The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association (BHPFA) offers a diverse range of events and programs designed to connect individuals and families with the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Black Hills region. Their events calendar provides up-to-date information on upcoming activities, including workshops, guided hikes, educational programs, and special events. Whether you’re interested in enhancing your outdoor skills, participating in nature connection workshops, or joining our special events for women and girls, the BHPFA events calendar is a valuable resource for planning your next adventure.
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**Cancelled **Nature's Clues: A workshop in Animal Tracking & Signs | Wind Cave NP
**Cancelled **Nature's Clues: A workshop in Animal Tracking & Signs | Wind Cave NP
March 1, 20259:00 am - 1:00 pm Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center, 26611 US-385, Hot Springs, SD 57747, USA
📍 Location: Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center 🗓️ Date: Saturday, March 1 ⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Activity Level Information: This class will start inside then we will caravan to a spot in the park to practice skills. The trail we will be on will be dirt with some rocky, sections, and of moderate elevation gain (~300 ft). Total hiking mileage will be around 3 miles.
Using our senses we will learn how to navigate using cues from nature, and we will study tracks and signs animals leave behind
March 25, 20256:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Trailhouse, 148 Gordon St, Custer, SD 57730, USA
Field Note Presentations: A Naturalist Journey of Wonder and Exploration
Black Hills Parks and Forests Association invites you to this presentation that will ignite your curiosity and spark your sense of wonder! Through captivating pictures, videos, and stories, we’ll explore the lost arts that our ancestors knew, including animal tracking, plant identification, survival skills, and the secret language shared by birds and creatures of the wild. You’ll test your knowledge as we dive into questions about the natural world and uncover the hidden meanings behind animal signs and calls. With each story and description, you’ll gain new insights and practical skills that bring the wonders of nature to life. Come test and share your knowledge and join us for an fun-filled journey!
SheJumps Get the Girls Out| Jewel Cave National Monument
SheJumps Get the Girls Out| Jewel Cave National Monument
March 29, 202510:30 am - 2:00 pm Jewel Cave National Monument, 11149 US-16 B-12, Custer, SD 57730, USA
BHPFA and SheJumps are Getting the Girls Out at Jewel Cave National Monument for a spring hike on the Canyons Trail! The Canyons Trail is one the best places to find early spring flowers in the Black Hills and signs of elk and bighorn sheep. Along the way, we will stop for fun, games, and prizes!
Plan to meet at 10:30 am near the visitor center’s main entrance, the hike ~3.5-mile loop hike starts and ends at the Jewel Cave Visitor Center.
