Upcoming Free Educational Programs

These are are great for families, people of all ages and abilities, and those new to exploring the outdoors in the Black Hills.

Field Notes Presentation: A Blend of Nature Trivia and Storytime!

Black Hills Parks and Forests Association invites you to this presentation that will ignite your curiosity and spark your sense of wonder! Through pictures, videos, and stories, you’ll have the chance to learn about naturalist skills, tracking, survival techniques, and gain a deeper insight into our local flora and fauna. Test your knowledge as we dive into questions about the natural world and uncover the hidden meanings behind animal signs and calls! Plus, we’ll share how you can support our public lands alongside the Black Hills Parks & Forests Association!

Upcoming Dates: No registration required! Cost is free! 

• Tuesday March 25, 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, Trailhouse, Custer,  SD
• Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, Smiling Sage Wellness, Hot Springs, SD
• Saturday, April 26, Time TBD, Dakota Tech Earth Day Celebration, Rapid City, SD
• Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm Sturgis Public Library, Sturgis, SD

Other Free Programs with BHPFA and our partners!

• SheJumps Events:  Click the link to learn more. These are events and programs that welcome all women and girls
• Black Hills National Forest Exploration Programs: A series of summer family programs with our partner Black Hills National Forest. Dates and more info coming soon!
• Sturgis Public Library Summer Reading
  • Wednesday, June 25, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm: Nature’s Clues: A mini workshop to discover animal signs and tracks!
  • Wednesday, July 9, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm: Outdoor Essential Skills: A mini workshop to learn shelter building and fire-starting techniques!

Want to take your naturalist skills to the next level? Take a Nature Connection Workshop!

In these programs we explore deeper into topics and participants will walk away with hands-on skills. Great for families, children ages 8 and up, photographers, hunters, naturalists, and anyone with curiosity and wonder of the natural world