Kirkus Reviews
Wood conveys a sense of something larger in the world, and gives voice to the human longing to understand.

National Association for Interpretation
...rich images of nature woven within his own special melodies of a love for life.

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
His music appeals to something fundamental in the human spirit.

Lakeshore Wellness Conference
Extraordinary! Equal parts, top grade entertainment and messages of substance, one of the best keynoters we’ve ever had.

Jim Dale Vickery, author of Wilderness Visionaries
Poet author, musician, wilderness guide, pure romantic, Douglas Wood is all of these. His is an aspiring vision, perhaps a North Woods rendition of Kahlil Gibran.

Dennis Olson, Actor/Naturalist/Teacher
His hands move on the guitar or the mandolin, and out comes the sound of wind through the pines. This music is special — the music of someone who has found his way back home.

Texas All Well Conference
Doug talked, sang, and charmed his way into our hearts. We want him back!

Mike Link, Director, Audubon Center of the North Woods
There is a pulse to the earth; a rhythm both primitive and soothing. For those who have not heard the singing wilderness, Douglas Wood’s music is both the introduction and the door to a connection with all that is truly significant.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation
The clarity of his message, packaged in powerful musical poetry, touches listeners in a way no other medium can.

A concert listener
Your lyrics made the earth dance and your melodies made me cry.

Larry Dolphin, Director, J C Hormel Nature Center
After a lengthy sabbatical to become a famous author, Doug has returned to his musical roots with more vigor and enthusiasm than ever before. I am so glad he has returned. It is personally a great joy watching him energize and inspire new audiences.

Gordon Bok, Folk-Legacy Recording Artist
I’m impressed by his range and the delicacy of that beautiful 12-string. I like the word-pictures, as clear as the guitar playing and so poignant...

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Doug's EarthSongs Concert at our 25th anniversary celebration was fantastic! The song he wrote for us was deeply touching.

Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children
Douglas Wood’s message resonates with the great truths of nature. He reminds us of our unity with all of life.

Cara Rieckenberg, Environmental Education Coordinator, Prior Lake Schools
We could not have found anyone better than Douglas Wood. Doug’s passion for the environment, music, and writing engaged everyone — Doug was able to make a connection that was contagious, as participants left the presentation buzzing with excitement.

Chinaberry Books
Simply reading one of Doug’s books will change your life for the better.

Nancy Haugen, Visitor Services, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Doug’s songs have the ability to transport people in thought and feeling to the wild places they love. His message about the value of wildlife and wild places is the same message we want people to know.

A college student
Douglas Wood has a special gift that sparks a light in people’s eyes, whether they are young, old, or anywhere in between.

Inland Sea Magazine
Canoe Country Poet Avatar, Douglas Wood brings us lessons from the trees and speaking rocks themselves. He knows the boreal land of glacial striations, scooped-out fresh lakes, river and rock, wintergreen and loon, and solitude. He finds his soul there, and brings us along for the slow, deep ride.