BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prairie Hills Audubon Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Prairie Hills Audubon Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://phas-wsd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prairie Hills Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260302T085808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T085808Z UID:22337-1775739600-1775818800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Meeting\, Pierre & Zoom DESCRIPTION:SD GFP April 9th-10th\, 2026 Commission Meeting\, Pierre & Zoom URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sd-gfp-april-9th-10th-2026-commission-meeting-pierre-zoom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260320T214014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T222735Z UID:22497-1776067200-1776445200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Hot Springs Hearing on CNEC Application POSTPONED to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon DESCRIPTION:THIS HEARING WAS POSTPONED TILL LATE  MAY \nThe public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22. \nThe hearing will take place in Hot Springs at the Mueller Civic Center. It had previously been scheduled for this week (13th-17th)  but was postponed. \nI assume details will be posted here \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \nExact details of hearing not yet known by us \nThe motion for a change of venue to Hot Springs  – for mid April 2026 hearing on proposed uranium exploration near  Craven Canyon – was granted on 3/18/26 by the Board of Minerals & Environment. The new  venue/location of hearing on Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453. \n. Watch for update on details.  There are two different processes going on for approval requests to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon. One is to explore on private land and is being considered/reviewed by the SD Board of Minerals and Environment. Another request is to explore on Forest Service lands and is being considered/reviewed by the Forest Service.  This notice is about the request on private land. \n  \nThe full board packet and the link for live streaming the 3/18/26 Board  of M&E was available on the South Dakota Boards and Commissions Portal at archives: \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \nFor more information about the Chord Project\, go to Black Hills Clean Water Alliance  webpage at: \nhttps://bhcleanwateralliance.org/chord-project/ \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/hot-springs-hearing-on-cnec-application-to-explore-for-uranium-near-craven-canyon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260415T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260630T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T223738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T223940Z UID:22589-1776211200-1782862200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Prairie Bird Bingo DESCRIPTION:The annual Prairie Bird Bingo\, which is now in its third year. Participation is easy and fun: for every checklist submitted in the Northern Great Plains from April 15 – June 30\, add the phrase “Prairie Bird Bingo” in the comments and be eligible for some fun bird-related prizes. ABC has created a Bingo Card (link to download below) that lists 25 grassland bird species.  Visit: https://ebird.org/region/US-MT/post/filling-the-gaps-with-prairie-bird-bingo URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/prairie-bird-bingo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260224T211735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T211735Z UID:22126-1776326400-1776362400@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Western SD Environmental and Hydrology Conference 4/16/2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2026 Western South Dakota Environmental and Hydrology Conference held April 16\, 2026\, at the Monument in Rapid City. A preliminary program is posted on the conference registration website and will be updated as needed\, and a copy is also attached to this email.\nREGISTER HERE!\nRegistration fees are $85 for professionals and $30 for students or general public\, with lunch included in the price of registration. To submit a single payment for multiple attendees\, just select the number of “tickets” you wish to buy\, and please complete the contact information for every person attending. A receipt will be emailed to the address used to complete the payment. Please note if you are a speaker or poster presenter\, you do NOT need to register for the conference.\nNeed continuing education credit? Earn up to 8 professional development hours (PDH) for attending the full-day conference. If you’re a certified floodplain manager (CFM)\, this conference has been preapproved for 7.5 continuing education credits (CECs) by ASFPM.\nVendors:\nVendor registration is completed on the same registration page linked above\, with fees listed here:\n\n\nNon-Profit/Government ($150): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\n\n\nGeneral ($250): Booth space and conference registration for two attendees (including lunch).\n\n\nBreak / Evening Social Sponsor ($100+): No booth space. Donation recommendation for “Silver” level is $250 and “Gold” level is $500 to help with food/beverage expenses during breaks. Includes acknowledgement in the program and at the conference.\n\n\nPoster presenters:\nSponsors are still accepting abstracts for poster presentations through March 31\, 2026. Poster abstracts can be submitted here.\nWorkshop:\nIn coordination with the conference\, SD Water Resources Institute will be hosting a professional development workshop (for 2 PDH credits) on the responsible and ethical use of large language models in environmental and hydrologic practice. This workshop will be held at SD Mines the morning after the conference. Please see attached workshop document for more information.\n\nPlease feel free to forward this email to others that you think might be interested in the conference. Thank you for your consideration!\n\n\nJaime Haueter\n\nHydrologist\nUSGS Dakota Water Science Center\njhaueter@usgs.gov\n605-631-9893\n======\n\n2/24/26 note – We don’t know the time- of-day for the Conference yet\,  but have guessed at 8 am to 6 pm \, based on preliminary schedule URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/western-sd-environmental-and-hydrology-conference-4-16-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T231737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T231737Z UID:22598-1776412800-1776445200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Clean up Rapid Creek (second Sat of the month) DESCRIPTION:Clean Up Rapid Creek\n  \nMeet at 10 am for Rapid Creek Clean up – volunteer pick up trash along the creek. \n\nSaturday\, April 11·……10:00am – 12:00pm\n\n\n\nEast St. Louis Street\, Near Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op\, 100 East Blvd N\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\, USA\n\n\nnotes\n\nCollect trash from the shore and creek bed.  Trash Bags\, Grabbers\, and Gloves provided. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/clean-up-rapid-creek-second-sat-of-the-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T231955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T231955Z UID:22600-1776412800-1776445200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Clean Up Rapid Creek Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Clean Up Rapid Creek Volunteer Day is the second Saturday of the month at 10 am. Contact Jeff Anderson for details and this Saturday’s location.- jandy5750@gmail.com URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/clean-up-rapid-creek-volunteer-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T230035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T230750Z UID:22592-1776506400-1776528000@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Regional Meeting of the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance DESCRIPTION:Regional Meeting of the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance\nSaturday\, April 18·  10:00am – 4:00pm\, Such provide\n\n\n\n\nPure Coffee Hub LLC\, 324 St Joseph St\, Rapid City\, SD 57701\, USA\, in the back room\nAnnual gathering of partners to foster collaboration\, share best practices\, and address local challenges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBHCWA will be hosting a Regional Meeting for all the organizations and – where there are no organizations — all the communities that are involved with mining issues in the Black Hills region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe agenda for a Regional Meeting includes three things. The first is that someone from each group or community will share a brief description of the issues that individuals\, organizations\, and governments face in their area in dealing with mining-related issues. The second is that people can talk and network and share more information over lunch. The third is that there is an opportunity to discuss what the various people/groups can do together to strengthen BHCWA work toward our common goals. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/regional-meeting-of-the-black-hills-clean-water-alliance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260219T024409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T024445Z UID:22033-1776510000-1776520800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Earth Day\,\,Black Hills State University April 18th\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Earth Day\,\,Black Hills State University \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\, from 11 am- 2 pm on the Campus Green \n  \nFor info: \nGreg Strobel\nOutdoor Education Coordinator\nBlack Hills State University\nSpearfish\, South Dakota\n\n URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-dayblack-hills-state-university-april-18th-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T200249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T200709Z UID:22579-1776529800-1776540600@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Black Hills Raptor Center  2026 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Black Hills Raptor Center  (BHRC)\n\n\nBHRC 2026 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction \n\n\n\n\nApril 18\, 2026 @ 4:30PM — 7:30PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 520 Cathedral Dr Rapid City\, SD 57701 \n\n\nFly in for a family night of great food and raptors!\nA delightful evening supporting the raptors you know and love. Feed your family\, enjoy birds\, and raise money for the operations of the Black Hills Raptor Center! \n\nBHRC will serve all you can eat spaghetti\, with salad\, bread\, beverage & a cookie for dessert. There is a vegetarian/gluten free option. \nNew this year: raffle items. Buy your tickets\, and put your tickets towards the items that appeal to you the most. We will also have a traditional silent auction that closes at 7pm \nThe Bake Sale will have plenty of homemade pies. \nBHRC is raffling a beautiful eagle themed raptor quilt\, made by Board member Steve Benn. Tickets are 10 for $10\, 30 for $20\, 75 for $50\, or 200 for $100. \nRaptor programs will be offered at 5pm\, 6pm and 7pm. BHRC again is joined by our friends from FARE and Reptile Gardens. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/black-hills-raptor-center-2026-spaghetti-dinner-silent-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T150751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T150751Z UID:22575-1777105800-1777118400@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Bear Butte Forum\, 2026\, Sturgis DESCRIPTION:Bear Butte Forum\, 2026\, Sturgis\, Saturday the 26th of April \nAnnual event that is sponsored by SDGFP for GFP to talk about management of Bear Butte State Park with Native Americans\, but everyone is welcome.   8;30-12:00 at Sturgis Community Center on 1401 Lazelle Street. Sturgis\, SD 57785 .  For questions call Bear Butte State Park. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/bear-butte-forum-2026-sturgis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260219T025501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T025618Z UID:22035-1777111200-1777129200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Expo\, 2026\, Rapid City\, Saturday 4/25/26 DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Expo\, Saturday 4/25/26\, 10 am – 3 pm\, Rapid City \nAt Western Dakota Technical College\, 800 Mickelson Dr.\, Rapid City \nFacebook page – https://www.facebook.com/events/800-mickelson-dr-rapid-city-sd-57703-4018-united-states/earth-day-expo-2026/871883468974631/ \nWhat to expect at the 2026 Earth Day Expo?\n– Visit dozens of vendor booths\n– Recycle old electronics\n– Tour WDT’s hydroponics lab\n– Hang out with a few 4-legged friends\n– Have so much fun celebrating the third rock from the sun!\nHOST – SD School of Mines & Technology URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/earth-day-expo-2026-rapid-city-saturday-4-25-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260517T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T234259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T234259Z UID:22602-1777593600-1779062340@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Endangered Species Chalk Art Event Contest May 1st- May 17th DESCRIPTION:Endangered Species Chalk Art Event Contest May 1st- May 17th \nVisit the web page to learn about it – \nhttps://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-chalk-art-event/ \nEndangered Species Chalk Art Events \nThere is a nationwide competition that the Endangered Species Coalition sponsors every year – . There are prizes ranging from $100-$250 for best drawings of endangered species by chalk medium. \nBetween May 1st and May 17t\, PHAS will sponsor or help organize some events related to the Endangered Species Chalk Art Event competition – Events will be announced on our calendar and Facebook page URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-chalk-art-event-contest-may-1st-may-17th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T172258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T182049Z UID:22577-1777852200-1777852740@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Sunday night is deadline to submit comments to SDGFP Commission for May 7th meeting DESCRIPTION:Sunday night at midnight MT (5/3) is the deadline to submit written comments to SDGFP Commission for  their May 7th meeting. Agendas have to be published 72 hours before the meeting. which would be on Monday\, but sometimes they publish agendas on Friday. That agenda will be posted to their “current meeting” web page \n  \nYou can send in written comments – https://gfp.sd.gov/forms/positions/. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/sunday-night-is-deadline-to-submit-comments-to-sdgfp-commission-for-may-7th-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260302T090403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T090456Z UID:22339-1778158800-1778158800@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom may 7-8\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:May GFP Commission\, Custer & Zoom may 7-8\, 2026 \nvisit this link\, the Friday a week before the meeting\, for Agenda https://gfp.sd.gov/commission/information/ \nNormally at Event Barn at CSP (please verify) \nFur bearer season rule changes are normally proposed at the May meeting. \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/may-gfp-commission-custer-zoom-may-7-8-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260321T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T012107Z UID:22502-1778284800-1778371140@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May DESCRIPTION:World [International] Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May. \nWorld Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US\, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean. \nIn 2026\, WMBD conservation theme highlights the importance of community science (also known as citizen science) to migratory bird conservation. \nVisit: https://www.migratorybirdday.org/ URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/world-international-migratory-bird-day-is-the-second-saturday-in-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260321T012747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T231517Z UID:22507-1778803200-1778889540@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May DESCRIPTION:Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May \nSince 2006 in western SD we have had an multi-group sponsored Endangered Species Day\, except for the first year of Covid epidemic. \nWe normally have it on the evening of the third Friday\, but sometimes have day time activities on Friday and/or Saturday in addition to the evening event. It is normally 6 pm to 9 pm Friday nigh and has 3 speakers.  Since Covid we had it as a Zoom meeting\, but may return to have a hybrid meeting. \nContact Nancy Hilding at 605-787-6466 (LL) for phas.wsd@rapidnet.com to see what is happening.  Prairie Hills Audubon Society has a grant to create Endangered Species Chalk Art Events between May 1st and May 17th and create or buy chalk to give away. For information on chalk art and Endangered Species Day: \nhttps://www.endangered.org/endangered-species-chalk-art-event/ \nENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION: \nhttps://www.endangered.org/ \nThis years theme:  Celebrating America’s Wildlife Comeback Stories.\nChampioning the Endangered Species Act. \nThis theme highlights the powerful stories of recovery and success made possible by the Endangered Species Act. Species like the California Sea Otter\, the Whooping Crane\, and the American Alligator have all rebounded thanks to this landmark conservation law. \nThis year’s event marks the 21st Annual Endangered Species Day\, now celebrated globally to mark the importance of protecting threatened and endangered wildlife and their habitats. URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/endangered-species-day-is-the-third-friday-in-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260615T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T234811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T234811Z UID:22604-1778803200-1781567940@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:National Audubon Society's Climate Watch Season DESCRIPTION:National Audubon Society’s (NAS)  Climate Watch Season \nHelp the NAS document effects of climate change on birds\, by doing birding using a specific protocol\, in a set of fixed locations\,  on a day between May 15th- and June 15th.   Visit NAS web page for details – https://www.audubon.org/community-science/climate-watch URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/national-audubon-societys-climate-watch-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072213 CREATED:20260417T222953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T223206Z UID:22585-1779094800-1779469200@phas-wsd.org SUMMARY:Public Hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium near Craven Canyon DESCRIPTION:The public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22\, 2026. \nThe hearing will take place in Hot Springs at the Mueller Civic Center. It had previously been scheduled for this week (April 13th-17th)  but was postponed. \nI assume details will be posted here \nhttps://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 \nExact details of hearing not yet known by us \nThe motion for a change of venue to Hot Springs  – for mid April 2026 hearing on proposed uranium exploration near  Craven Canyon – was granted on 3/18/26 by the Board of Minerals & Environment. The new  venue/location of hearing on Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation Uranium Exploration Permit Application; EXNI 453. \n. Watch for update on details.  There are two different processes going on for approval requests to explore for uranium near Craven Canyon. One is to explore on private land and is being considered/reviewed by the SD Board of Minerals and Environment. Another request is to explore on Forest Service lands and is being considered/reviewed by the Forest Service.  This notice is about the request on private land. \nWe don’t know yet the exact start and end time of hearing on any day. We have guessed at start and end times. \n  \n  URL:https://phas-wsd.org/event/public-hearing-about-an-application-to-explore-underground-for-uranium-near-craven-canyon/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR