your classes and truly enjoys nature and science."
- Bacich Elementary Parent
"I have been a participant in Meandering in Marin for the past 3 years... It is truly the highlight of my week, and Wendy is one of the most charismatic and brilliant educators that I have ever met."
- Meandering in Marin Student
"My 3rd and 4th graders have taken Nature Detectives with Wendy Dreskin at Bacich from 1st grade on. The class imparts a true love for and knowledge about nature. My sons have learned so much, and seen so much in their 3 to 4 years of taking this class. We LOVE this class!"
- Bacich Parent
"I wanted to say how wonderful we think you are for all the very important work you do. We and the children in our classes are so lucky to have such a knowledgeable teacher to introduce us to the wonders around us."
Dixie School 1st Grade Teacher
"My wife and I much enjoyed hiking with you and the group. You are a wonderful teacher both seizing the moment and building in expectation. We appreciated the wealth of detail that you so comfortably gave along the way."
- Meandering in Marin Student
"We so enjoyed your butterfly walk last Sunday! We both agreed you are a excellent teacher who puts a lot into the programs you do with prep and experience. Thank you!"
- Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival Participant
"Thanks for a wonderful class. It was excellent in every way: level of information, teaching aids, location, group involvement, etc. etc. You did a great job!"
- Point Reyes Butterfly Class Student
"Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to David. It's wonderful to see him light up on a hike as he conveys to us anything he knows about various plants, birds, insects, etc. He has become a mentor to the rest of us."
- Kent Middle School Parent
"My son would like to sign up again. It is his 'favorite class he has ever taken'! He loved it more than anything from the first moment he stepped into the class."
- Bacich Parent
"I want to tell you how much your class means to Brian. It is the highlight of his week. He is a precocious kid and this class gives him the opportunity to dig deep and pursue a true passion in a supportive environment. Thank you!"
- The Cove Parent
"Thank you for introducing to me so many beautiful trails and sights that surround us! That is exactly why I joined your class."
- College of Marin Student
"Jonathan has absolutely loved nature class. The classes you teach are a gem! We feel so fortunate that Jonathan had that experience."