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A black-footed ferret stands alert, on a grassland.

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
Image of fence that is to be removed on Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Volunteer Event: Fence Removal and Tree Planting Project — Buffalo Gap National Grassland

The Fall River Ranger District is planning a volunteer day to remove an unneeded fence on Buffalo Gap National Grassland and plant trees from the…
Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dates: May 26, 2026
Contact information: Fall River Ranger District, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-745-4107
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
An image of the Scott Lookout trail at Bessey Ranger District

Scott Lookout National Recreation Trail hike - National Trails Day

Event Location:
40637 River Loop
Halsey, NE
Learn about Leave No Trace principles with Forest Service staff before hiking the Scott Lookout National Recreation Trail. The hike is 3 miles long…
Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Bessey Ranger District, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 308-533-2257
An image of a Barrel Cactus in bloom on Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Buffalo Gap Trail Project - National Trails Day Event

For National Trails Day, Buffalo Gap recreation staff invite you to be a part of developing a new trail on Buffalo Gap National Grassland.They have…
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Fall River Ranger District, SM.FS.nnf_info@usda.gov , 605-745-4107
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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
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
Card 2 - MW Bat by Jeff Goldberg

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
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
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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