Out in the parks
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. 6:00 pm-7:30 pm $10 at door November 6 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World Explore the art of observation through photos, videos, and […]
Celebrate Jewel Cave National Monument’s Birthday with a free lantern-led Scenic tour on Saturday, 2/7 at 12:15 p.m.
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. 11:00 am- 12:30 pm $10 at door November 9 | Field Notes: Stories and Skills from the Natural World Explore the art of observation through […]
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!
Attention all bird lovers & birders of all abilities! Fly over to Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center on Saturday, February 14th, from 9:30-11:00 am to learn about, observe, count, and celebrate our western Nebraska winter birds as part of the 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). There will be a brief presentation on […]
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.
Join BHPFA and Prairie Wildlife Research for a special edition of Nature Cabin Chats: Black-footed Ferrets: The Endangered Species in Your Own Backyard
Join BHPFA and SheJumps to Get the Girls Out at Jewel Cave National Monument!
Join BHPFA and Prairie Wildlife Research for a special edition of Nature Cabin Chats: Black-footed Ferrets: The Endangered Species in Your Own Backyard Prairie Wildlife Research Biologist Nicole Mittman will share tales about her time studying this rare and special animal! Once thought extinct, North America’s only native ferret has made a remarkable comeback from […]
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.
Contest Information Students 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 groups, and other […]
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.
