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The History and Future of America’s Public Land with Walt Dabney (Dickinson)

The History and Future of America’s Public Land with Walt Dabney (Dickinson)

Join us for a screening of Walt Dabney’s film at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A session with Dabney beginning at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The Q&A will be moderated by Clay Jenkinson, Theodore Roosevelt Humanities Scholar.

Tuesday, October 14th
Film: 6:30 p.m. MDT
Q&A: 7:30 p.m. MDT

Dickinson State University
Klinefelter Hall, Beck Auditorium
233 Campus Dr, Dickinson, ND 58601

A coalition of North Dakota’s leading conservation organizations will host a three-city film screening and discussion series featuring Walt Dabney, a nationally recognized public lands leader whose 43-year career spanned the National Park Service (NPS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Walt Dabney, a retired park professional, began his career as a ranger-naturalist in Yellowstone and rose through leadership positions in Yosemite, Grand Teton, Everglades, Mount Rainier, and as Chief Ranger of the NPS in Washington, D.C. He later directed the Southeast Utah Group of parks and served as Director of Texas State Parks. Known for his expertise in law enforcement, search and rescue, fire management, and public land policy, Dabney continues to share his insights through teaching, leadership training, and public speaking.

The series is presented by the Badlands Conservation Alliance, North Dakota Wildlife Federation, North Dakota Natural Resources Trust, North Dakota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, North Dakota Chapter of The Wildlife Society, North Dakota Sierra Club, and the Dakota Resource Council.

Klinefelter Hall, Dickinson State University
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM on Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Event Supported By

Badlands Conservation Alliance
(701) 450-1631
bca@badlandsconservationalliance.org
Klinefelter Hall, Dickinson State University