On Monday July 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm NCTC will screen the film Wings Over Water narrated by Michael Keaton in the Byrd Auditorium at the National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443.  Suzanne Fellows from the Federal Duck Stamp Office will be speaking before the film screening.

As the glaciers retreated at the end of the last ice age, they left an astounding gift of connected rivers, lakes and wetlands across the heartland of North America. Today, these largely unknown water highways remain an oasis for sustaining wildlife. From the herds of bison that still roam the Great Plains to the vital honeybees that pollinate our crops and especially for the millions of magnificent birds that migrate along these “flyways.”

“Wings Over Water” tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors.  Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges of these remarkable creatures that defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities and forests as they head home to raise their young.

These talks are a part of the NCTC Conservation Lecture Series, which is cosponsored by The Friends of the NCTC – http://www.friendsofnctc.org. This special film presentation is also co-sponsored by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society and the American Conservation Film Festival. No tickets or reservations are required. All are welcome!

For more information, please contact Mark Madison (304-876-7276) mark_madison@fws.gov