Bird Bash at Bear Butte State Park, Sturgis, SD May 16th, 2026 8 am-1 pm Celebrate South Dakota's migratory birds together. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Follow the signs and meet up for a fun filled day! Activities: Scavanger hunt, Bird banding bracelets, Activities for kids, Bird Banding demos, Bird Ambassadors!, Bird Bingo, […]
On May 16th will be a grander Creek Clean up event than normal. There will be a breakfast and/or "Trout not Trash" Beer release at 9 am , Creek Clean Up from 10 am and then beer drinking event again from 12:30 pm on. (We think) We are not sure of the locations or end-time […]
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. The 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. Details are posted here https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67 […]
"Protect the Foothills", evening meeting on mining in Piedmont, Monday, 5/18/26, 6;30 pm, Elk Creek Resort, 8220 Elk Creek Rd. Piedmont 57769 We are not sure who is organizing it - except we are told it is: "the group fighting the mine in Piedmont".. We are not sure how long meeting will run
The comment period on the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project is - May 22nd- June 21st. FS sent out this note on MAY 21ST - " announcing the initiation of the public comment period for the Benchmark Vegetation Management Project. The comment period will open May 22, 2026, and comments will be accepted for 30 days. […]
"For the Birds" musical event at Journey Museum on eve of May 31st in Rapid City Doors open at 6:00 for social and time to view the Avis Marvelous exhibit. Concert starts at 7:00 - 8:30. Black Hills Raptor Center. will have some birds there as well. Black Hills Citizen’s Climate Lobby (BHCCL) arranged for […]
Please add a public comment before the June 2 deadline in support of continued implementation and enforcement of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. Your voice is needed to oppose weakening one of the most important federal safeguards protecting critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from lethal vessel strikes! The Trump administration plans […]
SD DOT meeting on "Highway 85 project" near Spearfish/Lead Link to learn about the project: https://dot.sd.gov/ushighway85towy Public Meeting at, Deadwood History 150 Sherman St. Deadwood SD 57732 on 4 June 2026 at 5:30 to 7:00 PM Some folks are concerned about impacts to scenic beauty due to changes to road template. I think - they […]
6/5/26 is the deadline for comment on rules governing administrative site leasing by Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a new rule regarding "Administrative Site Leases" (RIN 0503-AA39), published on May 6, 2026, with a public comment period closing on June 5, 2026. Quote from FS: "The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), […]
2026 Annual Native Plant Sale and Educational Program in Spearfish, SD, hosted by Beautify Spearfish and the SDSU Native Plant Initiative, is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Snapper's Club (416 S Canyon Street). This event features native plants, educational speakers, and supports Bee City USA certification efforts. […]