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SUMMARY:Jr. Ranger Day: Wildlife Biologist | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day learning how the Forest Service tracks\, counts\, and protects the wildlife of the grasslands. Meet a wildlife biologist\, try the tools of the trade\, and earn your Jr. Wildlife Biologist patch. \nAbout Jr. Ranger Days: Each Jr. Ranger Day highlights a specialist field within the U.S. Forest Service\, with special guests\, hands-on activities for kids of all ages\, and a Jr. Ranger patch to earn. Held at the National Grasslands Visitor Center\, 708 Main Street\, Wall\, SD. Free. The series runs July 10\, 17\, 24\, and 31 and August 7\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/jr-ranger-day-wildlife-biologist-ngvc/
LOCATION:National Grasslands Visitor Center\, 708 Main St\, Wall\, 57790\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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SUMMARY:Black-footed Ferret 30 Years of Conservation Celebration | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:The National Grasslands Visitor Center\, along with partnering nonprofit organizations and state and federal agencies\, is hosting a celebration of one of North America’s most endangered mammals\, the black-footed ferret\, marking 30 years of conservation. \nOn Friday\, July 10 there will be an Evening Program at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass Amphitheater about the black-footed ferret’s conservation story and the recovery effort. The program starts at 9:00 PM. \nOn Saturday\, July 11 starting at 10:00 AM\, a live black-footed ferret ambassador named Hoopla will be at the National Grasslands Visitor Center\, along with activities throughout the day\, presentations\, and cake provided by BHPFA. At 1:00 PM\, Travis Livieri of Prairie Wildlife Research leads a discussion forum\, The history of the black-footed ferret at Conata Basin Badlands: a reflection on the reintroduction\, plague outbreaks\, challenges\, and successes. A black-footed ferret float will be in the Wall Celebration parade starting at 9:00 AM. \nA youth poster contest celebrating 30 years of black-footed ferret conservation is now open. To learn more visit the contest page.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/black-footed-ferret-30-years-of-conservation-celebration-ngvc/
LOCATION:National Grasslands Visitor Center\, 708 Main St\, Wall\, 57790\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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SUMMARY:Badlands National Park Evening Programs | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:National Grasslands Visitor Center staff will be presenting interpretive programs every other Monday at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass Amphitheater throughout the summer. Evening Programs are offered at a wide variety of topics which will change each day. In the past\, topics have included homesteading\, bison\, black-footed ferrets\, night skies\, and more. The start time of this program varies throughout the summer to accommodate the changing time of sunset but typically starts around 9:00 PM (May-July) or 8:30 PM (August-September) in the summer season. A Night Sky Program immediately follows the Evening Program every night and is presented by a Badlands National Park Ranger.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/badlands-national-park-evening-programs-ngvc-2/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Badlands National Park Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater\, 20681 South Dakota Highway 240\, Interior\, SD\, 57750\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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SUMMARY:Badlands National Park Evening Programs | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:National Grasslands Visitor Center staff will be presenting interpretive programs every other Monday at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass Amphitheater throughout the summer. Evening Programs are offered at a wide variety of topics which will change each day. In the past\, topics have included homesteading\, bison\, black-footed ferrets\, night skies\, and more. The start time of this program varies throughout the summer to accommodate the changing time of sunset but typically starts around 9:00 PM (May-July) or 8:30 PM (August-September) in the summer season. A Night Sky Program immediately follows the Evening Program every night and is presented by a Badlands National Park Ranger.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/badlands-national-park-evening-programs-ngvc-2/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Badlands National Park Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater\, 20681 South Dakota Highway 240\, Interior\, SD\, 57750\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Grasslands Visitor Center":MAILTO:SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov 
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SUMMARY:Atlatl Program at Pinnacles | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:Throw a spear the way hunters did for thousands of years. Join a Nebraska National Forest ranger at the Pinnacles for a hands-on look at the atlatl\, an ancient spear-throwing tool that came long before the bow and arrow\, then step up and launch one yourself. \nThe program covers how the atlatl worked\, why it mattered for survival on the grasslands\, and the skill it took to hunt with one. After the talk you will have a chance to throw an atlatl. \nGetting there: The Pinnacles Dispersed Camping Area is about 7 miles south of Wall\, SD off Highway 240\, near the communication towers at the intersection of Forest System Road (FSR) 7170 and FSR 7158. GPS coordinates: 43.893234\, -102.229143. \nAbout the Atlatl Program: Ranger-led and free for all ages\, presented by National Grasslands Visitor Center staff. The program runs June 12\, July 10\, August 14\, and September 11\, 2026\, each at 6:00 PM. Bring water\, sun protection\, and sturdy shoes.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/atlatl-program-at-pinnacles-ngvc/
LOCATION:Pinnacles Dispersed Camping Area\, Near FSR 7170 & FSR 7158\, off Highway 240 (about 7 miles south of Wall)\, Wall\, SD\, 57790\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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SUMMARY:Badlands National Park Evening Programs | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:National Grasslands Visitor Center staff will be presenting interpretive programs every other Monday at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass Amphitheater throughout the summer. Evening Programs are offered at a wide variety of topics which will change each day. In the past\, topics have included homesteading\, bison\, black-footed ferrets\, night skies\, and more. The start time of this program varies throughout the summer to accommodate the changing time of sunset but typically starts around 9:00 PM (May-July) or 8:30 PM (August-September) in the summer season. A Night Sky Program immediately follows the Evening Program every night and is presented by a Badlands National Park Ranger.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/badlands-national-park-evening-programs-ngvc-2/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Badlands National Park Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater\, 20681 South Dakota Highway 240\, Interior\, SD\, 57750\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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SUMMARY:Bird Bash | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:The National Grasslands Visitor Center will be hosting a booth at Bird Bash at Bear Butte State Park on May 16th\, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM \nVarious organizations like American Bird Conservancy\, Audubon\, Black Hills Raptor Center\, South Dakota Game\, Fish\, and Parks and more will be hosting booths at this fun event that celebrates birds for World Migratory Bird Day. There will be activities for youth\, guided birding\, scavenger hunt\, and more.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bird-bash-ngvc/
LOCATION:Bear Butte State Park\, 20250 Hwy 79\, Sturgis\, 57785\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Grasslands Visitor Center
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SUMMARY:Black-footed Ferret Poster Contest | NGVC
DESCRIPTION:Contest Information\nStudents from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate in a Black-footed Ferret Poster Contest to help promote the conservation of this endangered species. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the importance of grassland wildlife through their original artwork of a Black-footed ferret. School districts\, homeschools\, youth programs\, scout\ngroups\, and other informal education\, community\, or youth organizations can submit entries from school-aged children are encouraged to participate. \nThe Poster Contest consists of four divisions:\n1. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade\n2. 3rd Grade through 5th Grade\n3. 6th Grade through 8th Grade\n4. 9th Grade through 12th Grade \nWinners will be chosen from each division. Each winner will have their artwork displayed at the National Grasslands Visitor Center in Wall\, South Dakota. Winners will receive a Black-footed ferret\nprize basket provided by Black Hills Parks and Forests Association \nEmail SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov\nor call (605) 279-2125 with any questions \nPosters may be mailed by June 22nd\, 2026 (flat\, not folded) to: \n\nNational Grasslands Visitor Center\nP.O. Box 425\nWall\, SD 57790
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/black-footed-ferret-poster-contest-ngvc/
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