Izaak Walton League's SD Division Annual Meeting, in North Sioux City We are not yet sure of the exact start and end times, but the meetings normally run from a social on Friday night to Sunday afternoon lunch, Some meals severed. Registration is normally required, see Kelly J. Kistner, IWLA SD Division President, kelly_kistner@hotmail.com April 26, 27, […]
Opportunity for public comment would be due on April 27 but that is a Saturday so they are actually on due Monday the 29th: North Sand Vegetation Management: Black Hills National Forest - Projects (usda.gov) https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/246546688222 Map: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/file/1474922331799 It is in the Bearlodge Ranger District along Sand Creek and near Dugout Gulch. This beautiful area is […]
At the SDGFP Commission meeting on May 2nd, 2024. We submitted 3 petitions for rule making , these were rejected. Here is an Argus Leader Article about that: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/might-south-dakota-beavers-receive-some-protections/ar-AA1o43Yx We will right more about what other thins happened later. ================================ SD Game, Fish & Parks Commission's May Meeting was in Custer State Park, Thursday-Friday, May […]
La Creek National Wildlife Refuge Annual Field trip Every year we jointly sponsor a field trip to the La Creek National Wildlife Refuge with the Sierra Club on either the first or second Saturday in May. Folks car pool in Rapid City in the early morning of Saturday May 4th from 7:30-8:00 am MT, leaving […]
Comment deadline extended 60 days, on USFWS proposed rule changes to ensure that the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health (BIDEH) of the National Wildlife Refuge System (Refuge System) are maintained, and where appropriate, restored and enhanced, in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997. For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04583/national-wildlife-refuge-system-biological-integrity-diversity-and-environmental-health-extension-of Blog post […]
Deadline to submit Initiative and Constitutional Amendment petitions to SD SOS in Pierre, on May 7th, 5 pm CT. For info: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/ballot-question-information/default.aspx Potential Ballot Questions 2024: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/upcoming-elections/general-information/2024/2024-ballot-questions.aspx
A meeting is scheduled for the SD Water Management Board on 5/8/2024 9:30:00 AM CT. To learn more about past and upcoming meetings please visit the Boards and Commissions Portal - https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/ For 5/8/24 meeting visit: https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=106 Agenda - https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/202405Agenda1%20(1).pdf Live audio of the meeting is available at https://www.sd.net
Prairie Hills Audubon Society Board Meetings are normally the second Wednesday of the month in the evening by Zoom. They tend to start at 6 or 6:30 pm MT. Exact start time will be chosen closer to the date. They are open to Prairie Hills Audubon Society's members and others by invitation. Contact Nancy Hilding […]
Thursday, May 9, 6:00: Join Norbeck Society for a Public Zoom meeting. Norbeck Presents an evening with Patricia Kennedy, Jason Bruggeman & David Anderson: “Declining American Goshawk nest site habitat suitability in the Black Hills National Forest.” Their peer-reviewed research was published recently in the Journal of Raptor Research. https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/publications/ You may read the researchers’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Trails Day - is June 1st, Saturday, Many NGOs or state and federal agencies are sponsoring hiking events nationwide. At this web page you can search for an event near you: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event/ It finds 6 hikes within 50 miles and 7 hikes within 100 miles of Rapid City We assume there may be some […]
Great Plains Native Plant Society Field Trip Bear Butte/Ft. Meade Area Participants will see most of the plants within the Bear Butte Historic Preserve, which contains a part of the grounds of the historic Ft. Meade that is currently being archeologically documented. After an introductory presentation by Ross Lamphere of the BBCHP Association, our member […]
Plant sale event to be held Saturday, June 1, 10 am-3pm at The Snapper's Club in Spearfish, courtesy of Beautify Spearfish. Native plants will be sold. (sales via cash or check only)