**Please note: These activities are only for participants staying on-site at the National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.
CANCELED - Early Morning Bird Walk
Take a 1-hour bird walk before your course or event with NCTC ornithologist Jim Siegel, meeting at the Bridge at the Commons, binoculars provided. Wear good walking shoes and a coat. We will walk along NCTC paths through the woods and around Central Pond and back. Birds we will observe by sight and sound include Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, Eastern Bluebird, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Red-winged Blackbird, among others
Meet in Commons Lobby by 6:25 AM on Tuesday morning.
Facilitator: Jim Siegel, Wildlife Biology Professional.
Sign-up is required at the Activities Table on Monday by 5 PM or by contacting Maureen Dougherty, NCTC Activities Coordinator @ NCTCActivities@fws.gov.
Pickleball Pointers (5:00 - 6:30 PM ET)
Come play the fastest-growing sport in the country! All skill levels are welcome; easy to learn! Pointers on serving, keeping score, and basic rules provided.
Facilitator: Volunteer Coach Candy Cain
Location: Gym
Trivia Night (7:30 - 9:00 PM ET)
An NCTC Favorite! Bring your colleagues to test your group knowledge on a variety of topic areas and have lots of fun!
Facilitator: Mo
Location: Social Lounge