Learning & Listening

The Future of Public Lands

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 Keith Trego, Executive Director of North Dakota Natural Resources Trust.

North Dakota Heritage Center
Russell Reid Auditorium
612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505

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.

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.