Learning the Language of Nature

Would you like to be able to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby just by what the birds are saying to each other? In this adventure, you'll learn to tune into the communication systems of wildlife and "read" the landscape through sound and animal behavior. Detect hidden ......More

Would you like to be able to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby just by what the birds are saying to each other? In this adventure, you'll learn to tune into the communication systems of wildlife and "read" the landscape through sound and animal behavior. Detect hidden predators and prey through the universal wildlife communication systemRecognize alarm calls, movement patterns, and behavior shiftsMove quietly through nature and become nearly invisibleDeepen your connection to nature by understanding the living voices Includes a 1–2 mile hike on easy terrain at Jewel Cave National Monument. Taught by Tom Tonkin, Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forest Association

Participants will meet at the Jewel Cave Visitor Center before heading out onto the trail.

Learning the Language of Nature

Would you like to be able to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby just by what the birds are saying to each other? In this adventure, you'll learn to tune into the communication systems of wildlife and "read" the landscape through sound and animal behavior. Detect hidden ......More

Would you like to be able to tell if a hawk or coyote is nearby just by what the birds are saying to each other? In this adventure, you'll learn to tune into the communication systems of wildlife and "read" the landscape through sound and animal behavior. Detect hidden predators and prey through the universal wildlife communication systemRecognize alarm calls, movement patterns, and behavior shiftsMove quietly through nature and become nearly invisibleDeepen your connection to nature by understanding the living voices Includes a 1–2 mile hike on easy terrain at Jewel Cave National Monument. Taught by Tom Tonkin, Education Specialist for Black Hills Parks and Forest Association

Participants will meet at the Jewel Cave Visitor Center before heading out onto the trail.

Junior Caver Day

Join us for the 5th annual Junior Caver Day on Saturday, July 25th from 10-2! This free special event will celebrate cave exploration and safe caving practices, while doing crafts and participating in fun activities.  Junior Cavers will have the chance to earn a Junior ......More

Join us for the 5th annual Junior Caver Day on Saturday, July 25th from 10-2! This free special event will celebrate cave exploration and safe caving practices, while doing crafts and participating in fun activities.  Junior Cavers will have the chance to earn a Junior Caver Patch and a Junior Cave Scientist Badges, along with other items. Junior Cavers will also be invited to participate in a group swear-in ceremony at 2:15 to make them official Junior Cavers! Guided cave tours will run throughout the day. Visitors should reserve tickets in advance at Recreation.gov or arrive early for a limited number of first‑come, first‑served tickets at the kiosk, which opens at 8 a.m.