Nyn's curiosity, enthusiasm, and long-studied interest in bones and the lives of those who made them shone through in class. Nyn teaches using both plain language and technical scientific language, covering basics and niche advanced topics, which made this topic accessible to people with a wide range of experience with bones, anatomy, wildlife tracking, and learning styles. The mix of verbal, written, pictorial, and hands-on learning really helped me absorb what Nyn was sharing. What a treat to learn so intimately about the bones of our mammal kin, and how those structures support the diverse ways they move, eat, and interact with the world.

Nyn's classes are nothing short of fascinating. The intricate and sometimes bizarre adaptations of animal skeletons come to life through her engaging teaching style. Nyn helps us unpack complex anatomical concepts by drawing insightful comparisons to the human skeleton. Her passion for bones and her depth of knowledge shine through in every lesson. Whether you're a curious learner or someone who works with animals or physical specimens, this class offers a rich and rewarding experience.

Learning about bones with Nyn was such a great experience! She has a way of breaking down the different structures of bones in animal bodies so they’re easy to understand, which really helped me grasp both the identification and the function of each part. As a teacher, Nyn is approachable and supportive, so I always felt comfortable asking questions. Overall, I got so much out of this class and feel that it has helped me to understand animal morphology better, as well as be a better wildlife tracker. I’m genuinely excited to sign up for more courses with her in the future!

Dr. Tomkins makes learning about bones fun, cool, and hilarious. I left feeling very inspired to learn more and more.

Dave is an adventurer, with a heart connected to all things wild, so when he is presenting he takes you on a kind of thoughtful journey, leaving your spirit brightened by the beauty in his photographs, joyful from the comedy in his stories, and satiated with his insights in natural history. I’m always impressed with how he manages to address some of the more academic aspects of his observations, while also graciously connecting with his audience and participants – as a presenter, he’s like a friendly and wise ambassador for the wildlife, the places, and the conservationists he works with every day

David transports you to the wilderness through his photography and his compelling, entertaining storytelling. He’s the best kind of speaker: passionate, concise, intelligent and generous with anecdotes and details. All of this really makes his presentations come alive.