A Conversation with Filmmaker Jonathan Van Ballenberghe

Jonathan Van Ballenberghe is the filmmaker for "In the Company of Moose." This film chronicles Biologist Vic Van Ballenberghe who has spent more time living with wild moose in Denali National Park, Alaska than any other researcher in the world.

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Speaking with Filmmaker Moyna Huda

Moyna Huda is a filmmaker from Bangladesh who screened his new film "A Tale of the Sundarbans." The Sundarbans are the biggest mangrove forest in the world and a unique repository of biodiversity in Bangladesh.

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A Conversation with Stephen Potter, NPS Archeologist

Stephen discusses his presentation "Aboriginal America and the Potomac Frontier, 1607-1676"

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A Talk with John Grabowska, NPS Filmmaker.

John discusses Yellowstone National Park and the making of his film "Land to Life".

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Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3)
Talking with Case Hicks: Theodore Roosevelt Impersonator

How did Case become a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator?  Hear his background and other interesting stories.

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Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3) 
A Conversation with Jena Thompson from the Conservation Fund

Jena talks about Go Zero, a program of the Conservation Fund.

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Larry Battson Discusses the Facts and Fictions of Bigfoot

Bigfoot is a legendary (some claim “imaginary”) ape-like human who has been reportedly sighted from California to Indiana. Battson will give a presentation on the facts and fictions of Bigfoot including analysis of recordings of Bigfoot and casts of his footprint. Battson’s background as a wildlife educator gives him a unique perspective on Bigfoot as someone experienced in wild creatures.

Larry and Cheryl Battson have appeared on television shows and traveled around the country with their wildlife show. They have rescued animals ranging from baboons to snakes to large felines and travel to many schools and public events educating and entertaining children and adults on the natural history of wild animals.

Listen to Mark Madison's conversation with Larry.  (Transcript)

Chuck Dunkerly Discusses Environmental Filmmaking & Changes in the American Landscape
NPS Filmmaker
Film Screening "Land of Dreams"

Chuck Dunkerly is a Producer and Director for the National Park Service at the Harpers Ferry Center.  He has delivered scores of award winning films for National Parks, on topics as diverse as on the Olympic National Park, Homesteading, Voting Rights and Leave No Trace.  Currently Chuck is developing films for the USS Arizona Memorial, Lake Mead, and Zion National Park.

Listen to Mark Madison’s conversation with Chuck. (Transcript)

McCarthy’s pioneering work utilized historic photos and contemporary excursions to chronicle the significant changes occurring over the last hundred years in arctic landscapes.  Forrest McCarthy has been a wilderness advocate and backcountry skier for more than 20 years.  As Public Lands Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance he couples his zest for backcountry skiing with his passion for conservation. 

Listen to Mark Madison’s conversation with Forrest.  (Transcript)