NCTC Hosts Earth Day Lecture on Heath Hen Conservation in Shepherdstown
National Conservation Training Center celebrates Earth Day with talk about 'The Last Heath Hen'
The Journal | Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown marked Earth Day with a lecture by historian and author Christie Lowrance, focusing on her recent works concerning the heath hen's extinction. As part of their 26th annual Conservation Lecture Series, organized by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Mark Madison, the event aimed to educate the community on conservation issues threatening native species. Lowrance emphasized the importance of educating future generations about such ecological histories, referencing local historical figures like Thornton W. Burgess to highlight the role of children's literature in conservation efforts.
