2021 Moon Walk Schedule

June 26 – Black Hills Caves & Karst Systems

Presented by Adam Weaver, Vice President, National Speleological Society

The Black Hills area is among the most significant and unique karst environments in the world! Learn about specific interactions that caves, water resources, and changing geologic layers have in western South Dakota. You will also learn about local and national cave conservation efforts. Please join us for this walk, as we celebrate ‘The International Year of Caves & Karsts’.

7:00 PM – Hell Canyon Trailhead, U.S. Hwy 16, west of Jewel Cave National Monument, SD

July 24 – Eager Beavers: Restoring Black Hills Steams One Stick At A Time

Presented by Corissa Busse, The Nature Conservancy

Learn about the power and future potential of stream restoration in the Black Hills area, the effects of this work across western South Dakota, and the role of beavers in this effort.

7:00 PM – Location TBD

August 21 – Introduction to the Night Sky

Presented by Bradley Block, Recreation Program Manager

Black Hills National Forest

Learn how to identify some common constellations and listen to stories about various star clusters. If you are looking for ways to engage your family on future campouts, especially after dark, this outdoor activity will inspire star gazing beginners.

7:00 PM – Sundance Horse Camp, County Road 123, 2 miles north of Sundance, WY

September 18 – Nocturnal Animal Adaptations

Presented by Jennifer Fowler & Julie Brazell, Black Hills Parks & Forests Association

Learn how and why animals are able to see, hunt, and travel around in the dark forest at night.

7:00 PM – Big Hill Trailhead, County Road 134 (Tinton Rd), 12 miles south of Spearfish, SD

For more information on the Black Hills National Forest, call (605) 673-9200, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills or download the Free Forest phone app at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/black-hills-national-forest/id1156230107?mt=8 (Apple) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.usda.fs.nf.blackhills (Android)

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