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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Mammals: National Public Lands Day | BHPFA Custer Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate National Public Lands Day at our headquarters and Nature Shop in downtown Custer. \nCoyote howls\, yips\, and barks: they are actually saying something. And that is just the start. Pronghorn can run 55 mph with more stamina than any other animal alive. They picked up that speed running from an American cheetah that went extinct thousands of years ago\, and never lost it. A mountain lion can clear the length of a school bus in one jump. \nJoin us for a 90-minute look into the hidden lives of the mammals sharing the Black Hills and other parts of North America with us. Education Specialist Tom Tonkin walks through what these animals are actually doing out there\, backed by slides and video\, and you will leave with a few stories you did not have before. \nWhether you grew up here or you are visiting for the first time\, The Secret Life of Mammals will leave you looking at the wildlife around you a little differently. \n$10 per person. BHPFA members save 15% at checkout.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-secret-life-of-mammals-national-public-lands-day-bhpfa-custer-headquarters/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk and Talk | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:The forest around you is never silent. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin teaches you to do the same. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and alarm behavior\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nAbout 1.5 miles on trail. Meet at 8:45 am at the Wind Cave Visitor Center. Come ready for a gentle hike and leave with a skill you will use for the rest of your life. \n$15 per person or $40 for a family of up to 4. BHPFA members save 15% at checkout.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bird-walk-and-talk-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260904T183000
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SUMMARY:Field Notes | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Friday evening at the BHPFA Nature Shop in Custer learning to read the landscape like a naturalist. Join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation\, an engaging 1.5-hour look at how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of the natural world around us\, told through photos\, videos\, and stories. \nWhat we’ll explore\n\nAnimal tracking and survival techniques explained through real-world examples\nThe plants and wildlife of the Black Hills and surrounding ecosystems\nHidden meanings behind animal calls and signs\nInteractive Q&A where you can test your knowledge and curiosity\n\n  \n \n  \nWhy attend\nThis class is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors or wants to begin looking at nature in a new way. Whether you are a family\, student\, or lifelong learner\, Field Notes offers fresh perspectives and practical insights into local flora and fauna\, and helps you gain the skills to connect with them. You will also learn what you can do to help protect and care for the public lands around the Black Hills. \nGetting there\nField Notes meets at the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association Nature Shop\, 833 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer. \nDetails\n\nLength: 1.5 hours (5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Mountain)\nCost: $10\, or $30 for a family of up to 4\nFormat: interactive presentation with personal stories\, visuals\, discussion\, and audience participation\n\nAbout the instructor\nTom Tonkin is the Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. With over 30 years of experience teaching naturalist skills\, Tom has worked with Wilderness Awareness School\, Tracks and Trees Learning Center\, and numerous state and county programs. His teaching blends storytelling with practical skill-building to inspire connection to the natural world. \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\nFounded in 1946\, BHPFA is a nonprofit dedicated to interpretation\, education\, and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and other public land agencies across the Black Hills and Nebraska Panhandle.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/field-notes-custer-hq-2/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Mammals | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Coyote howls\, yips\, and barks: they are actually saying something. And that is just the start. Pronghorn can run 55 mph with more stamina than any other animal alive. They picked up that speed running from an American cheetah that went extinct thousands of years ago\, and never lost it. A mountain lion can clear the length of a school bus in one jump. \nJoin us for a 90-minute look into the hidden lives of the mammals sharing the Black Hills and the rest of North America with us. We will walk through what these animals are actually doing out there\, backed by slides and video\, and you will leave with a few stories you did not have before. \nWhether you grew up here or you are visiting for the first time\, The Secret Life of Mammals will leave you looking at the wildlife around you a little differently. \nPresented by BHPFA Education Specialist Tom Tonkin at the BHPFA Nature Shop\, 833 Mt. Rushmore Rd\, Custer. \nDetails: 10 dollars per person\, or 35 dollars for a family of up to four. BHPFA members\, enter your code at checkout for a 15 percent discount. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seats are limited\, so reserving ahead is the safer bet: donorbox.org/events/950665
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-secret-life-of-mammals-custer-hq/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T110000
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:“When anything moves through the wild\, the forest announces it. And once you learn the language\, you will realize how much was always there\, just out of sight.”Tom Tonkin\, BHPFA Education Specialist \nThe forest around you is never silent. It is speaking. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin will teach you to do the same. We meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and animals in alarm\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nThis is a skill\, not a lecture. You will practice it in real time\, on the trail\, in one of the best birding habitats in the Black Hills. \nCome ready to hike about 1.5 miles on uneven terrain\, and leave with an understanding you will use for the rest of your life. \nDetails: Spots are limited. 15 dollars per person\, or 40 dollars for a family of up to four. BHPFA members receive a 15 percent discount.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260701T221119Z
CREATED:20260701T221119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T221119Z
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SUMMARY:Field Notes | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Friday evening at the BHPFA Nature Shop in Custer learning to read the landscape like a naturalist. Join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation\, an engaging 1.5-hour look at how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of the natural world around us\, told through photos\, videos\, and stories. \nWhat we’ll explore\n\nAnimal tracking and survival techniques explained through real-world examples\nThe plants and wildlife of the Black Hills and surrounding ecosystems\nHidden meanings behind animal calls and signs\nInteractive Q&A where you can test your knowledge and curiosity\n\nWhy attend\nThis class is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors or wants to begin looking at nature in a new way. Whether you are a family\, student\, or lifelong learner\, Field Notes offers fresh perspectives and practical insights into local flora and fauna\, and helps you gain the skills to connect with them. You will also learn what you can do to help protect and care for the public lands around the Black Hills.\n \nGetting there\nField Notes meets at the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association Nature Shop\, 833 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer. \nDetails\n\nLength: 1.5 hours (5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Mountain)\nCost: $10\nFormat: interactive presentation with personal stories\, visuals\, discussion\, and audience participation\n\nAbout the instructor\nTom Tonkin is the Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. With over 30 years of experience teaching naturalist skills\, Tom has worked with Wilderness Awareness School\, Tracks and Trees Learning Center\, and numerous state and county programs. His teaching blends storytelling with practical skill-building to inspire connection to the natural world. \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\nFounded in 1946\, BHPFA is a nonprofit dedicated to interpretation\, education\, and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and other public land agencies across the Black Hills and Nebraska Panhandle.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/field-notes-custer-hq/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260812T110000
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:“When anything moves through the wild\, the forest announces it. And once you learn the language\, you will realize how much was always there\, just out of sight.”Tom Tonkin\, BHPFA Education Specialist \nThe forest around you is never silent. It is speaking. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin will teach you to do the same. We meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and animals in alarm\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nThis is a skill\, not a lecture. You will practice it in real time\, on the trail\, in one of the best birding habitats in the Black Hills. \nCome ready to hike about 1.5 miles on uneven terrain\, and leave with an understanding you will use for the rest of your life. \nDetails: Spots are limited. 15 dollars per person\, or 40 dollars for a family of up to four.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T164600Z
CREATED:20260106T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164600Z
UID:10000061-1779958800-1779969600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes\, engaging storytelling\, hands-on nature observation\, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site. \nLearn more and register here!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $10 per child\, registration required \n\n\nDates: Jan- May 2026\, last Thursday of the month \n\n\nTime: 9 am- Noon \n\n\nAges: 5-12 \n\n\nLocation: We will meet at the Trailhouse 148\, Gordon St\, Custer\, SD. Then we will caravan to Circle Z Ranch Outdoor Learning Area just down the road! \n  \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/homeschool-nature-adventures/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T130000
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby\, or when a deer is quietly slipping away\, simply by listening to what the birds and other animals are saying? In this workshop you’ll learn how to tune into the communication systems of animals and begin to “read” the landscape through sound and behavior. \nWhat We’ll Explore \n\nHow to recognize and understand alarm calls\, movement patterns\, and behavior shifts in birds and mammals\nTechniques for interpreting wildlife communication to detect predators\, prey\, and hidden animals\nPractical tips for moving quietly through nature to avoid alerting animals and become invisible\nWays to deepen your connection to the land by listening closely to its living voices\n\nWe’ll take a short hike (about 1 to 2 miles on easy terrain). Expect hands-on learning\, opportunities for wildlife observation and photography\, and stories that bring the prairie to life. \nNext program: Saturday\, May 9\, 9 am –  1 pm Program meets at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center \n10 spots available! Registration closes May 7\, 2026 \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.8 spots remaining Learning the Language of Nature | May 9\, 2026Adult (18 and up)Price: $40.000123456789101112131415Child (18 and under)Price: $20.000123456789101112131415Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)Price: $100.000123456789101112131415NextParticipant(s) RegistrationEmail *Phone *		\n\non 2026 May\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendee Information (add info for each person attending)\n\nName *FirstLastDo you have any medical concerns (ie allergies\, asthma\, recent injuries)?Age if under 18 \n\n\n\nAdd\n\n\n\n\n\nRemove\n\n\n\nBHPFA Member?  Enter your discount code (found on your member card!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nTotal\n	\n\nOrder Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\n\n\n\nQuantity\n\nQty\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no products selected.\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)0$0.00Child (18 and under)0$0.00Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)0$0.00Pay with check/ cash  - Please check box1$0.00SubtotalTotal$0.00		\n	\n\n$0.00Stripe Credit CardPay with check/ cash Please check boxNumbersSubmit
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes\, engaging storytelling\, hands-on nature observation\, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site. \nLearn more and register here!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $10 per child\, registration required \n\n\nDates: Jan- May 2026\, last Thursday of the month \n\n\nTime: 9 am- Noon \n\n\nAges: 5-12 \n\n\nLocation: We will meet at the Trailhouse 148\, Gordon St\, Custer\, SD. Then we will caravan to Circle Z Ranch Outdoor Learning Area just down the road! \n  \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/homeschool-nature-adventures/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T150000
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CREATED:20250820T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Nature's Clues: A Workshop in Animal Tracking and Signs | Wind Cave NP
DESCRIPTION:Step into the wild world of nature and see it like never before! In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll go on a journey of discovery as we unlock the stories animals tell through the signs they leave behind. Through observation\, curiosity\, and wonder we’ll learn how to navigate the natural world by using our senses to follow the clues around us. \nTogether\, we’ll explore animal tracks\, scat\, physiology\, and other mysterious signs to answer questions like: \n\nWho left this track behind?\nWas the animal hunting\, exploring\, or feeling nervous?\nWhat does the set of tracks tell us about its size\, gender\, or even if it’s pregnant?\nDoes it have horns or antlers?\nWhy is the animal in this location and how does it relate to the nearby ecosystem?\n\nThe natural world is filled with wonders and mysteries. Each sign has a unique story to share. Join us for a fun-filled adventure where we’ll uncover the hidden lives of animals and gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible world around us and the animals we share it with! \nProgram meets at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center \nRegistration is below. There are 10 spots available and it closes April 16! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.10 spots remaining Animal Tracking Workshop | April 18\, 2026Adult (18 and up)Price: $40.000123456789101112131415Child (18 and under)Price: $20.000123456789101112131415Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)Price: $100.000123456789101112131415NextParticipant(s) RegistrationEmail *Phone *\n\nAttendee Information (add info for each person attending)\n\nName *FirstLastDo you have any medical concerns (ie allergies\, asthma\, recent injuries)?Age if under 18 \n\n\n\nAdd\n\n\n\n\n\nRemove\n\n\n\nBHPFA Member?  Enter your discount code (found on your member card!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nTotal\n	\n\nOrder Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\n\n\n\nQuantity\n\nQty\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no products selected.\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)0$0.00Child (18 and under)0$0.00Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)0$0.00Pay with check/ cash  - Please check box1$0.00SubtotalTotal$0.00		\n	\n\n$0.00		\n\nrecent allergies\, Email\n\n\n\n\n\nStripe Credit CardPay with check/ cash Please check boxSubmit
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-clues-a-workshop-in-animal-tracking-and-signs-wind-cave-np/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T164600Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes\, engaging storytelling\, hands-on nature observation\, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site. \nLearn more and register here!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $10 per child\, registration required \n\n\nDates: Jan- May 2026\, last Thursday of the month \n\n\nTime: 9 am- Noon \n\n\nAges: 5-12 \n\n\nLocation: We will meet at the Trailhouse 148\, Gordon St\, Custer\, SD. Then we will caravan to Circle Z Ranch Outdoor Learning Area just down the road! \n  \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/homeschool-nature-adventures/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T123000
DTSTAMP:20251216T204851Z
CREATED:20251216T204317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204851Z
UID:10000056-1772967600-1772973000@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chat\, Special Edition | Lost Cabin Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Join BHPFA and Prairie Wildlife Research for a special edition of Nature Cabin Chats: Black-footed Ferrets: The Endangered Species in Your Own Backyard \nPrairie Wildlife Research Biologist Nicole Mittman will share tales about her time studying this rare and special animal!\n\nOnce thought extinct\, North America’s only native ferret has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction and is once again present in South Dakota at many of the prairie dog towns that they historically called home. But black-footed ferrets are far from ecologically recovered\, and the road to real recovery is full of obstacles for these slinky nocturnal predators. Learn about their natural and unnatural history and how you can help the “prairie bandit” live to see another day– or night\, that is! Held in the warm and welcoming Lost Cabin Taproom\, Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chat-special-edition-lost-cabin-taproom/
LOCATION:Lost Cabin Rapid City Taproom\, 1401 W Omaha St #3\, Rapid City\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260205T184358Z
CREATED:20260205T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184358Z
UID:10000064-1772875800-1772888400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Get the Girls Out | Jewel Cave NM
DESCRIPTION:Join BHPFA and SheJumps to Get the Girls Out at Jewel Cave National Monument from 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. This is a relaxed\, welcoming event for women in the Black Hills who want a new adventure\, some fresh air\, and a chance to meet others who like getting outside. We’ll have a Base Camp with hot cocoa\, a drop-in tutu/flair station\, a Trail Swap Wall to share favorite local outings\, and a bingo card you can complete at your own pace. \nAt 10:45 a.m.\, we have the option to head into the cave for an exclusive Scenic Cave Tour\, then we’ll regroup afterward to share highlights back at Base Camp. We’ll wrap up with a raffle at 12:30 p.m.\, followed by a quick preview of upcoming women’s events. Come solo or bring a friend—this day is designed to be low-key\, friendly\, and fun! \nScenic Cave Tour Details: The cave tour is optional\, but preregistration is required due to limited spots!! If you dont want to go in the cave\, there are multiple hiking trail options and a fun bingo adventure. Meet back at base camp for the raffle at 12:30 pm! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/get-the-girls-out-jewel-cave-nm/
LOCATION:Jewel Cave National Monument\, 11149 US Highway 16\, Building B12\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),SheJumps Women's Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1176498771_79452778325_1_original.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20251216T204048Z
CREATED:20251216T203445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T204048Z
UID:10000055-1772733600-1772739000@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Nature Cabin Chat\, Special Edition | The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join BHPFA and Prairie Wildlife Research for a special edition of Nature Cabin Chats: Black-footed Ferrets: The Endangered Species in Your Own Backyard \nPrairie Wildlife Research Biologist Nicole Mittman will share tales about her time studying this rare and special animal!\n\nOnce thought extinct\, North America’s only native ferret has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction and is once again present in South Dakota at many of the prairie dog towns that they historically called home. But black-footed ferrets are far from ecologically recovered\, and the road to real recovery is full of obstacles for these slinky nocturnal predators. Learn about their natural and unnatural history and how you can help the “prairie bandit” live to see another day– or night\, that is! Held in the warm and welcoming Trailhouse\, Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting.\n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/nature-cabin-chat-special-edition-the-trailhouse/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/e5800763-6473-4d59-a52b-5305ad9a7d7c.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T164600Z
CREATED:20260106T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164600Z
UID:10000058-1772096400-1772107200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes\, engaging storytelling\, hands-on nature observation\, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site. \nLearn more and register here!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $10 per child\, registration required \n\n\nDates: Jan- May 2026\, last Thursday of the month \n\n\nTime: 9 am- Noon \n\n\nAges: 5-12 \n\n\nLocation: We will meet at the Trailhouse 148\, Gordon St\, Custer\, SD. Then we will caravan to Circle Z Ranch Outdoor Learning Area just down the road! \n  \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/homeschool-nature-adventures/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Adventures.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20251231T203121Z
CREATED:20251212T152042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T203121Z
UID:10000054-1771005600-1771012800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:SheJumps x BHPFA | Girl Winter Film Event
DESCRIPTION:Join SheJumps and Black Hills Parks & Forests Association at The Custer Beacon for the Girl Winter Film Tour\, featuring inspiring short films highlighting the achievements and adventures of women in the outdoors! All are welcome to attend! \nThe Girl Winter Film Tour is back for its second year\, featuring six short films that highlight stories of perseverance\, creativity\, and connection to the mountains—told by and about women redefining what it means to thrive in winter. All are welcome to attend! \nEvery ticket includes a raffle ticket for some rad prizes and you can purchase more raffle tickets at the event! All proceeds benefit connecting more women and girls to nature! \nPurchase Tickets Here! \nCost: $15 for adults\, $10 for youth (ages <18)\nEnjoy six short films with a total runtime of 71 minutes:\n–Mimic featuring Pipe Kunst\, directed by Hadley Michaels and Piper Kunst\n–Trails Still Blazing featuring Megan McJames\, directed by Iz La Motte\n–Queen of the Catskills featuring Julie McGuire\, directed by Jamie Kennard\n–Dear Superhero featuring Janina Kuzma\, directed by Corinna Marie Haloran and Jase Hancox\n–Let My People Go Skiing featuring Ellen Bradley\, directed by Ellen Bradley\n–That One Friend featuring Sierra Schlag and Waverly Chin\, directed by Sara Beam Robbins and Grant Robbins \nNote: “Queen of the Catskills” briefly addresses adult topics (suicidal ideation\, domestic abuse) for ~30 seconds. Please allow viewers and parents with littles to take care if needed. \nRun of Show:\n6:00 pm: Doors open! Buy raffle tickets\, enjoy a beverage\, and make a new friend. \n6:30 pm: Welcome and raffle! \n6:45-8:00 pm: Films (10-minute intermission for bathroom & beverages) and raffle drawling \nIf cost is prohibiting you from coming\, please email BHPFA at support@blackhillsparks.org so we can get you signed up! \nFacility and Accessibility:\n\nThe Custer Beacon is ADA accessible\nAmple street parking\nNon gendered restrooms available\nSeating is available
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/shejumps-x-bhpfa-girl-winter-film-event/
LOCATION:Custer Beacon\, 351 Washington Street\, Custer\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),SheJumps Women's Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T123000
DTSTAMP:20251016T204603Z
CREATED:20251016T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204603Z
UID:10000036-1770548400-1770553800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: Lost Cabin Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Lost Cabin Taproom. Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n11:00 am- 12:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 9 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 7 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 11 |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 8 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-lost-cabin-taproom/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Lost Cabin Rapid City Taproom\, 1401 W Omaha St #3\, Rapid City\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20251016T205156Z
CREATED:20251016T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T205156Z
UID:10000046-1770314400-1770319800@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Trailjouse Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 4 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 8  |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 5 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-the-trailhouse/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260106T164600Z
CREATED:20260106T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164600Z
UID:10000057-1769677200-1769688000@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Nature Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool students ages 5–12 will dive into a new topic through guided hikes\, engaging storytelling\, hands-on nature observation\, and creative journaling. Students will sharpen their observation skills while building a deeper connection to the natural world. Come dressed for all weather; we will be outside for the duration of the program. Parents are not required to stay on site. \nLearn more and register here!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $10 per child\, registration required \n\n\nDates: Jan- May 2026\, last Thursday of the month \n\n\nTime: 9 am- Noon \n\n\nAges: 5-12 \n\n\nLocation: We will meet at the Trailhouse 148\, Gordon St\, Custer\, SD. Then we will caravan to Circle Z Ranch Outdoor Learning Area just down the road! \n  \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/homeschool-nature-adventures/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nature-Adventures.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20251016T204603Z
CREATED:20251016T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204603Z
UID:10000035-1768129200-1768134600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: Lost Cabin Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Lost Cabin Taproom. Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n11:00 am- 12:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 9 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 7 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 11 |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 8 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-lost-cabin-taproom/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Lost Cabin Rapid City Taproom\, 1401 W Omaha St #3\, Rapid City\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260108T193000
DTSTAMP:20251016T205156Z
CREATED:20251016T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T205156Z
UID:10000045-1767895200-1767900600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Trailjouse Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 4 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 8  |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 5 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-the-trailhouse/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20251016T204603Z
CREATED:20251016T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204603Z
UID:10000037-1765105200-1765110600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: Lost Cabin Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Lost Cabin Taproom. Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n11:00 am- 12:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 9 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 7 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 11 |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 8 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-lost-cabin-taproom/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Lost Cabin Rapid City Taproom\, 1401 W Omaha St #3\, Rapid City\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T193000
DTSTAMP:20251016T205156Z
CREATED:20251016T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T205156Z
UID:10000044-1764871200-1764876600@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Trailjouse Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 4 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 8  |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 5 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-the-trailhouse/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251109T123000
DTSTAMP:20251016T204603Z
CREATED:20251016T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204603Z
UID:10000033-1762686000-1762691400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: Lost Cabin Taproom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Lost Cabin Taproom. Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n11:00 am- 12:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 9 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 7 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 11 |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 8 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-lost-cabin-taproom/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Lost Cabin Rapid City Taproom\, 1401 W Omaha St #3\, Rapid City\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20251016T205156Z
CREATED:20251016T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T205156Z
UID:10000043-1762452000-1762457400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Trailjouse Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 4 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 8  |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 5 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-the-trailhouse/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackhillsparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cabin-Nature-Chats.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250928T130000
DTSTAMP:20250831T195213Z
CREATED:20250831T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T195213Z
UID:10000013-1759050000-1759064400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Sparking a Nature Journal Practice | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to capture the wonder of nature in a way that helps you slow down and truly see what’s around you? That’s what nature journaling is all about! Nature journaling uses a combination of words\, sketches\, and numbers to create a personal record of observations and a connection to the natural world. \nNature journaling is a playful\, creative\, and easy-to-start activity—no prior experience required! In this workshop with BHPFA\, you’ll discover simple prompts and fun techniques to get your own practice going. We’ll share tips\, tricks\, and inspiration to help you make nature journaling a joyful habit that can grow and evolve for a lifetime. \nCome ready to explore\, wonder\, and connect! \nThis is a hike-and-learn workshop. We will be spending most of our time in the backcountry at Wind Cave National Park. Come prepared to hike 3-5 miles on and off trail.  Expect hands-on experiences and time to reflect and record observations. \n10 spots available\, register by September 25 \nRegister and learn more here:
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/sparking-a-nature-journal-practice-wind-cave-national-park/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20250907T165904Z
CREATED:20250907T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T165904Z
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands\, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s also a  “Fee-Free Day”\, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country. \nBHPFA partners celebrating: \nFee Free Day: \nWind Cave National Park (all cave tours!) \nJewel Cave National Monument ( Discovery Tours) \nPrograms: \nBlack Hills National Forest: Forest Exploration Program\, Friendship Tower\, Deadwood\, SD \nWind Cave National Park:  Sparking a Nature Journal Practice\, Hot Springs\, SD \n 
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/national-public-lands-day/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Jewel Cave National Monument,Wind Cave National Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T120000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with the sights and sounds of the prairie coming to life and explore the hidden treasures in Wind Cave National Park! \nIn this course\, participants will learn about the fascinating ecological stories and processes that make Wind Cave National Park’s prairie ecosystem unique. Through hands-on exploration in the field\, this course will cover a wide range of topics in ecology and the park’s history\, and see how careful attention can bring new depth to your experience of the natural world. \nWe’ll begin with a van tour through Wind Cave National Park’s grasslands and forests\, keeping an eye out for bison\, elk\, prairie dogs\, badgers\, and other wildlife. Along the way\, we’ll explore the mixed-grass prairie—one of the most diverse and threatened ecosystems in North America. \nNext\, we’ll take a short hike (about 1 to 2 miles on easy terrain) to get a closer look at the plants\, geology\, and animals. Expect hands-on learning\, opportunities for wildlife observation and photography\, and stories that bring the prairie to life. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Secrets of Wind Cave Registration  September 6\, 2025Adult (18 and up)Price: $40.000123456789101112131415Child (18 and under)Price: $20.000123456789101112131415Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)Price: $100.000123456789101112131415NextParticipant(s) RegistrationEmail *Phone *\n\nAttendee Information (add info for each person attending)\n\nName *FirstLastDo you have any medical concerns (ie allergies\, asthma\, recent injuries)?Age if under 18 \n\n\n\nAdd\n\n\n\n\n\nRemove\n\n\n\n		\n\neach Secrets under)\n\n\n\n\n\nBHPFA Member?  Enter your discount code (found on your member card!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nTotal\n	\n\nOrder Summary\n\n\n\n\n\nItem\n\n\n\nQuantity\n\nQty\n\n\n\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no products selected.\n\n\n\nAdult (18 and up)0$0.00Child (18 and under)0$0.00Family (1-2 adults\, 1-2 children)0$0.00Pay with check/ cash  - Please check box1$0.00SubtotalTotal$0.00		\n	\n\n$0.00Stripe Credit CardPay with check/ cash Please check boxSubmit
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/secrets-of-wind-cave-national-park/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250206T123000
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SUMMARY:Cabin Nature Chats: The Trailhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of interactive nature programs held in the warm and welcoming Trailjouse Explore\, learn\, and connect with the natural world in a cozy setting. \n6:00 pm-7:30 pm \n$10 at door \nNovember 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World\n Explore the art of observation through photos\, videos\, and stories that bring tracking\, survival\, and local plants and wildlife to life. Interactive Q&A included. \nDecember 4 | Introduction to Survival\n Learn the core skills of survival: shelter building\, fire without matches\, making water safe to drink\, and basic snares for food. \nJanuary 8  |Nature’s Clues: Intro to Animal Tracking\n Discover how to recognize tracks\, scat\, and other animal signs and interpret what they reveal about behavior\, movement\, and the ecology of the area. \nFebuary 5 | Voices of Nature: Learning the Language of Wildlife\n Tune into the calls\, movements\, and behaviors of birds and mammals to detect hidden wildlife and move through nature invisibly.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/cabin-nature-chats-the-trailhouse/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:The Trailhouse\, 148 Gordon St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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