Conservation Training Network Broadcasts
Live Broadcasts
Broadcasts are delivered online via the Livestream platform from the Conservation Training Network studio located
on the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) campus near Shepherdstown, WV.
NCTC on LiveStream
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Please use the Livestream chat room for content questions to the instructor, (Instructions for using the chat on Livestream),
or email your questions to broadcast@fws.gov.
PLEASE NOTE: All broadcast times listed are EASTERN TIME. (adjust for your time zone)
If you have technical problems during Covid, e-mail broadcast@fws.gov.
Broadcast Schedule
December 17, 2020 Time: 1:00-1:30pm Eastern Time -- LiveStream Broadcast Link
Conservation Connect Series: Bird-Watching
As Christmas gets ever closer there are more things in the sky to watch for than just flying reindeer. It is almost time for the annual Christmas Bird Count. We'll be talking with some experts about how to get involved in identifying the birds that live near you. Up for a good walk outside? Don't forget the binoculars and the field guide to birds. We'll get your bird-watching efforts off on the right foot.
Host: Brett Billings
Presenters: Kristin Alexander, Chris Deets, Christmas Bird Count, Audubon Soc.
January 7, 2021 Time: 1:00-1:30pm Eastern Time -- LiveStream Broadcast Link
Conservation Connect Series: Outdoor photography
One of the best social distancing activities you can do is outdoor photography. We'll have several professional photographers join us to clue you in to the best techniques and places for capturing your own stunning winter nature images. Need advice on a new camera? Want to learn the tricks to getting stunning wildlife pictures and videos? Our guests will have the secret info that will make your shots the best ever!
Host: Brett Billings
Presenters: Refuge Photographers - TBA
Support /Captioning
- Livestream Viewing Tips
- How to Create a Distance Learning Classroom at Your Workplace
- Job Aids for NCTC Trainers
- All NCTC broadcasts include live captioning. If you need assistance with access to any of our programs, please contact: Rhonda_Miller@fws.gov
Contacts
During this time of Covid, please email all questions to broadcast@fws.gov.
- NCTC Studio Control Room: 304-876-7666 (currently not available)
Please Note: The studio control room is staffed only on scheduled broadcast days. If you need assistance, call one of the staff listed below.
- Rhonda Miller, Studio Manager, Video and Web Support, rhonda_miller@fws.gov; 304-876-7325
- Melissa Gonzales, Studio Assistant, melissa_gonzalez@fws.gov; 304-876-7368
- DOI Learn Registration Support; nctc_training@fws.gov; 304-876-7709
Broadcast Archive
- NCTC Video Gallery - The gallery shows selected video highlights for various categories.
- Broadcast Archive - The index displays all broadcasts through NCTC.
- Sample FWS Content Management System Training
Resources
Conservation Connect is a web-based video series produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), which aims to connect youth, ages 9-13 (although any age is encouraged to enjoy!), with the great outdoors, wildlife species, and conservation careers. Click to learn more. Click to see Eagle Nest Updates!
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