Public Lectures
Writers, Scientists, Conservationists, Historians Speak to the Public at NCTC
The National Conservation Training Center invites prominent conservationists, writers, historians, scientists, musicians, and educators to discuss their work to a broad and interested public. No tickets or reservations are required, the public is encouraged to attend. If you would like more information on the speaker series contact: Mark Madison, (304) 876-7276, mark_madison@fws.gov.
America’s Wild Spaces: Appalachian Trail
On Friday November 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm there will be a free film screening of “America’s Wild Spaces: Appalachian Trail” in the Byrd Auditorium at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. This film is sponsored by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National Geographic Television, and the National Conservation Training Center.
Much of the Appalachian Trail is close to major populations - so how wild can it be? This film travels from South to North and explore the remotest corners of the A.T. to explore the wilder parts of the trail. Along the trail the viewer will meet the scientists fighting to keep this wilderness wild. Join National Geographic on a rollercoaster ride of agonizing ascents and rewarding vistas -- all courtesy of mountains roughly 480 million years in the making. Explore this 5 million step journey through the five distinct regions of the AT landscape and learn what it takes to keep this ribbon of green safe, healthy, and totally wild.
The film presentation is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required. For more information please contact Mark Madison at (304) 876-7276 or mark_madison@fws.gov or check out our web page at: http://training.fws.gov/history/publiclectures.html
