Wild Lessons

I’ve been fortunate to experience Terran’s presentation on the North Atlantic Right Whale (and other Ocean topics) 7-8 times, and I ALWAYS learn something new! Her power points are filled with wonderful photos, facts, and videos; her talks are brimming with experience, education, and boundless enthusiasm!

Thank you for sharing the science of camouflage and your passion for animals with our young patrons. Your warmth and creativity make learning fun and memorable. We are truly grateful for the time and energy you put into educating and entertaining our children. 

Terran has taught me a lot about dolphins, the ocean and the importance of environmental conservation. I have attended several of her informative talks and she is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all marine life. I have seen her interact with all age groups and she is able to engage them all and is very interactive with her audience.

"Terran's presentations at our summer school program kept even the wildest students enthralled. She seamlessly adapted each presentation to the age group and found the perfect balance of hands-on activities and formal instruction. We'll have her back every year!"

"Today we spent the morning with marine biologist, Terran McGinnis. She led us on a walk down Vilano Beach to Porpoise Point, stopping along the way to tell us about the bottlenose dolphins that inhabit our waters. Terran was a font of knowledge, and we loved learning about this gorgeous creature. We saw many dolphins which was a highlight of our outing."

Thank you for your wonderful presentation today at our Lunch N’ Lecture series at the Community Center.  Your presentation was engaging and educational.  So many of the attendees commented that you were the “Best Speaker”! 

"My daughters and I attended the presentation Terran did at the library this morning, and I just wanted to give a shout out to Terran. She was wonderful, knowledgeable, and so patient even when the crowd was not so quiet. We loved the presentation!"

"My wife and I attended your presentation today. I'm a mostly retired Canadian professor. I've heard hundreds of lectures and presentations over 40+ years teaching in university. They've ranged from stellar to abysmal. I myself have won awards for teaching. Against this background, I want to let you know that in my judgment, your presentation was as good as they come -- grounded in facts and evidence, delivered in a friendly, nondogmatic way, respectful toward your subject matter and audience, adroit use of slides without being enslaved by them, polished, engaging, a great gift to everybody in attendance. Thank you."

"My little homeschool family has been truly blessed to experience many of Terran’s presentations. Anyone who has the privilege of being in her presence leaves with a deep sense of understanding and compassion for our planet and all its living beings. Her insights are transformative, inspiring a heartfelt connection to the world around us."