Out in the parks
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.
join Camp Bob Marshall for a work day on April 25, 2026 from 9 am- 4 pm
Join SheJumps and BHPFA for a two-part course to learn the empowering skill of map and compass navigation! In this course you will learn how to read a topographic map, proper use of an orienteering compass, and how to put the two together. We will cover the fundamentals of magnetic north, true north, magnetic variation […]
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 a park ranger to learn about the importance of Wind Cave National Park’s night sky
Have you ever wondered how to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby, or when a deer is quietly slipping away, simply by listening to what the birds and other animals are saying? In this workshop you’ll learn how to tune into the communication systems of animals and begin to “read” the landscape through […]
Join BHPFA and the Custer Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate our new headquarters building!
Join other hiking enthusiasts for Northwest Nebraska Volksmarch!
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
Enjoy blue skies, green grass and wildflowers as we kick off the summer program season. Rolfsmeier, director of the High Plains Herbarium and instructor at Chadron State College, will lead the group on a short walk on the trails near the monument visitor center, identifying wildflowers and plants along the way.
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.
