Migratory Bird Day - May 11, 2024 This year Migratory Bird Day will be in both the spring and fall - see also October 12th, 2024 This year’s theme is “Protect Insects, Protect Birds.” From the cornucopia of caterpillars that nourish young chicks in the spring to the droves of winged insects that supply valuable […]
Endangered Species Week Chalk drawing competition The competition will occur from Saturday, May 11th, 2024 to Sunday, May 19th. Friday, May 17th is Endangered Species Day In honor of Endangered Species Day, Endangered Species Coalition is holding a nationwide, all-ages chalk art competition that anyone can participate in, from wherever you live. This event will […]
Comments due on Davis Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project, BHNF A new project is proposed on the Black Hills National Forest in northeastern Wyoming. The project is in the Moskee and Grand Canyon areas of the Bearlodge Ranger District. The Davis Hazardous Fuels Reduction project includes pine thinning and mechanical and manual fuel reduction. Project […]
Climate Watch is Audubon’s biannual community science program that enlists volunteer bird-lovers across North America to tally for twelve target bird species Climate Watch – Summer Season – May 15th-June 15th, 2024 Climate Watch Climate Watch is sponsored by the National Audubon Society (NAS) & takes place during two distinct seasons—winter (January 15-February 15) and summer (May […]
Black Hills National Forest - Forest Service Advisory Board Meeting, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – May 15, 2024 Location: Mystic Ranger District Office, 8221 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 Agenda - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1175302.pdf Current NFAB members - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1039321.pdf Meetings: Meetings are open to the Public. The agenda will include time for people to make oral […]
SD Game, Fish and Parks Commission December Hybrid Meeting, likely in Pierre There will be face-to-face and Zoom attendance. Folks can testify for 3 minutes at 1 pm MT in person or by Zoom or phone on rule finalizations and/or at the Open Forum . Visit this web page for more details when close […]
Above photo is of Noreen, who is one of three cloned black footed ferrets, photo taken by Kika Tuff Endangered Species Day is a celebration of our nation's wildlife & wild places. Started in 2006 by the US Congress, Endangered Species Day (ESD) is the third Friday of May. We have celebrated ESD in Rapid City […]
Great Plains Native Plant Society Annual Meeting - Hermosa For more information: https://www.gpnps.org/events.php RSVP by May 13 Trip leader: Cindy Reed 605-890-0150 c.reed@gpnps.org
This "Mt Lion Networking Meeting" is a limited attendance meeting. If you are a volunteer of an environmental or animal welfare group, or want to be such & want to be working to protect & recover mountain lions in SD - contact Nancy Hilding of Prairie Hills Audubon Society & ask for an invitation to […]
SD Ornithologist Union's Spring Meeting - Custer, SD Custer SD May 31-June 2, 2024, All gatherings will be at the Custer County Annex Building*, 447 Crook St. Custer SD, in the Pine room. For more information: https://sdou.org/SDOU/NextMeeting.aspx Friday evening 5 pm- 7 pm registration/social then: 7pm-8 pm Friday with a presentation ( by well known […]