There is a meeting arranged by opponents of F3 Gold Exploration, near Custer SD.  The exploration has been approved - the Forest Service issued a Decision Memo to approve exploration, in later June 2024 and the exploration will occur on Forest Service lands The meeting is at 5:30 pm at the Custer Library. We actually […]

Black Hills National Forest - Advisory Board July 2024 meeting IS CANCELLED It likely would have been at Mystic Ranger District from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. New terms for NFAB members have begun, but the members have not yet been appointed for new term. Check for updates:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/workingtogether/advisorycommittees/?cid=stelprdb5114550

Please join other volunteers for the 6th Annual Backyard bumble bee count will take place July 23-August 1, 2024! Each bumble bee record submitted during the Backyard Bumble Bee Count helps researchers learn more about how bumble bees are doing and how to protect them and the environment we share. All observations collected July 23- […]

Tree damage mitigation along Rapid Creek in Rapid City, Event sponsored by Black Hills Fly Fishers (BHFF) Join BHFF July 27th to paint trees with sandy paint to deter beaver from killing specific trees. This is  for mitigation of beaver/human conflicts  and also habitat restoration. Civic Center parking lot, east side. 9am. For info:  blackhillsflyfishers@gmail.com