Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of […]
Events & programs
Nature workshops, guided hikes, homeschool adventures, and community events across the Black Hills and Nebraska. Browse upcoming events and follow each listing for current registration details.
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move […] |
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Field Notes: An Introduction to the Art of Nature Observation Friday, November 6th Program Overview Black Hills Parks & Forests Association invites you to join Education Specialist Tom Tonkin for […]
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Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument for cultural demonstrations by Leonard Yellow Horse on Saturday, November 7. The park expects demonstrations from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Yellow […]
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Spend Saturday, November 7, with Native American performers at Jewel Cave National Monument. Native American Heritage Day takes place at the visitor center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in […]
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No stage. No judges. Just a sky full of the greatest performers in the universe. Step outside after dark for a special evening program where kids and adults can meet […]
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Visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument for cultural demonstrations by Leonard Yellow Horse on Sunday, November 8. The park expects demonstrations from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Yellow […]
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3 events,Visit Wind Cave National Park on November 11 for the fee-free day marking Veterans Day. Cave tour tickets are still required, and availability is limited.This is a date-based listing, not […]
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Visit Jewel Cave National Monument on November 11 for the fee-free day marking Veterans Day. Cave tour tickets are still required, and availability is limited.This is a date-based listing, not […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move […]
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Make an evening of it in Custer. Ladies Night Out at the Custer Beacon brings vendors and drink specials together on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mountain […] |
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Animal tracking and signs at Wind Cave Learn to read tracks, scat, rubs, and other wildlife signs in this hands-on workshop with BHPFA Education Specialist Tom Tonkin. Workshop details Saturday, […]
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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day at Wind Cave National Park on Tuesday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to noon Mountain Time. Choose between two ranger-led hikes after a hiking-preparedness […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of […]
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1 event,Shop locally during Custer Christmas Cash, November 27 through December 18. Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is participating in the Custer Chamber’s holiday promotion.Shoppers can enter drawings at participating […]
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Play ten rounds of bingo at the Custer Beacon while supporting Black Hills Parks & Forests Association. On this date, 20% of bingo card sales benefit BHPFA as part of […]
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Kids will train like nature’s greatest ninjas while mastering essential outdoor and naturalist skills! In this hands-on series, kids build balance, strength, and sensory awareness as they learn to move […] |
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Make holiday ornaments, hear bluegrass-style holiday music and watch wood carving at Christmas on the Prairie, Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scotts Bluff National Monument. […]
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Watch Leonard Yellow Horse demonstrate wood carving during Christmas on the Prairie at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Saturday, December 5. The holiday event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
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Part of our Premium Education Experiences at our new Headquarters and Nature Shop in downtown Custer. Want to know what coyote howls, yips, and barks are saying? And that’s just […]
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Leonard Yellow Horse cultural demonstrations | Agate Fossil Beds NM
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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
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Leonard Yellow Horse cultural demonstrations | Agate Fossil Beds NM
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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
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Explore BHPFA Programs
Not sure which program is right for you? Here’s a guide to what we offer across the Black Hills and Nebraska.
Nature Connections Workshops
Free and paid nature programs, from illustrated talks in Custer to hands-on time outdoors at Wind Cave National Park. Check each listing for ages, fees, and meeting details.
Homeschool Nature Adventures
Nature’s Ninja Warriors offers outdoor skills and nature observation for homeschool families. See the program page for fall 2026 dates and registration.
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