November 17-19, 2008
Lodging and Venue
This year's conference will be held at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Lodging at NCTC
To reserve a room go to the NCTC page: http://training.fws.gov/meet/reserve.htm
All lodging rooms are smoke-free.
Conference registration includes admittance to the conference sessions, reception(s), and lunch. You must reserve your own room.
This facility provides a “walking campus.” Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended. Conference registration, auditorium, meeting rooms, dining room, and lodging are all accessible by a series of pathways.
In addition, there are walking trails, fitness center, and gym. Walk the 5 miles of Red Bud Flowerpaved footpaths. This is an outstanding environment for bird-watching, jogging, and nature photography. The rugged hiking trails take you through eastern hardwood forests and Potomac River meadows.
Directions
To get there, please see NCTC's directions online.
Things to do in Shepherdstown, WV . . .
- Small Town Gem - Shepherdstown, WV State Tourism
- Shepherdstown Visitors Center
- C&O Canal Bicycling Guide
- The George Tyler Moore Civil War Center, Shepherd University
- Eastern Panhandle Travel Guide from WV State Tourism
Things to do in Harpers Ferry, WV . . . (12 miles away)
- Historic Harpers Ferry - Online guide to shops, parks, etc.
- Harpers Ferry National Park - History on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
- Antietam National Battlefield - 10 miles from Harpers Ferry, WV located in Sharpsburg, MD
- River Riders - This outfitter provides rafting, biking, etc.
