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Testimonials from Field Seminar Participants
This class was outstanding. I am now even more fired up to promote park and wildlife conservation.
-Are Wolves Worth the Effort?, winter 2008
It was an awesome class and I learned a lot! I learned how much more there is to know and I can’t wait to get started!
-Are Wolves Worth the Effort?, winter 2008
Nathan was an excellent instructor—knowledgeable, easy-going, passionate, and inspirational. The cleanliness and quality of the accommodations and the help and attentiveness of the volunteer staff far exceeded my expectations.
-Food for the Masses, winter 2008
The Lamar staff went above and beyond the call of duty to accommodate our needs. I’ve never met such a wonderful group of individuals who truly love their job and who are so eager to share their roles.
-Food for the Masses, winter 2008
Dr. Halfpenny is a master teacher in his delivery alone and then, coupled with his depth and breadth of knowledge and experience… he’s off the chart! The volunteers were so genuine and helpful, not to mention tremendously fun to be around.
-Mammal Tracking in Yellowstone, summer 2007
This course far exceeded the description – Jim presented the information and reinforced the material such that I will remember and apply it the rest of my life.
-Mammal Tracking in Yellowstone, summer 2007
This course far exceeded my expectations. It was balanced, complete, and very well presented, the best I have ever attended.
-The Wolves of Yellowstone, summer 2007
I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and cleanliness of the Lamar facility.
-The Wolves of Yellowstone, summer 2007
I am overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge I am leaving Yellowstone with. I have learned so much in the last three days with George. He is an excellent teacher. I cannot believe how well informed and knowledgeable he is.
-The Wolves of Yellowstone, summer 2007
I am going to tell everyone about Lamar. It is the "Four Seasons" of educational living facilities. I was amazed with how clean everything is.
-The Wolves of Yellowstone, summer 2007
I enjoyed the course and instructors. I felt that we were learning from the best instructors in their field.
-Bears: Folklore and Biology, summer 2007
This was the best course I have ever taken. I really learned a lot.
-Lesser Known Carnivores, summer 2007
This class was awesome! The instructor is very knowledgeable and explained things well. His first-hand knowledge in the file was a great plus. I love getting out and seeing what the researchers do. The hiking was great. The class surpassed my expectations, too bad we didn’t see otters. This is a great addition to the YAI catalog.
-Fish Bones and Scat Piles: Otters in the Wild, summer 2007
Paul Doss was extremely knowledgeable and was a great teacher, couldn’t have been better.
-Mammoth: 320 Million Years in the Making, summer 2007
Everything was amazing, a totally appropriate balance of talks and observation. Paul described the phenomena in an accessible, interesting, and compelling way.
-Mammoth: 320 Million Years in the Making, summer 2007
I really enjoyed Katie’s presentation. She covered the history well and imparted the idea that Indians are contemporary people still very much involved in the life of the land.
-Native Trails and Tales: A Day Hike on the Bannock Indian Trail, summer 2007
Your staff is phenomenal! They work really hard, are extremely friendly and helpful, and they make being at Lamar even better.
-A Trail Through Leaves, summer 2007
Doug was fabulous-his knowledge is so vast and he shares it effortlessly and well, a great job of teaching. I learned so much. The Buffalo Ranch staff was cheerful, helpful, and so welcoming.
-Wolves of the World, summer 2007
Our instructor, Lisa Morgan, was world class and a lot of fun.
-Geology of Yellowstone Lake, summer 2007
Being out in the field with experts is a highlight. Nowhere else but in Institute courses are the experts so outstanding.
-Native Trout Conservation, summer 2007
The course was fantastic. I was expecting a geology focus- and it was- but bonuses included wildflower, bird, etc. identification and how the flora interacts with geology. Awesome and amazing! Words cannot sufficiently describe how wonderful the course, the instructor, and the ranch are.
-Yellowstone Time Travel: Hiking into the Geological Past, summer 2007
This course exceeded my wildest expectations. Instead of ending the course with only a photo album to show for it, I ended the course with new skills for wildlife observation and a stronger dedication to wildlife and especially habitat protection.
-Spring Wildlife Show, summer 2007
Gary told each of us individually and collectively that he was glad we were here. He listened carefully and responded appropriately. He was well prepared and made each minute count. He presented material that was workable for me as a beginner and appeared to relate well to more experienced writers.
-Writing the Wild, winter 2007
Jim Halfpenny came highly recommended as an expert in the field of wolves. Jim Garry was just as good in balancing the scientific information with folklore. I can't wait to get back and share what I learned with colleagues and students.
-Wolves of the Past, Present, and Future, winter 2007
The facilities were great! I have wanted to stay in these cabins for a long time. Every effort was made to ensure that everyone was comfortable and well taken care of.
- Yellowstone’s Wolves, winter 2007
The course far exceeded my expectations. I loved being able to see so many different locations and aspects of the park with a focus so different than what the average tourist would encounter. I would attend another Institute course without hesitation.
- Photography in Yellowstone: A Foundation for Creativity, summer 2006
Meredith demonstrated outstanding teaching techniques and was incredibly positive and supportive with students.
- Field Sketching for Beginners: The Art of Nature Study, summer 2006
"I am a college professor and these instructors are among the finest I have ever heard in presentation of facts, enthusiasm and directions for future research."
-Life on the Edge, summer 2005
"Jim Garry and Jim Halfpenny were great instructors. The course content was excellent. The field trips were outstanding. The presentations were professional and well done; they allowed us to see the reality of what we were learning."
-Bears: Bones Signs and Stories, summer 2005
"Alan Kesselheim's ability to draw out new ways of looking at and writing about nature and how we respond to it is inspiring. I feel encouraged, challenged, and refreshed!"
- Words Inspired by Wilderness, summer 2004
"Grant Meyer had a great combination of technical knowledge and ability to relate that in layman's terms. Also, the instructor and Institute staff were exceptionally personable and gracious hosts."
- Shaping the Northern Yellowstone Landscape, summer 2004
"This course was fabulous. It was the best course I've taken so far. Paul Doss is enthusiastic, is passionate about his subject and it shows!"
-Introduction to Yellowstone's Geological Landscapes, summer 2004
"Dan Stahler has an infectious enthusiasm for Yellowstone wildlife that was powerfully conveyed to our class. He was well organized, extremely and diversely informed, intelligent, and very approachable."
-Scavenger Hunt – Wolf-Scavenger Relationships, winter 2002
"Jim Garry is truly an exceptional instructor – the best of the best!! It was wonderful to be in his class, learning, seeing new things, and seeing familiar things in new ways."
-Spring Returns to Yellowstone, spring 2002
"Jennifer Whipple's contagious enthusiasm, expert knowledge, energy, willingness to show us every plant growing and to share her knowledge with us made this course one of the best I have ever taken."
-Plants of Yellowstone, summer 2002
"I'm president of the city planning board in Red Lodge, Montana. This was the most relevant, useful, and interesting education I have received for this job from any conference, book, or other source."
-Exploring Greater Yellowstone's Future, summer 2002
"This was an amazing class. It really re-awakened my confidence in drawing. Ms. Hinchman is a gifted teacher and I feel privileged to have been able to study with her. Thanks ever so much for a great four days!"
-A Trail Through the Leaves: The Art of the Field Journal, summer 2002
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