West River Migration Count Dates The annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) dates are May 8-11, 2026 and Vic Fondy will be coordinating the count. Similar to the Audubon Christmas Bird count, the WRMC is conducted during the second week of May to count both species and numbers of birds migrating thru Western South Dakota.The […]
World Migratory Bird Day is the second Saturday in May. World 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. In 2026, WMBD conservation theme highlights the importance of community science (also […]
Every second Saturday there is a Rapid Creek Clean up event, normally at about 10 am or so. The will be an clean up event - & it will be organized from the parking lot behind Little Ceaesars Pizza, off of West Main St. at the time of 10:45 am on May 9th, . It […]
Come learn about the proposed toxic Dewey-Burdock uranium mine before comments are due to the BLM May 14th! You'll also learn about the history of mining and efforts to stop toxic mining in the Black Hills and have plenty of time to ask questions and work on your comments. Snack provided.
Data Center Development in Rapid City Wednesday, May 13·6:30 – 8:00pm Minneluzahan Senior Citizen, 315 N 4th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA notes Hosted by Dakota Rural Action (DRA). Public panel conversation of the impacts of Data Centers on Rapid City. Proposals, potential impacts, and how projects are evaluated. What Does Data Center Development […]
Black Hills Nature Shop Grand Opening & associated events - May 14-16th, Custer, SD, The new Black Hills Nature Shop in Black Hills Parks and Forests Association's Custer headquarters (833 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730) opens this Thursday-Satureday , and BHP&FA is marking the occasion with three days of programs: a black-footed ferret talk, […]
COMMENT DEADLINE DEWEY-BURDOCK URANIUM PROJECT - SEND TO BLM YOUR PUBLIC COMMENT NEEDED BY Thursday, MAY 14th There is a new opportunity for you to do something to oppose plans to mine radioactive uranium in Custer and Fall River Counties. Public comments on part of the proposed Dewey-Burdock mine are due to the U.S. […]
National Audubon Society's (NAS) Climate Watch Season Help 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
Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May. Congress designated the day twenty years ago, in 2006.Since 2006, in western SD, we have had a multi-group sponsored Endangered Species Day event, except for the first year of Covid epidemic. This year's event is conducted by Zoom. Here is link to the pre-recorded video of […]
ANNUAL PLANT SHARESATURDAY - MAY 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Sponsored by Pennington County Master Gardeners WALTER TAYLOR BUILDING (4-H BUILDING) CENTRAL STATES FAIRGROUND… Walter Taylor Building - Central States Fairground Pennington County Master Gardeners Page Bring potted, labeled plants) to share and receive a coupon for 4 plants to take home. Participants will be […]