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SUMMARY:Digging the Past\, Shaping the Future | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:The rock under your feet has a story millions of years in the making. Digging the Past\, Shaping the Future looks at how the geology of the Black Hills formed\, how it still shapes our lives today\, and how we put it to use every day. \nDrop in between 1 and 4 p.m.\, talk with a Forest Service presenter\, and make your own fossil print to take home. The activity takes about 30 minutes to an hour. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/digging-the-past-shaping-the-future-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224015Z
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SUMMARY:Nature's Fireworks | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Black Hills’ own fireworks: birds. Nature’s Fireworks explores the roles birds play in a healthy forest\, from pollinating plants to helping control disease\, and why they are as essential as they are beautiful. \nStop by during either session\, from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 4 p.m.\, to learn with a Forest Service presenter and make a paper bald eagle to take home. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/natures-fireworks-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224016Z
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SUMMARY:The Wild Side of the Black Hills | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call the Black Hills home. The Wild Side of the Black Hills introduces the many animals of the region and the roles each one plays in keeping the ecosystem healthy. \nDrop in between 1 and 4 p.m.\, learn with a Forest Service presenter\, and make a plaster footprint of a native Black Hills animal to take home. The footprint takes about an hour to set and dry. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-wild-side-of-the-black-hills-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224017Z
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SUMMARY:Plants | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:From the forest floor up\, plants keep the Black Hills alive. This program looks at how plants make their own food through photosynthesis and cellular respiration\, why they matter to human survival and the local economy\, and how they form the foundation of the whole ecosystem. \nStop by during either session\, from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 4 p.m. Plant a seedling in an egg carton\, learn how to care for it\, and take it home with you. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/plants-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260808T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224018Z
UID:10000152-1786183200-1786201200@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Smokey Bear! | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Smokey Bear turns 81 on August 9\, and the Pactola Visitor Center is throwing him a party. Join the celebration of the Forest Service’s most famous bear and the wildfire-prevention message he has carried for generations. \nStop by from 10 a.m. to noon or from 2 to 3 p.m. for the festivities\, including a demonstration by Pactola Visitor Center staff of how forest fires behave (conducted in a safe\, controlled setting only). \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/happy-birthday-smokey-bear-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T150000
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UID:10000153-1787317200-1787324400@blackhillsparks.org
SUMMARY:Respect the Woods\, Protect the Wild | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Love the Black Hills? Learn how to leave them better than you found them. Respect the Woods\, Protect the Wild covers Leave No Trace principles\, the local ecosystem\, the Junior Ranger program\, and practical tips and tricks for visiting your national forest responsibly. \nJoin in from 1 to 3 p.m. with a Forest Service presenter. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/respect-the-woods-protect-the-wild-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202451
CREATED:20260612T224020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224020Z
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SUMMARY:The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Some guests overstay their welcome. The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue explores invasive species in the Black Hills: what makes a plant invasive\, how to recognize one\, and how you can help the ecosystem when you spot them. \nThe exact program time is still being set and will be announced closer to the date. Check the Forest Service and association channels before you go. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-unwanted-guests-when-nature-goes-rogue-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202451
CREATED:20260612T224020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224020Z
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SUMMARY:The Sunken City | Black Hills NF
DESCRIPTION:Beneath Pactola Reservoir lies a town that disappeared underwater. The Sunken City tells the story of Pactola\, the community that was flooded when the reservoir was built\, and how that change rippled through life in the Rapid City area. \nDrop in from 10 a.m. to noon\, learn with a Forest Service presenter\, and build a small boat to launch and watch float. \nGetting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. \nAbout the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free\, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter\, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385\, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free\, and schedules can shift with weather\, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.
URL:https://blackhillsparks.org/bhpfa-event/the-sunken-city-black-hills-nf/
LOCATION:Pactola Visitor Center\, Pactola Reservoir\, US Highway 385\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57702\, United States
CATEGORIES:BHPFA Co-Branded / Partner-Hosted Free Programs,Black Hills National Forest – Northern Hills
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