Outdoor Learning & Wildlife Education Workshop for K–12 Educators – April 2026
Calling all educators! Get ready for an immersive spring weekend in the Black Hills. Join the USDA Forest Service, South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, and partners for a hands-on workshop exploring wildlife, forests, and ecosystems.
🗓️ Save the Date: April 24-26, 2026 📍 Location: Custer, SD (Black Hills National Forest Supervisor’s Office)
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Academic Credit will be available for those seeking continuing education opportunities for recertification.
Teachers in the Field with the South Dakota Discovery Center
Teachers in the Field is an immersive, 4 day/3 night, field based professional development in Badlands National Park. This professional development offers hands-on field studies in water quality, aquatic macroinvertebrates and opportunities to study the rich geologic history of the area.
🗓️ Save the Date: June 15, 2026 to June 18, 2026 📍 Location: Badlands National Park & Buffalo Gap National Grassland
