The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue | Black Hills NF

Schedule

Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

Pactola Visitor Center | Rapid City, SD

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Spot the invasive species of the Black Hills. Free family program at the Pactola Visitor Center on US Highway 385.
About this Event

Some guests overstay their welcome. The Unwanted Guests: When Nature Goes Rogue explores invasive species in the Black Hills: what makes a plant invasive, how to recognize one, and how you can help the ecosystem when you spot them.


The exact program time is still being set and will be announced closer to the date. Check the Forest Service and association channels before you go.


Getting there: the Pactola Visitor Center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385, about 15 miles west of Rapid City.


About the Pactola Visitor Center summer programs: The Black Hills National Forest hosts free, family-friendly programs at the Pactola Visitor Center through the summer and early fall. Each session pairs a short hands-on activity with a Forest Service presenter, and all ages are welcome. No registration is required. The visitor center sits above Pactola Reservoir on US Highway 385, about 15 miles west of Rapid City. Programs are free, and schedules can shift with weather, so check ahead before you drive out. The Black Hills Parks and Forests Association is glad to help share these Forest Service programs.

No reservation or ticket is required to attend. Seating is first come, first served, and reserving a free ticket on Eventbrite does not hold or guarantee a seat. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.

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Where is it happening?

Pactola Visitor Center, Pactola Reservoir, US Highway 385, Rapid City, United States

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