Why Support Black Hills Parks & Forests Association?
When you support BHPFA, you transform visitors into passionate advocates for our parks and forests, inspired by the natural and cultural wonders they experience.
Your membership enables BHPFA to quickly invest in impactful projects and programs that make a lasting difference in our public lands.
Now, more than ever, your support is crucial to preserving these vital ecosystems and cultural treasures.
A Legacy of Conservation and Education
For over 75 years, BHPFA has been the dedicated partner of our federal land managers, helping to bridge funding gaps and extend educational and recreational opportunities.
Together, we face the challenges of the 21st century, from climate change to preserving our cultural heritage.
Help Us Meet the Urgent Needs of Our Parks and Forests
Specific NPS and USFS Support From BHPFA:
- Wind Cave National Park
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- Black Hills National Forest
- Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands
- Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
- Scotts Bluff National Monument
- National Grasslands Visitor Center
“BHPFA’s support is vital for us to continue our educational programs and bring cultural demonstrators to the park to tell the indigenous story of the peoples who lived here before the parks.” – Park Ranger Tera Lynn Gray
Choose a “Grassroots” Monthly Membership or an Annual Membership below!
We value our members, and membership has value!
We value our members, and membership has value!
What Do You Get Back?
The primary purpose of our recurring membership program is to give our supporters a clear, consistent way to support their public lands. But to show our appreciation for your support, we have fun benefits that we provide for those who show that commitment. These also help you demonstrate to your friends, family, and neighbors how easy it is to make a difference!
Benefits at Every Level of Support
- Membership Sticker, Magnet, or other swag to help spread the word about us (and show off a bit, yourself too!)
- 15% discount at our Park and Forest Stores and our rapidly growing Online Store
- Reciprocal discounts at park stores across the country at other cooperative associations part of the Public Lands Alliance: a great way to save money while supporting parks on your next road trip
- Member-only discounts and early access to our educational programs and special events
- A super cool limited edition bag
- Our quarterly newsletter publication
BHPFA-run outdoor education programs are entirely funded by Member support.
Membership Levels
Grass Roots Sustaining Member
Like the deep roots of the ponderosa pine or the resilient prairie grasses, Grass Roots members are the foundation of BHPFA’s mission. A Grass Roots sustaining membership ensures steady funding for the public lands you love.
- $5/month: Plant a pollinator garden
- $10/month: Print Junior Ranger books
- $25/month: Fund educational speakers
- $50/month: Invest in the future of an intern
- $100/month: Support exhibit design and installation
As a thank you, Grass Roots members receive a limited edition member bag, plus all other membership perks! Click here to sign up today!
Annual Member
If you value conservation and education, an annual membership is a great way to give back to public lands in the Black Hills and Nebraska!
- Cost: $30/year
- Benefits: 15% off at our public land stores, exclusive access to member-only events, and much more
Organization Member
Is your organization passionate about environmental education and conservation? Join us as an Organization Member for $100/year. Your organization will be listed on our website and you’ll receive five member discount cards for you and your employees.
Your Membership is Support in Action
Membership supports our ability to provide a wide range of programming and projects, including:
Members’ purchases and donations at Scotts Bluff funded new costumes for the living history interpreters.
- Youth Programs: Adventures in Nature at Wind Cave National Park’s winter youth program.
- Conservation Interns: Funding student conservation interns at our public land partners.
- Cultural Programs: Honorariums for Lakota cultural speakers and tribal consultation fees for exhibits at Wind Cave National Park.
- Educational Outreach: Stipends for our educational program leaders and to support our partnership with SheJumps to help bring women and girls into the outdoors.
- Wildlife Conservation: Educating the public about White Nose Syndrome at Jewel Cave National Monument and bringing Wilderness Volunteers crews to ‘get their hands dirty’ providing direct resource support at Bessey Nursery in the Nebraska National Forest.
- Community Engagement: Supporting programs like the Black Hills National Forest Moonwalk and the annual tipi raising ceremony at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.
Impact Metrics:
- Over 5,000 youth engaged in educational programs annually
- More than 300 acres of habitat restored
- 15 cultural exhibits created or updated
- 100+ conservation interns trained
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Make a Lasting Impact
By becoming a member, you’re directly supporting crucial projects and programs that preserve and enhance our public lands. Your membership helps fund:
- Conservation internships
- Educational programs and materials
- Cultural and natural history exhibits
- And much more!
Together, we can ensure that these natural wonders continue to inspire and educate for generations to come.
Addressing Climate Change
BHPFA is committed to addressing climate change by funding projects that:
- Restore native habitats
- Monitor and protect wildlife populations
- Implement sustainable practices in park management
Success Stories
Member support provided the staff hours to prepare grant applications for our partners, including the winning grant from Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for the Scotts Bluff Junior Ranger booklet printing in 2024.
Rewilding Prairie Habitats: Through member support, we successfully restored 150 acres of prairie at Ft. Pierre National Grassland, bringing back native wildflowers and grasses that support local pollinators.
Educational Outreach: Membership funding paid for grant preparation which allowed for the creation of new Junior Ranger books at Scotts Bluff National Monument, engaging over 1,000 children per year in conservation and history education.
Join Us Today!
Join now and be part of a community dedicated to preserving our natural and cultural heritage. Your membership makes a difference!
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