Pasque Hill on Beaver Creek

08/19/2026

Hope to see all my teacher and home school parent friends at PRAIRIE FEST!

Teachers of every grade level will find inspiration at Prairie Fest's ultimate outdoor classroom.

Discover hands-on learning, explore the wonders of the prairie, and take home classroom-ready educational resources that will keep the adventure going long after the day ends. Then stay to enjoy live music, delicious local food, family-friendly activities, and the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Come curious. Leave amazed.

08/19/2026

A great learning opportunity!

Are you looking for practical solutions to manage your lands? Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition at their next Grazing School in Chamberlain in September to learn new grazing management techniques and get hands-on experience.

https://sdgrass.org/grazing-school/

08/14/2026

Come to Prairie Fest on August 22nd, a week from tomorrow, at Good Earth State Park to learn more about Grasslands.

08/08/2026

Learn about Rest, Rotate and Recovery.

Healthy grasslands don't happen by chance. They happen through thoughtful management.

The August Our Amazing Grasslands video takes a closer look at rotational grazing and how South Dakota ranchers are using it to build healthier pastures, improve drought resilience, and support more productive operations. Then, hear directly from 2025 Leopold Conservation Award winners, the Stomprud family, as they share the history of their ranch and the grazing practices that help keep their land healthy for future generations.

🎥 Watch the latest episode and discover how working with nature can benefit both the land and the bottom line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bhlFrrsIuE

08/02/2026

With some of our grandkids here, we had the help of a team of Citizen Scientists. Our “tests” are not as accurate as the team from Ecdysis, but they get the attention of the students that visit us to learn about grasslands and healthy soils.

We are getting the “tighty whitey” test started.

We will show you the results in about 6 weeks! What do you think we will find?

South Dakota Grassland Coalition
South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
Brandon Valley Intermediate School PTA

07/31/2026

Come and Join us on August 22nd!

07/31/2026

Wanted to say “Thank You” to the team from Ecdysis for the work they did here last Friday. I am anxious to see the report after all the analysis is done and the report is complete. Confident it will show where we are on our journey to make our land healthier and give us ideas to consider.

The sampling they did here is part of Project Ignite since crop to pasture is a key system for that project. It follows the same sampling process and analysis as their 1000 Farms Initiative.

You can learn more at their website and even sign up to have your land included in their work.
Ecdysis Foundation
South Dakota Grassland Coalition
South Dakota Grasslands Initiative

07/24/2026

See you at Prairie Fest!

07/23/2026

Prairie Fest Early Bird Adventures

Rise with the prairie. Before Prairie Fest officially kicks off August 22 at Good Earth State Park, you can experience the grasslands like never before during our Early Bird Adventures. Registration is required only for these special pre-event activities, and space is limited, so sign up soon.

Choose from: Guided Bird Watching; Mist Netting Demonstration; or the Guided Prairie Hike.

There's something special about watching the prairie awaken, and after your morning adventure, you can stay for Prairie Fest 2026 and enjoy live music, food, exhibits, and family fun. Learn more at https://prairiefest.wheregoodthingsgrow.org/