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 Valerie Naylor, former Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Tuesday, October 16th
Film: 6:30 p.m. CDT
Q&A: 7:30 p.m. CDT

University of North Dakota
Gorecki Alumni Center, Gransberg Room
3501 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202

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.