Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus-Rapid City

10/13/2026

Bat Week is October 24 - 31 🦇 Are YOU ready?

This Bat Week, discover the mysterious world of bats and learn what makes these nighttime animals so unique! Join us on October 28 at 6:00 PM with local bat expert Amy Hammesfahr as we explore bat biology and behavior, bust some common myths, meet bat species found in our region, and highlight the important roles bats play in healthy ecosystems. We’ll also take a look at some of the challenges bats face today and simple ways people can help support bat conservation! Register here: http://license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=249628

10/13/2026

We have programs for the whole family! We'll see you soon 😁

View our full program list and sign up here 🔗 license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/EventsHome.asp

10/08/2026

The Second Annual Pistol and Pulaskis Blood Drive is coming up next month in Rapid City! The friendly blood donation competition is Friday November 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Rapid City Outdoor Campus. Donors can choose to donate on behalf of South Dakota Highway Patrol or South Dakota Wildland Fire. There are 3 simple ways to schedule your donation time. You can click the QR code, cut and paste the direct link into your browser https://bit.ly/2026PistolsandPulaskisBloodDrive, or call Vitalant at
605-381-9577.
Blood donations decrease during the holidays, but need does not. You can help by scheduling a donation time.

10/02/2026

How to Build a Strip Canoe: Meet and Greet
Come meet the instructors and learn about the process! During this time we will be accepting applications to be part of a canoe build at the Outdoor Campus West starting in January.
Three different nights to attend, register here!

09/30/2026

As hunting seasons get rolling, freshen up on some key safety considerations, including wildland fire safety concepts! Register here: http://license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=249127

09/29/2026

End September and start October on a high note at the Outdoor Campus West! View our full program list and sign up here 🔗 license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/EventsHome.aspX

09/20/2026

Make some time to learn something new this week! View our full program list and sign up here 🔗 license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/EventsHome.aspX

09/17/2026

09/13/2026

ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER AWESOME LINEUP OF PROGRAMS!

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09/07/2026

It's the first full week of September and we're covering a lot! From habitats to fishing to archery and fi****ms! Learn more about our programs and sign up here 🔗 license.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/Event/EventsHome.aspX