Out in the parks
Spend an evening getting to know the bats that share our night skies! Join us for a free Bat Week screening of The Invisible Mammal, a feature-length documentary following women scientists working to understand and protect bats. White-nose syndrome is threatening bat populations across North America, including here in the Black Hills. The film offers […]
Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […]
Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation Friday, November 6th Program Overview Black Hills Parks & Forests Association invites you to join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for an engaging 1.5-hour introduction to the art of nature observation. Through photos, videos, and stories, you’ll discover how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of […]
No stage. No judges. Just a sky full of the greatest performers in the universe. Step outside after dark for a special evening program where kids and adults can meet the stars that have guided explorers, sailors, and storytellers for thousands of years. By the end of the night, the way you view the night […]
Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […]
Animal tracking and signs at Wind Cave Learn to read tracks, scat, rubs, and other wildlife signs in this hands-on workshop with BHPFA Education Specialist Tom Tonkin. Workshop details Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Time. Meet at the Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center, 26611 U.S. Highway 385, Hot Springs, […]
Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move silently through the forest like a fox, stalk like a bobcat, and spot the hidden wildlife most people walk right past. Every session brings a […]
Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of the Beacon’s October 21 through December 9 beneficiary cycle. Those proceeds support BHPFA’s education and stewardship work with national parks, forests and grasslands in the […]
