• Secrets of Wind Cave National Park

    Wind Cave National Park 26611 U.S. Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD, United States

    Start your day with the sights and sounds of the prairie coming to life and explore the hidden treasures in Wind Cave National Park!

    In this course, participants will learn about the fascinating ecological stories and processes that make Wind Cave National Park’s prairie ecosystem unique. Through hands-on exploration in the field, this course will cover a wide range of topics in ecology and the park’s history, and see how careful attention can bring new depth to your experience of the natural world.

    $40
  • Historic Dance Club Revival | Jewel Cave NM

    Jewel Cave National Monument, Historic Area

    Join us at Jewel Cave’s Historic Area for a music festival and retelling of the first recorded entrance into Jewel Cave! The Two Tracks of Gillette, WY, will be headlining this event at 3:30 with other special acts to support. Programming begins at 1:00 pm. Bring your own seat (camping chair, blanket) and your dancing shoes!

    Free
  • National Public Lands Day

    National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s also a  “Fee-Free Day”, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country. 

  • Friends in Nature- Forest Exploration Program | Black Hills NF

    Let’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.

    Free