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The $105,000 Shortfall: How the 43-Day Shutdown Crippled Park Support
The 43-day federal government shutdown created significant financial fallout for Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA). With 16 partner stores closed…
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Local Teens Dive into Real-World Science at Wind Cave National Park
Hands-on summer program with BHPFA, Sturgis Library, and Wind Cave connects youth to conservation through the Dragonfly Mercury Project A Summer Day…
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Become a South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist
Give back to nature and your community: Become a South Dakota Volunteer Naturalist The South Dakota Volunteer Naturalists Program is now accepting…
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Winter Solstice Hike for Women and Girls
Celebrate Winter Solstice with a sunrise hike! Welcome winter by hiking in Wind Cave National Park with BHPFA and SheJumps! The…
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2026 Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park
Plan for the September 25, 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and the September 24-26 Arts Festival, with viewing, photography, safety, and…
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Astrophotography 101 Seminar: Capture the Cosmos at Agate Fossil Beds
Astrophotography 101 Seminar: Capture the Cosmos at Agate Fossil Beds Date: September 7, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Agate…
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Night Skies Program: Darkness is Important to Birds of Prey at Agate Fossil Beds
Why Darkness is Important to Birds of Prey — Learn More at Agate Fossil Beds Join us at Agate Fossil Beds National…
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BHPFA Partner Wins Award for National Park Accessibility
Celebrating Agate Fossil Beds Lead Ranger Tera Lynn Gray’s National Park Accessibility Leadership Award We’re proud to announce Tera Lynn Gray, former…
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New NSHSF Grant Continues Junior Ranger Program at Scotts Bluff
We are thrilled to announce Black Hills Parks and Forests Association was awarded a $1,500 grant from Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation…
