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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Mammals: National Public Lands Day | BHPFA Custer Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate National Public Lands Day at our headquarters and Nature Shop in downtown Custer. \nCoyote howls\, yips\, and barks: they are actually saying something. And that is just the start. Pronghorn can run 55 mph with more stamina than any other animal alive. They picked up that speed running from an American cheetah that went extinct thousands of years ago\, and never lost it. A mountain lion can clear the length of a school bus in one jump. \nJoin us for a 90-minute look into the hidden lives of the mammals sharing the Black Hills and other parts of North America with us. Education Specialist Tom Tonkin walks through what these animals are actually doing out there\, backed by slides and video\, and you will leave with a few stories you did not have before. \nWhether you grew up here or you are visiting for the first time\, The Secret Life of Mammals will leave you looking at the wildlife around you a little differently. \n$10 per person. BHPFA members save 15% at checkout.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-secret-life-of-mammals-national-public-lands-day-bhpfa-custer-headquarters/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-5/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260921T201500
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CREATED:20260825T201727Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-4/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201726Z
CREATED:20260825T201726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201726Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T224020Z
CREATED:20260612T224020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224020Z
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SUMMARY:The Sunken City | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Beneath Pactola Reservoir lies a town that disappeared underwater. The Sunken City tells the story of Pactola\, the community that was flooded when the reservoir was built\, and how that change rippled through life in the Rapid City area. \nDrop in from 10 a.m. to noon\, learn with a Forest Service presenter\, and build a small boat to launch and watch float. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-sunken-city-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T202628Z
CREATED:20260825T201846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T202628Z
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SUMMARY:Survival Skills for Teens | Custer
DESCRIPTION:Ages 10 to 18. Pre-register for this hands-on outdoor workshop with BHPFA naturalists\, designed to introduce skills that can make a real difference when the unexpected happens. \nThe class covers basic shelter building\, fundamental fire-starting\, locating and purifying water\, and basic navigation. It runs from 9 a.m. to noon at an outdoor location in the Custer area. The exact meeting spot is provided after you register. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. A transportation option is available for up to 10 participants. \nPresented by the Custer County Library and the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. Free. \nRegistration is required:  https://custer-main-sd.whofi.com/calendar/event/5661808/
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/survival-skills-class-custer/
LOCATION:Custer County Library\, 447 Crook St\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T142458Z
CREATED:20260916T142456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T142458Z
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SUMMARY:Music Inspired by Our National Parks | Jewel Cave NM
DESCRIPTION:Hear national park landscapes come alive through guitar and sound at Jewel Cave National Monument. \nMusician and composer David Boye performs original instrumental guitar music built around recordings of natural sounds he gathered while traveling through parks across the United States. Music Inspired by Our National Parks brings those compositions and wilderness recordings together to evoke the spirit of the American West. \nBoye has served as an Artist-in-Residence at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and North Cascades National Park. Jewel Cave National Monument is about 13 miles west of Custer on U.S. Highway 16. For current visitor information\, call 605-673-8300 or visit nps.gov/jeca.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/music-inspired-by-our-national-parks-jewel-cave-nm/
LOCATION:Jewel Cave National Monument\, 11149 US Highway 16\, Building B12\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewel Cave National Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201725Z
CREATED:20260825T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201725Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T125418Z
CREATED:20260908T125418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T125418Z
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SUMMARY:Music Inspired by Our National Parks | Agate Fossil Beds NM
DESCRIPTION:Musician and composer David Boye performs original instrumental guitar compositions inspired by the natural landscapes of American national parks. His music weaves in recordings of wilderness sounds gathered during his travels across the country\, capturing the character of the American West. \nBoye is a former Artist-in-Residence at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and North Cascades National Park. This performance takes place in the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument visitor center theater. \nThe program is free and open to all ages. For more information\, call Scotts Bluff National Monument at 308-436-9700.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/music-inspired-by-our-national-parks-agate-fossil-beds-nm/
LOCATION:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument\, 301 River Road\, Harrison\, NE\, 69346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T201500
DTSTAMP:20260825T201722Z
CREATED:20260825T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201722Z
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SUMMARY:Elk Bugling | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers at Wind Cave National Park for one of autumn’s most thrilling wildlife experiences. Bull elk bugle across the mixed-grass prairie and ponderosa pine forests as the fall rut begins\, their eerie calls echoing through the hills at dusk. \nMeeting point: Wind Cave Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. Rangers lead a caravan to a listening location selected for the best chances of hearing and seeing elk activity. Programs run approximately 75 minutes. \nAbout the elk bugling programs\nWind Cave National Park’s elk bugling programs run every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday evening from mid-September through early October. The programs are free\, family-friendly\, and require no registration. Dress warmly in layers. Autumn evenings in the Black Hills can drop into the 40s. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nWind Cave National Park is home to one of the largest natural herds of elk in the region. The fall rut\, when bull elk compete for mates with dramatic bugling calls\, is one of the park’s premier wildlife-watching opportunities.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/elk-bugling-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T125404Z
CREATED:20260908T125404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T125404Z
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SUMMARY:Music Inspired by Our National Parks | Scotts Bluff NM
DESCRIPTION:Musician and composer David Boye performs original instrumental guitar compositions inspired by the natural landscapes of American national parks. His music weaves in recordings of wilderness sounds gathered during his travels across the country\, capturing the character of the American West. \nBoye is a former Artist-in-Residence at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and North Cascades National Park. This performance takes place in the Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center theater. \nThe program is free and open to all ages. For more information\, call Scotts Bluff National Monument at 308-436-9700.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/music-inspired-by-our-national-parks-scotts-bluff-nm/
LOCATION:Scotts Bluff National Monument\, 190276 Old Oregon Trail\, Gering\, NE\, 69341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scotts Bluff National Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T222019Z
CREATED:20260825T222019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T222019Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk and Talk | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:The forest around you is never silent. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin teaches you to do the same. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and alarm behavior\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nAbout 1.5 miles on trail. Meet at 8:45 am at the Wind Cave Visitor Center. Come ready for a gentle hike and leave with a skill you will use for the rest of your life. \n$15 per person or $40 for a family of up to 4. BHPFA members save 15% at checkout.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/bird-walk-and-talk-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T143542Z
CREATED:20260612T143542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T143542Z
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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-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260907T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T165411Z
CREATED:20260504T165318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T165411Z
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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-2/2026-09-07/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T231119Z
CREATED:20260602T231119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T231119Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Sheridan Lake
DESCRIPTION:Close out the summer with a lakeside campfire sing-along at Sheridan Lake. Sally Svenson\, the Songbird of the Black Hills\, plays her original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them as the evenings turn cool. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. \nGetting there: Sheridan Lake South Campground is on Sheridan Lake along Highway 385 near Hill City\, in the Mystic Ranger District. \nAbout the Songbird campfire sing-alongs\nThe Songbird of the Black Hills is Sally Svenson\, a local singer-songwriter whose original music grows out of her love for this region. At each campfire sing-along she shares the Black Hills stories behind her songs\, with familiar tunes mixed in so everyone can join. Bring a camp chair or a blanket\, and dress for cool mountain air after sunset. These are free\, all-ages outdoor programs; check the forecast before you head out. \nEach campfire sing-along is sponsored by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, a cooperative partner of the Forest\, with the Black Hills National Forest Recreation Program.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/songbird-of-the-black-hills-sheridan-lake/
LOCATION:Sheridan Lake South Campground\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
GEO:43.967219;-103.476555
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260723T171436Z
CREATED:20260723T171436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T171436Z
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SUMMARY:The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Some guests overstay their welcome. The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue explores invasive species in the Black Hills: what makes a plant invasive\, how to recognize one\, and how you can help the ecosystem when you spot them. \nThe program runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Check the Forest Service and association channels for any weather updates before you go. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-unwanted-guests-when-nature-goes-rogue-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260904T183000
DTSTAMP:20261017T141603Z
CREATED:20260701T221126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T141603Z
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SUMMARY:Field Notes | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Friday evening at the BHPFA Nature Shop in Custer learning to read the landscape like a naturalist. Join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation\, an engaging 1.5-hour look at how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of the natural world around us\, told through photos\, videos\, and stories. \nWhat we’ll explore\n\nAnimal tracking and survival techniques explained through real-world examples\nThe plants and wildlife of the Black Hills and surrounding ecosystems\nHidden meanings behind animal calls and signs\nInteractive Q&A where you can test your knowledge and curiosity\n\n  \n \n  \nWhy attend\nThis class is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors or wants to begin looking at nature in a new way. Whether you are a family\, student\, or lifelong learner\, Field Notes offers fresh perspectives and practical insights into local flora and fauna\, and helps you gain the skills to connect with them. You will also learn what you can do to help protect and care for the public lands around the Black Hills. \nGetting there\nField Notes meets at the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association Nature Shop\, 833 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer. \nDetails\n\nLength: 1.5 hours (5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Mountain)\nCost: $10\, or $30 for a family of up to 4\nFormat: interactive presentation with personal stories\, visuals\, discussion\, and audience participation\n\nAbout the instructor\nTom Tonkin is the Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. With over 30 years of experience teaching naturalist skills\, Tom has worked with Wilderness Awareness School\, Tracks and Trees Learning Center\, and numerous state and county programs. His teaching blends storytelling with practical skill-building to inspire connection to the natural world. \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\nFounded in 1946\, BHPFA is a nonprofit dedicated to interpretation\, education\, and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and other public land agencies across the Black Hills and Nebraska Panhandle.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/field-notes-custer-hq-2/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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SUMMARY:Night Sky Program with Telescope Viewing | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds: the open prairie above and the intricate cave below. On clear nights a third world blankets both\, the brilliant night sky over the southern Black Hills. \nJoin a park ranger who ties the majesty of the night sky to the story of the park\, pointing out and explaining constellations and features through a high-power telescope provided by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. \nGetting there: Programs are held at the first Highway 87 vehicle pull-off north from the Highway 385 junction (GPS 43.5739\, -103.4876). Dress for the weather and bring a chair if you like. \nGood to know: Free and open to all ages. Weather-dependent\, and cancelled if skies are cloudy or conditions are poor. Remaining 2026 dates: July 25 (9:00 to 10:00 p.m.)\, August 29 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.)\, and September 26 (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.).
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/night-sky-program-with-telescope-viewing-wind-cave-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Wind Cave National Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T210000
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SUMMARY:Moon Walk: Meeker Ranch History
DESCRIPTION:Step into Black Hills history at Meeker Ranch\, built in 1887 by former Pony Express rider Frank Cunningham Meeker and acquired by the Forest Service in 2004. Just outside Custer\, the ranch is undergoing historic preservation and restoration\, including work on the buildings and on nearby riparian and wetland areas. Forest Service recreation\, heritage\, and wildlife staff and partners will lead a walk along the historic road and around the ranchlands\, sharing how the place has changed over the years and what comes next. \nThe Forest Service lists this walk as “Walking through the Past to See the Future” on its printed 2026 Moon Walk schedule. \n2026 Moon Walk schedule\nThe Black Hills National Forest runs four Moon Walks in 2026. Every walk is on a Saturday\, starts at 7:00 p.m.\, and is free to attend with no registration. \n\nJune 27: Cone collection and reforestation. Reuter Trailhead near Sundance\, Wyoming.\nJuly 25: Bat biology\, Let’s Turn On the Dark. Little Elk Creek Trailhead near Piedmont.\nAugust 29: Meeker Ranch history. Meeker Cabin and Historic Area near Custer. This is the walk described above.\nSeptember 26: Forest insects. Willow Creek Trailhead near Hill City.\n\nAbout Moon Walks\nMoon Walks are free\, family-friendly guided hikes held on Saturday nights near the full moon\, June through September. Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with a short introduction\, then a guided hike of about a mile with stops along the way\, running roughly two hours. Dress in layers\, wear closed-toe shoes or boots (no sandals)\, and bring a light jacket for the cool night air. Some routes may be difficult for those with mobility concerns and are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers. \nWalks happen rain or shine and are canceled only for lightning\, high fire danger\, or severe weather. Advance cancellations are posted on the Black Hills National Forest website and Facebook page\, so check before heading out if the weather looks uncertain. \nThe Black Hills Parks & Forests Association is a proud nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service and supports the Moon Walk program through funding and staffing. Look for the 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk collector’s pin\, available for $5 at each walk (cash\, sold only on the trail). Pin sales support interpretive and educational programs across the Black Hills National Forest. \nWant a keepsake from the season? The 2026 Black Hills Moon Walk Collector’s Pin is sold at each walk for $5 and is also available online. Proceeds support education and stewardship on the Black Hills National Forest.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/moon-walk-meeker-ranch-history/
LOCATION:Meeker Cabin and Historic Area\, Off Willow Creek Road (Hwy 16A)\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T143319Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Counts with Marty Two Bulls Jr. | Agate Fossil Beds NM
DESCRIPTION:Artist and educator Marty Two Bulls Jr. comes to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument to discuss his work and the Winter Count project he helped develop with the Oglala Sioux Tribe. His talk\, Winter Counts\, traces his artistic career\, including his artist residency at the Sanford Underground Research Facility and his role as artist laureate for the Oglala Sioux Tribe. \nTwo Bulls lives in Rapid City\, South Dakota. He holds an MFA from Bard College and a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and his pieces are held in several museum permanent collections. He is an artist laureate for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and a United States Artists Fellow. \nThis free program runs about an hour and takes place inside the monument visitor center at 301 River Road\, Harrison\, Nebraska. Agate Fossil Beds sits along Nebraska Highway 29 in the Nebraska Panhandle\, between Harrison to the north and Mitchell to the south. For more information\, contact Eric Grunwald at 308-436-9718.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/winter-counts-with-marty-two-bulls-jr-agate-fossil-beds-nm/
LOCATION:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument\, 301 River Road\, Harrison\, NE\, 69346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260724T195600Z
CREATED:20260724T195600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T195600Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Mammals | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Coyote howls\, yips\, and barks: they are actually saying something. And that is just the start. Pronghorn can run 55 mph with more stamina than any other animal alive. They picked up that speed running from an American cheetah that went extinct thousands of years ago\, and never lost it. A mountain lion can clear the length of a school bus in one jump. \nJoin us for a 90-minute look into the hidden lives of the mammals sharing the Black Hills and the rest of North America with us. We will walk through what these animals are actually doing out there\, backed by slides and video\, and you will leave with a few stories you did not have before. \nWhether you grew up here or you are visiting for the first time\, The Secret Life of Mammals will leave you looking at the wildlife around you a little differently. \nPresented by BHPFA Education Specialist Tom Tonkin at the BHPFA Nature Shop\, 833 Mt. Rushmore Rd\, Custer. \nDetails: 10 dollars per person\, or 35 dollars for a family of up to four. BHPFA members\, enter your code at checkout for a 15 percent discount. Walk-ins are welcome\, but seats are limited\, so reserving ahead is the safer bet: donorbox.org/events/950665
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-secret-life-of-mammals-custer-hq/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T200000
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SUMMARY:Theodore Roosevelt Impersonator Kurt Skinner | Wind Cave
DESCRIPTION:Colorado-based historian Kurt Skinner brings the country’s 26th president to life in a one-evening performance at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater in Wind Cave National Park. A retired military officer-turned high school history teacher\, Skinner is a lifelong student of Roosevelt’s legacy and has performed as the president at national parks and historic sites across the country. \nIn his portrayals\, Skinner aims to honor and faithfully represent the man he admires\, engaging audiences of all ages with humor\, history and storytelling. His goal: to remind us\, in Roosevelt’s own words\, what has always been great about America. \nAlthough Roosevelt never visited Wind Cave\, he signed the legislation creating the park on January 9\, 1903. \nFree and open to all. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Elk Mountain Campground Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Friends of Wind Cave National Park. For more information\, visit www.nps.gov/wica or contact the park at (605) 745-4600.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/theodore-roosevelt-impersonator-kurt-skinner-wind-cave/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wind Cave National Park
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260824T213000
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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-2/2026-08-24/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T024452Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T024452Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:The Black Hills Nature Shop is joining Custer’s Crazy Days with a two-day sidewalk sale outside association headquarters at 833 Mt. Rushmore Road. \nThe tables will hold close-out merchandise\, ding and dent items\, one-off samples\, and odds and ends. Look for adult and youth apparel\, books\, puzzles and games\, household goods\, and plush animals. Quantities are limited and everything is priced to move. \nFriday\, August 21: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday\, August 22: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm \nFree to attend. Purchases support the national parks and forests the association serves.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/crazy-days-sidewalk-sale-custer-hq-2/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Free Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T224019Z
CREATED:20260612T224019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224019Z
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SUMMARY:Respect the Woods\, Protect the Wild | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Love the Black Hills? Learn how to leave them better than you found them. Respect the Woods\, Protect the Wild covers Leave No Trace principles\, the local ecosystem\, the Junior Ranger program\, and practical tips and tricks for visiting your national forest responsibly. \nJoin in from 1 to 3 p.m. with a Forest Service presenter. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/respect-the-woods-protect-the-wild-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T024444Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:The Black Hills Nature Shop is joining Custer’s Crazy Days with a two-day sidewalk sale outside association headquarters at 833 Mt. Rushmore Road. \nThe tables will hold close-out merchandise\, ding and dent items\, one-off samples\, and odds and ends. Look for adult and youth apparel\, books\, puzzles and games\, household goods\, and plush animals. Quantities are limited and everything is priced to move. \nFriday\, August 21: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday\, August 22: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm \nFree to attend. Purchases support the national parks and forests the association serves.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/crazy-days-sidewalk-sale-custer-hq/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Free Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T195559Z
CREATED:20260724T195559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T195559Z
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SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Nature | Wind Cave National Park
DESCRIPTION:“When anything moves through the wild\, the forest announces it. And once you learn the language\, you will realize how much was always there\, just out of sight.”Tom Tonkin\, BHPFA Education Specialist \nThe forest around you is never silent. It is speaking. Every chirp\, alarm call\, and sudden hush carries information that birds\, deer\, and predators already know how to read. In this guided hike through Wind Cave National Park\, Education Specialist Tom Tonkin will teach you to do the same. We meet at the Wind Cave Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. \nYou will learn the difference between animals at baseline and animals in alarm\, and how to use what you hear to detect hidden wildlife\, track predator movement\, and read the living pulse of the landscape around you. \nThe deer already knows something is out there. So do the squirrels. So do the birds. This hike teaches you to know it\, too. \nThis is a skill\, not a lecture. You will practice it in real time\, on the trail\, in one of the best birding habitats in the Black Hills. \nCome ready to hike about 1.5 miles on uneven terrain\, and leave with an understanding you will use for the rest of your life. \nDetails: Spots are limited. 15 dollars per person\, or 40 dollars for a family of up to four. BHPFA members receive a 15 percent discount.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/learning-the-language-of-nature-wind-cave-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Wind Cave National Park\, 26611 U.S. Hwy 385\, Hot Springs\, SD\, 57747\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid),Wind Cave National Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Hills Parks & Forests Association":MAILTO:bhpf@blackhillsparks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T231116Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird of the Black Hills: Horsethief Lake
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the campfire at Horsethief Lake\, a small lake under the pines just down the road from Mount Rushmore\, for an evening with the Songbird of the Black Hills. Sally Svenson plays her original songs and the Black Hills stories behind them. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. \nGetting there: Horsethief Lake Campground is on Highway 244 near Mount Rushmore\, in the Hell Canyon Ranger District. \nAbout the Songbird campfire sing-alongs\nThe Songbird of the Black Hills is Sally Svenson\, a local singer-songwriter whose original music grows out of her love for this region. At each campfire sing-along she shares the Black Hills stories behind her songs\, with familiar tunes mixed in so everyone can join. Bring a camp chair or a blanket\, and dress for cool mountain air after sunset. These are free\, all-ages outdoor programs; check the forecast before you head out. \nEach campfire sing-along is sponsored by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\, a cooperative partner of the Forest\, with the Black Hills National Forest Recreation Program.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/songbird-of-the-black-hills-horsethief-lake/
LOCATION:Horsethief Lake Campground\, Keystone\, SD\, 57751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Hills National Forest – Southern Hills,USFS Partner Programs (BHPFA-funded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T143541Z
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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-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260701T221119Z
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SUMMARY:Field Notes | Custer HQ
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Friday evening at the BHPFA Nature Shop in Custer learning to read the landscape like a naturalist. Join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation\, an engaging 1.5-hour look at how naturalist skills can deepen your understanding of the natural world around us\, told through photos\, videos\, and stories. \nWhat we’ll explore\n\nAnimal tracking and survival techniques explained through real-world examples\nThe plants and wildlife of the Black Hills and surrounding ecosystems\nHidden meanings behind animal calls and signs\nInteractive Q&A where you can test your knowledge and curiosity\n\nWhy attend\nThis class is designed for anyone who loves the outdoors or wants to begin looking at nature in a new way. Whether you are a family\, student\, or lifelong learner\, Field Notes offers fresh perspectives and practical insights into local flora and fauna\, and helps you gain the skills to connect with them. You will also learn what you can do to help protect and care for the public lands around the Black Hills.\n \nGetting there\nField Notes meets at the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association Nature Shop\, 833 Mt Rushmore Rd in Custer. \nDetails\n\nLength: 1.5 hours (5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Mountain)\nCost: $10\nFormat: interactive presentation with personal stories\, visuals\, discussion\, and audience participation\n\nAbout the instructor\nTom Tonkin is the Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. With over 30 years of experience teaching naturalist skills\, Tom has worked with Wilderness Awareness School\, Tracks and Trees Learning Center\, and numerous state and county programs. His teaching blends storytelling with practical skill-building to inspire connection to the natural world. \nAbout Black Hills Parks and Forests Association\nFounded in 1946\, BHPFA is a nonprofit dedicated to interpretation\, education\, and stewardship in partnership with the National Park Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and other public land agencies across the Black Hills and Nebraska Panhandle.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/field-notes-custer-hq/
LOCATION:BHPFA Custer Headquarters\, 833 Mt Rushmore Road\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Premium Programs (Paid)
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