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Black-footed Ferret Poster Contest - 2026

30 Years of Black-footed Ferret Recovery The US Forest Service - National Grasslands Visitor Center will be hosting a Black-footed Ferret Poster…
Times: All Day
Dates: April 15 - June 22, 2026
Contact information: National Grasslands Visitor Center, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , (605) 279-2125
An image of National Grasslands Visitor Center Director Kelsey Bean presenting to a group of visitors at Badlands National Park's Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater.

Badlands National Park evening programs brought to you by National Grasslands Visitor Center

Event Location:
Badlands National Park
Latitude 43° 44' 42.0000" N Longitude 101° 56' 54.0960" W
Interior, SD
National Grasslands Visitor Center staff will be presenting interpretive programs every other Monday at Badlands National Park’s Cedar Pass…
Times: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: June 1 - September 7, 2026
Contact information: National Grasslands Visitor Center, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-279-2125
A participant attempts to use an atlatl on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland while a Ranger looks on.

Atlatl Program

National Grasslands Visitor Center Interpretive Rangers will host an Atlatl Program once a month at the Pinnacles Designated Dispersed Camping Area…
Times: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dates: June 12 - September 11, 2026
Contact information: National Grasslands Visitor Center, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-279-2125
A child and man sit near a campfire in camp chairs listening to a woman with a guitar singing as the sun sets behind tall conifer trees.

June 20, 2026 Songbird of the Black Hills: Pactola Campground

You are invited to join the Songbird of the Black Hills for an evening of campfire music including sing-alongs.
Times: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dates: June 20, 2026
Contact information: Black Hills National Forest, (605) 673-9200
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June 27, 2026 Moon Walk: Cone Collection and Reforestation Methods

Learn about cone collecting and reforestation in Black Hills National Forest! Join our Moon Walk to discover how we plant trees and manage the forest.
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: June 27, 2026
Contact information: Bearlodge Ranger District, (307) 283-1361
Kids fishing in a forest creek

2026 Kids Fishing Day

Young anglers will have the chance to try their luck at fishing and learn more about fish habitat when the Bighorn National Forest, the Wyoming Game…
Times: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Dates: June 27, 2026
Contact information: Casey Barby, 307-674-2600
A landscape image of the Indian Creek area of Buffalo Gap National Grassland from the overlook.

Volunteer Day - Motor Vehicle Use Marker Installation

Volunteers are invited to help install Motor Vehicle Use marker signs to close user-created, unauthorized motorized routes along Forest Service Roads…
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Dates: June 27, 2026
Contact information: Christina Bentley, christina.bentley@usda.gov , 605-279-2125
Researchers release a clack-footed ferret back to a prairie dog burrow it was captured at.

Black-footed Ferret: 30 Years of Conservation Celebration

The National Grasslands Visitor Center along with partnering non-profit organizations, state, and federal agencies will be hosting a celebration of…
Times: All Day
Dates: July 10 - 11, 2026
Contact information: National Grasslands Visitor Center , SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-279-2125
An image of the front of National Grasslands Visitor center building, with the fossil wall in the foreground.

Junior Ranger Days

The NGVC’s Junior Ranger Days will take place in July and August. Each Junior Ranger Day will highlight a specialty field found within the U.S.…
Times: All Day
Dates: July 10 - August 7, 2026
Contact information: National Grasslands Visitor Center, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-279-2125
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Electronically Assisted Astronomy: Scorpion Star Party

Event Location:
Red Rooster Boat Ramp
Twin Lakes, CO
Please note that the event may be canceled if weather is severe. Join a Forest Service ranger as we discuss what’s in the night sky. Learn Greek…
Times: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Dates: July 11, 2026
Contact information: 719-486-0749
A child and man sit near a campfire in camp chairs listening to a woman with a guitar singing as the sun sets behind tall conifer trees.

July 18, 2026 Songbird of the Black Hills: Reuter Campground

You are invited to join the Songbird of the Black Hills for an evening of campfire music including sing-alongs.
Times: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dates: July 18, 2026
Contact information: Black Hills National Forest, (605) 673-9200
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July 25, 2026 Moon Walk: Let’s Turn On the Dark

Explore the mysterious world of bats on a Black Hills Moon Walk! Learn about their vital role in our ecosystem.
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: July 25, 2026
Contact information: Northern Hills Ranger District, (605) 642-4622
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Electronically Assisted Astronomy: Milky Way Summer Star Party

Event Location:
Red Rooster Boat Ramp
Twin Lakes, CO
Please note that the event may be canceled if weather is severe.Join a Forest Service ranger as we discuss what’s in the night sky. Learn Greek…
Times: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Dates: August 5, 2026
Contact information: 719-486-0749
A child and man sit near a campfire in camp chairs listening to a woman with a guitar singing as the sun sets behind tall conifer trees.

August 15, 2026 Songbird of the Black Hills: Horsethief Lake Campground

You are invited to join the Songbird of the Black Hills for an evening of campfire music including sing-alongs.
Times: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dates: August 15, 2026
Contact information: Black Hills National Forest, (605) 673-9200
Meeker Ranch

August 29, 2026 Moon Walk: Walking through the Past to See the Future

Discover historic Meeker Ranch in the Black Hills National Forest on our expert-guided Moon Walk.
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: August 29, 2026
Contact information: Hell Canyon Ranger District (Custer, SD), (605) 673-9292
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Electronically Assisted Astronomy: Andromeda Labor Day Weekend Event

Event Location:
Red Rooster Boat Ramp
Twin Lakes, CO
Please note that the event may be canceled if weather is severe.Join a Forest Service ranger as we discuss what’s in the night sky. Listen to Greek…
Times: 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Dates: September 5, 2026
Contact information: 719-486-0749
A child and man sit near a campfire in camp chairs listening to a woman with a guitar singing as the sun sets behind tall conifer trees.

Sept. 5, 2026 Songbird of the Black Hills: Sheridan Lake South Campground

You are invited to join the Songbird of the Black Hills for an evening of campfire music including sing-alongs.
Times: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: September 5, 2026
Contact information: Black Hills National Forest, (605) 673-9200
A bumblebee pollinates a pink flower with a yellow center.

September 26, 2026 Moon Walk: Meet Your Friendly Insect Neighbors

Uncover the amazing world of insects in the Black Hills on our autumn Moon Walk and learn about beneficial & interesting insect species.
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: September 26, 2026
Contact information: Mystic Ranger District, (605) 343-1567
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