SLideSHows and Presentations
“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. ”
— Florangela Davila. Voices of the Region Director, Forterra
For two decades, David Moskowitz has taught classes, lead expeditions, and given presentations on wildlife tracking and other natural history topics around the western United States, Canada and beyond. He is a gifted educator and an engaging, witty public speaker blending his deep subject matter knowledge with a sincere love of teaching and engaging others with natural world. He has years of experience working with teachers, wilderness guides, biologists, field technicians, and the general public. His slideshows and presentations blend personal stories from the field, cutting edge research, and stunning photography.
Common Topics for Slideshow Presentations:
Wildlife Tracking Fundamentals
Snowtracking and Winter Ecology
Contact David about setting up an event in your community on one of these topics or another program customs designed for your needs.
online courses
“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” - E. K.
Mammal Bones: Applications for Wildlife Observation and Tracking
Join David and Dr Nyn Tomkins as they take you on a guided tour of the mammal skeleton. This course is divided into two parts.
Part One ~ Foundations: The Skeletal Anatomy of Mammals
The first part of the class is a foundations course and provides an introductory guide to mammal skeletons. We’ll learn how to name each bone in the body and what it does, with a focus on practical field skills. Core concepts will be tied back to wildlife tracking and observation.
Part Two ~ Advanced Course: The Comparative Anatomy and Functional Morphology of Mammals
The second part will be released in 2026. We’ll expand on knowledge from the previous class. Then dive into the skeletal system of mammals through the lens of functional morphology - examining how bone structure and form are adapted for various modes of locomotion, feeding and behavior.