"Many speakers visit our school. These two are hands down THE BEST."
-Holly Wilson, Teacher
Old Trail School, Bath, Ohio
"I have hosted many visiting authors over the past twenty years, and Buck and Diana Wilde rank right at the top."
-Kathy Bailey, Librarian
Bear Creek Elementary School, Bend, Oregon
"Having spent time with Buck and the bears in Alaska, I know how important these Wilde author school visits are to connecting the kids to Nature."
-Rick Ambrosi, Middle School Teacher
Wood River Middle School, Hailey, Idaho
"Thanks so much for sharing your passion for wildlife with the children. You truly inspire so many with your stories, enthusiasm and love of teaching and learning. We look forward to you visiting our school again next year."
-Char Roth, Teacher
Hemmingway Elementary School, Ketchum, Idaho
"It's a rare opportunity for us to be able to hear from professionals like yourselves. I know you have opened many minds and intrigued many students. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our school."
-Terra Pirrong, Teacher
Chubbuck Elementary School, Chubbuck, Idaho
"Thank you for sharing your talents at our district-wide teacher in-services. You two are truly a local treasure.
-Mary Gervase, Assistant Superintendent
Blaine County Schools, Hailey, Idaho
"Thank you so much for your wonderful presentations this week! As a result, there are 449 students and 25 teachers who now know a lot more about wetlands!
-Kimberly Ralphs, Outreach Coordinator
Environmental Resource Center, Ketchum, Idaho
"These incredible photographs transported our students into another world -- one inhabited by beautiful,
majestic creatures whose actions and motives were made understandable by the fascinating, age-appropriate
narrative of Diana and Buck Wilde."
-Jean Boone, PTA Cultural Arts Chairperson
Swansfield Elementary School, Columbia, Maryland
"Their visit validated a reputation for excellence. Students and staff were engaged, seeing real-world
applications of classroom curricula. If you have the opportunity to bring them in, don't pass it up."
-Carl Bosworth Principal
Erieview Elementary, Avon Lake, Ohio
"The photographs, real-life stories and wildlife information are presented in a fun format
that keeps the students engaged and results in stimulating questions and conversation."
-Kathy Martens, PTO Enrichment
Ordway Elementary School, Bainbridge Island, Washington
"The intermediate students started a writing club and it is just wonderful to see
that spark in so many eyes. We look forward to future visits."
-Amy Wilde (not related to authors) Librarian
Bear Creek Elementary, Bend, Oregon
"I have experienced a lot of author visits, and their presentation certainly exceed all of my expectations!"
-Lori Lewis, Librarian
Erieview Elementary School, Avon Lake, Ohio
"The children will long remember your amazing grizzly presentation. Who knows?
You may have sparked an interest in some budding naturalists."
-Diana Paul, Teacher
Sewickley Academy, Pennsylvania
"You've really inspired me to look at wetlands differently."
-Emily, Student
Park Forest Elementary, State College, Pennsylvania
"I find it quite possible they are 'woodland spirits'! Dragonflies landed on Diana's outstretched hands,
then onto our students' hands as if on cue."
-Rick Fraser, Head of School
Gig Harbor Academy, Washington
"We were all very impressed with Buck and Diana. Their stunning presentations
and knowledge of the natural world engaged children."
-Helen Restall, PTO Co-President
Park Forest Elementary, State College, Pennsylvania
