Shepherdstown Celebrates Earth Day with Conservation Lecture
National Conservation Training Center celebrates Earth Day with talk about ‘The Last Heath Hen’
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025
By Staff
The Shepherdstown Chronicle reports on the National Conservation Training Center's Earth Day event featuring historian Christie Lowrance, who discussed her children’s book, 'The Last Heath Hen: An Extinction Story.' The lecture highlighted the importance of conservation, connecting local heritage and wildlife history to broader themes. Lowrance emphasized the significance of educating children about wildlife conservation, drawing inspiration from historic figures like Thornton Burgess, whose works resonate across the community, inspiring future generations to promote ecological awareness.