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SUMMARY:Nature's Fireworks | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Black Hills’ own fireworks: birds. Nature’s Fireworks explores the roles birds play in a healthy forest\, from pollinating plants to helping control disease\, and why they are as essential as they are beautiful. \nStop by during either session\, from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 4 p.m.\, to learn with a Forest Service presenter and make a paper bald eagle to take home. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-fireworks-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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SUMMARY:The Wild Side of the Black Hills | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call the Black Hills home. The Wild Side of the Black Hills introduces the many animals of the region and the roles each one plays in keeping the ecosystem healthy. \nDrop in between 1 and 4 p.m.\, learn with a Forest Service presenter\, and make a plaster footprint of a native Black Hills animal to take home. The footprint takes about an hour to set and dry. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-wild-side-of-the-black-hills-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Reuter Campground
DESCRIPTION:Head to the quiet Wyoming corner of the Black Hills for a campfire sing-along in the Bear Lodge Mountains. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, plays her original songs and shares the stories behind them at Reuter Campground. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Reuter Campground is near Sundance\, Wyoming\, off Warren Peak Road\, in the Bearlodge Ranger District. \nAbout the Songbird campfire sing-alongs\nThe Songbird of the Black Hills is Sally Svenson\, a local singer-songwriter whose original music grows out of her love for this region. At each campfire sing-along she shares the Black Hills stories behind her songs\, with familiar tunes mixed in so everyone can join. Bring a camp chair or a blanket\, and dress for cool mountain air after sunset. These are free\, all-ages outdoor programs; check the forecast before you head out. \nEach campfire sing-along is sponsored by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, a cooperative partner of the Forest\, with the Black Hills National Forest Recreation Program.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/songbird-of-the-black-hills-reuter-campground/
LOCATION:Reuter Campground\, Sundance\, WY\, 82729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260725T190000
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SUMMARY:Moon Walk: Bat Biology (Let's Turn On the Dark)
DESCRIPTION:Meet the night shift. Join Wildlife Biologist Amy Hammesfahr at the Little Elk Creek Trail for a guided hike into the world of bats. You’ll learn what makes these mammals such important members of the Black Hills ecosystem\, how they navigate and feed after dark\, and the adaptations that let them thrive at night. \nGood to know: This walk follows a rocky drainage and often crosses uneven terrain. Sturdy shoes or boots are strongly recommended. \n2026 Moon Walk schedule\nThe Black Hills National Forest runs four Moon Walks in 2026. Every walk is on a Saturday\, starts at 7:00 p.m.\, and is free to attend with no registration. \n\nJune 27: Cone collection and reforestation. Reuter Trailhead near Sundance\, Wyoming.\nJuly 25: Bat biology\, Let’s Turn On the Dark. Little Elk Creek Trailhead near Piedmont. This is the walk described above.\nAugust 29: Meeker Ranch history. Meeker Cabin and Historic Area near Custer.\nSeptember 26: Forest insects. Willow Creek Trailhead near Hill City.\n\nAbout Moon Walks\nMoon Walks are free\, family-friendly guided hikes held on Saturday nights near the full moon\, June through September. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with a short introduction\, then a guided hike of about a mile with stops along the way\, running roughly two hours. Dress in layers\, wear closed-toe shoes or boots (no sandals)\, and bring a light jacket for the cool night air. Some routes may be difficult for those with mobility concerns and are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. \nWalks happen rain or shine and are canceled only for lightning\, high fire danger\, or severe weather. Advance cancellations are posted on the Black Hills National Forest website and Facebook page\, so check before heading out if the weather looks uncertain. \nThe Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is a proud nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service and supports the Moon Walk program through funding and staffing. Look for the 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk collector’s pin\, available for $5 at each walk (cash\, sold only on the trail). Pin sales support interpretive and educational programs across the Black Hills National Forest. \nWant a keepsake from the season? The 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk Collector’s Pin is sold at each walk for $5 and is also available online. Proceeds support education and stewardship on the Black Hills National Forest.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/moon-walk-bat-biology-lets-turn-on-the-dark/
LOCATION:Little Elk Creek Trailhead\, Piedmont\, SD\, 57769\, United States
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