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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Pactola Campground
DESCRIPTION:Spend a June evening singing by the water at Pactola\, the largest reservoir in the Black Hills. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, brings her guitar to Pactola Campground (Loop B) for a campfire sing-along of original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Pactola Campground sits on Pactola Reservoir along Highway 385\, between Rapid City and Hill City\, in the Mystic 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-pactola-campground/
LOCATION:Pactola Campground\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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SUMMARY:A World Below Us | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Step into the hidden world beneath the Black Hills. A World Below Us is a family-friendly afternoon all about caves: how groundwater shapes them\, what they record of the earth’s history\, why they are havens for unusual life\, and the local caves of the Black Hills region. \nDrop in any time between 1 and 4 p.m. to explore the displays\, talk with a Forest Service presenter\, and make your own cave art 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/a-world-below-us-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:Friends in Nature- Forest Exploration Program | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Hills National Forest and BHPFA for a series of nature programs! Programs could involve hiking up to 2 miles on uneven terrain. Please come prepared with layers\, closed-toed hiking shoes or boots\, sun protection\, water & snacks. \nSeptember 27\, Public Lands Day 9 am -11 am Northern Hills District\, Friendship Tower \nLet’s celebrate friendship on National Public Lands Day! The Friendship Tower is a symbol of Seth Bullock and Theodore Roosevelt’s relationship and the lasting impact it had on Black Hills National Forest. Taking inspiration from Bullock and Roosevelt we will explore symbiotic relationships in nature—how different species coexist and support one another to thrive in the Black Hills.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/friends-in-nature-forest-exploration-program-black-hills-nf/
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CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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SUMMARY:Fire on the Landscape - Forest Exploration Program | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Join Black Hills National Forest and the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association for a guided hike starting at Buzzards Roost Trailhead on State Highway 44\, west of Rapid City . This free program happens Saturday\, August 23\, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. \nWe’ll explore how wildfire shapes the land. Past and present. Destructive and renewing. Fire is a force that changes forests\, meadows\, and the wildlife that live there. \nYour guide will share the history of fire in the Black Hills. We’ll talk about its role in keeping ecosystems healthy. You’ll learn how plants and animals adapt to\, and even depend on\, fire. \nWe’ll hike up to 2 miles on uneven terrain. Along the way\, we’ll pause to look at signs of past burns. We’ll see how plants grow back. We’ll discuss how prescribed fire is used today to improve habitat and reduce the risk of large wildfires. \nFire opens the forest floor to sunlight. It creates space for new plants to grow. It returns nutrients to the soil. It makes food and shelter for birds\, insects\, and mammals. \nPlease come prepared for changing weather. Wear layers. Closed-toed hiking shoes or boots are required. Bring sun protection\, water\, and snacks. \nThis program is great for nature lovers\, families\, and anyone curious about the natural processes that shape the Black Hills. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of fire’s role in this landscape—and a new way of seeing the forest.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/fire-on-the-landscape-forest-exploration-program-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Buzzard’s Roost Trailhead\, SD-44\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
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