Description
What it is
This is the 2019 pin from the Black Hills National Forest Moon Walk program, the earliest year currently available. Each season carries its own design, and 2019 is the moth year. It marks the 2019 walk season and anchors the start of the collectible run for anyone building the set.
About the design
The 2019 art is a moth with its wings spread wide, detailed in black, cream, and gold, resting above a gold crescent moon that holds the “Black Hills Moon Walk” name and the year. A moth drawn to the moon is a natural fit for an after-dark hiking program.
About the Moon Walk program
The Moon Walk program has run in the Black Hills National Forest since 1996. On Saturday evenings near the full moon, June through September, rangers and naturalists lead one-mile round-trip hikes to different sites across the forest, with topics ranging from fire lookout towers and mining history to beaver dams and cave systems. The walks are free, open to all ages, and require no registration. There is no 2020 pin because the 2020 season was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specifications
- Dimensions: approximately 1 3/8″ wide x 1 1/4″ tall
- Weight: 0.3 oz
- Construction: die-cut enameled metal
- Backing: butterfly clutch (standard pin back)
- Manufacturer: L.W. Bristol Classics (Bristol, TN)
- Season: 2019
Who is this for
A keepsake for anyone who came out in 2019, and the oldest available year for collectors who want a complete run. Because the seasons do not get reprinted once they sell out, the early years like 2019 are the ones that go first. Light enough to pin to a jacket or pack, so it also makes a small gift.
Frequently asked questions
What year and animal is this pin?
It is the 2019 Moon Walk pin, and the 2019 design is a moth above a crescent moon.
How big is it?
Approximately 1 3/8″ wide by 1 1/4″ tall, die-cut enameled metal with a butterfly-clutch post on the back.
Why is there no 2020 pin?
The 2020 walk season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so no 2020 pin was made.
Does buying this support the forest?
BHPFA is the official nonprofit partner of Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, as well as the Black Hills National Forest and Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Proceeds from every purchase support education programs, conservation projects, and visitor services at these sites.
