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100th Anniversary of Norbeck Organic Act
100th Anniversary of Norbeck Organic Act
June 5, 2020
The Norbeck Organic Act of June 5, 1920 authorized the establishment of the Custer State Park Game Sanctuary “for the protection of game animals and birds and to be recognized as a breeding place therefor”. The Norbeck Wildlife Preserve was established by proclamation, October 9, 1920 by then President Woodrow Wilson. The size of the Norbeck has changed over time, but currently 27,494 acres are administered by the Forest Service. Forest Plan direction states that this area is to be managed to provide habitat for game animals and birds. Some human activities are allowed, but these activities must be consistent with wildlife needs.
Black Elk Wilderness and Norbeck Wildlife Preserve Trail System has eighteen trails ranging in length from 0.6 mile to 8.9 miles. View a Black Elk Wilderness Brochure (.pdf) Unless otherwise noted, the trails listed are open for hikers and stock users only.
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National Trails Day
National Trails Day
June 6, 2020
https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Promotional-Partnerships/national-trails-day/
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Find Your Park Festival
Find Your Park Festival
June 13, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Main Street Square, 512 Main St #980, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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Jewel Cave Jr. Ranger Day
Jewel Cave Jr. Ranger Day
June 20, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jewel Cave National Monument, 11149 US-16 B-12, Custer, SD 57730, USA
Jewel Cave National Monument is home to one of the longest caves in the world. It also showcases some incredible cave formations and beautiful features underground. However, do you know how to tell apart different rocks and minerals?
If you are a Pee Wee Ranger (ages 3 and 4) or Junior Ranger (ages 5 to 12) wanting to learn more about geology and earth science, this program is just for you! Using simple hands-on experiments and demonstrations, participants learn from park staff on how to identify various rocks and minerals.
Although the program is geared for kids, anyone is welcome to attend and earn the ever-popular Junior Ranger badge. So, if you are an interested youth ... or an adult that wants to be a kid again ... join us on Saturday, June 20 for an educational activity.See Less
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Birds of Prey Program @ Jewel Cave
Birds of Prey Program @ Jewel Cave
June 27, 2020
Jewel Cave National Monument, 11149 US-16 B-12, Custer, SD 57730, USA
In collaboration with the Black Hills Raptor Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, the monument is hosting a live birds of prey program on Saturday, June 27. Presenters plan to bring a few species of birds to the visitor center and conduct an educational demonstration on the outdoor patio.
This program showcases some of the common species of birds of prey that live within the monument. Participants will also learn about feeding behaviors, habitat, nesting sites, etc.
If you are a Junior Ranger or Pee Wee Ranger, this special event counts toward one of the ranger-guided activities. If you are looking for something to do in late June, reserve a cave tour in the late morning, have a picnic on-site, and then stick around for the special event.
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