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• Treasured Fly Rod Donated to NCTC Museum

  
  
  A Fly Rod once owned by conservationist Ding Darling was donated to the NCTC Museum.
  
  -- published -- November, 6 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Braving Frigid Waters

  
  
  It was a brisk fall day when NCTC's videographer and photographer braved frigid waters to capture images of the secretive brook trout in Seneca Creek, WV.
  
  -- published -- November, 6 2012
  -- photo credit -- Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
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• American Conservation Film Festival Arrives

  
  
  The tenth annual American Conservation Film Festival arrives at NCTC November 3.
  
  -- published -- November, 1 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• The New Nature Explore Classroom Video Goes Live

  
  
  A video highlighting the new outdoor Nature Explore classroom goes live.
  
  -- published -- October, 31 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Job Swap Helps to Develop Leaders

  
  
  A job swap in the Director’s Office at NCTC is helping to develop FWS leaders.
  
  -- published -- October, 31 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Pronghorn Antelope Photography on Exhibit

  
  
  An exhibit on the spectacular, but dangerous, pronghorn antelope can be viewed at NCTC and online.
  
  -- published -- October, 25 2012
  -- photo credit -- Joe Riis
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• NCTC Employee Receives Women of Distinction Award

  
  
  Ora Dixon is one of three women to receive the 2012 Women of Distinction Award from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital.
  
  -- published -- October, 12 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• NCTC Hosts Wind Energy Workshop

  
  
  Participants from within the Service, government agencies, NGOs, tribes, and the private sector have come together at NCTC to develop a better understanding of the Wind Energy Guidelines.
  
  -- published -- September, 20 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Silent Spring is America's Wild Read

  
  
  Rachel Carson’s book "Silent Spring" is being featured as America's Wild Read until October 31.
  
  -- published -- September, 19 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• CPWN Grassroots Took Hold at NCTC -- Still Growing Strong Six Years Later

  
  
  Richard Louv speaks to 120 local, regional, state, national, and international leaders at NCTC during the Grassroots Gathering conference.
  
  -- published -- September, 12 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• KREATE Division Delves into Wildlife CSI

  
  
  NCTC's KREATE Division is delving into wildlife Crime Scene Investigation to develop an evidence-handling course that will help USFWS law enforcement officers.
  
  -- published -- September, 12 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Wildlife Artist Visits NCTC Archives

  
  
  Renowned Canadian wildlife artist recently visited the National Conservation Training Center’s Archives and browsed through wildlife artwork.
  
  -- published -- September, 12 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• YCC Students at NCTC Become Better Conservation Steward

  
  
  During the Youth Conservation Corps’ eight weeks of summer employment at NCTC, these young men and women have accomplished numerous outdoor projects with dedication.
  
  -- published -- August, 8 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Refuge Leaders and National Friends At Academy

  
  
  Experienced Service Refuge Managers and National Friends converged at NCTC for the Advanced Refuge Management Academy to hone their leadership skills and managerial tactics and techniques.
  
  -- published -- August, 2 2012
  -- photo credit -- Dave Medaris/USFWS
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• Greg Neudecker Receives the Ira Gabrielson Award

  
  
  Selection of the Ira Gabrielson Conservation Leadership Award made.
  
  -- published -- August, 2 2012
  -- photo credit -- Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
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• Advanced Leadership Program, Cohort 11, Graduates

  
  
  Service’s Advanced Leadership Development Program, Cohort 11, graduated 24 participants at NCTC, marking the completion of their nearly year-long developmental program.
  
  -- published -- August, 2 2012
  -- photo credit -- Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
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• An Extraordinary Outdoor Classroom: A Nature Explore Classroom

  
  
  In partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, NCTC and the Creston National Fish Hatchery in Montana have each been selected to develop a Nature Explore Classroom.
  
  -- published -- July, 5 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Sc3 at NCTC - A Resounding Success!

  
  
  The fourth annual Student Climate and Conservation Congress (SC3) gathered 100 students from across the U.S.
  
  -- published -- July, 4 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Richard Louv Speaks on Growing 'Natural Leaders'

  
  
  Six staff from the National Conservation Training Center heard Richard Louv speak earlier this spring. Louv travels to NCTC this summer to meet conservation leaders striving to connect people to nature.
  
  -- published -- June, 8 2012
  -- photo credit -- Photo courtesy of richardlouv.com
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• America's WILD READ Takes Flight This May with Terry Tempest Williams

  
  
  Author Terry Tempest Williams joins the WILD READ now through June 3 to lead a conversation about her recently published memoir, "When Women Were Birds."
  
  -- published -- May, 14 2012
  -- photo credit -- Louis Gakumba
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• Service’s Fallen Comrades Memorial Now Complete

  
  
  Earlier this week, a long-awaited statue honoring employees who have died in the line of duty was added to the Fallen Comrades Memorial.
  
  -- published -- May, 4 2012
  -- photo credit -- Todd Harless/USFWS
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• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners with the "Get to Know" Art Program

  
  
  The National Conservation Training Center is working with renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman's Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors program to connect kids to nature.
  
  -- published -- May, 2 2012
  -- photo credit -- Steve Chase/USFWS
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• Kick-Off Earth Day with Fun Activities at NCTC on Saturday, April 21

  
  
  Although the NCTC Open House will not be held this year, there are three exciting events taking place on campus on Saturday, April 21.
  
  -- published -- April, 20 2012
  -- photo credit -- Todd Harless/USFWS
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• America's WILD READ Gets Wild in the City of Portland

  
  
  Now through May 6th, America's WILD READ explores themes of peaceful co-existence with nature in urban environments.
  
  -- published -- April, 17 2012
  -- photo credit -- Courtesy of Island Press
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• High School Students: Apply Now to Attend Conservation Congress to be Held June 24-29, 2012.

  
  
  Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3). Rising high school students in grades 9-12 are eligible.
  
  -- published -- April, 5 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Put a Spin on Your Conservation Career

  
  
  The Division of Education Outreach has developed a Career Awareness Toolkit to help young people become interested in conservation careers.
  
  -- published -- March, 30 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Apply Now for the Service's Advanced Leadership Development Program

  
  
  The Advanced Leadership Development Program application window is now open. Submit your application by by April 2, 2012.
  
  -- published -- March, 28 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• Eagle Chick Becomes Newest Member of NCTC Community

  
  
  Resident American bald eagles on the National Conservation Training Center's campus hatched their first chick earlier today.
  
  -- published -- March, 14 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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• New Bird Biology Course Fledges This Spring

  
  
  Debuting just in time for the arrival of spring migrants, Bird Biology provides students with a hands-on opportunity to identify birds. Seats now available - course runs 5/21-5/25.
  
  -- published -- March, 2 2012
  -- photo credit -- John and Karin Hollingsworth/USFWS
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• Wildlife Habitat to Be Bolstered by Fire

  
  
  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct a controlled burn at the National Conservation Training Center between the end of February and mid-March, depending on suitable weather conditions.
  
  -- published -- February, 24 2012
  -- photo credit -- Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
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• New Safety Skills Course Debuts This Week

  
  
  Refresher heavy equipment training is now available online, courtesy of NCTC. "FWS Heavy Equipment Safety Refresher," goes live this week on DOILEARN.
  
  -- published -- February, 22 2012
  -- photo credit -- John Blitch/USFWS
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• Art Students Collaborate for Climate and Attitude Changes

  
  
  Art students in Oregon create exhibit on climate change and receive national attention.
  
  -- published -- February, 16 2012
  -- photo credit -- USFWS
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