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Karen Gardner

SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education Field Specialist

605-394-1722

SDSU West River Research and Extension 
711 N Creek Drive
Rapid City, SD 57703

Karen supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth-In-Action Program Manager based at the SDSU West River Research and Extension in Rapid City. 

State & Regional Offices

West River Research and Extension
Also by Karen Gardner
Father and son fishing at Horsetheif Lake in Western South Dakota during early fall.

4-H Outdoor Challenge

There are plenty of reasons for get outside more, but there are also great benefits for families to get outdoors this fall. SDSU Extension 4-H is partnering with other University Extension programs around the country, and we are encouraging families to get outdoors.

Three canoes in a body of water with the Black Hills in the background
Nov 13 - 15

4-H Outdoor Challenge

The 4-H Outdoor Challenge encourages 4-H members and families to take a break from their normal routine and spend time outdoors. The challenge runs from November 13-15.

4-H Volunteer helping 4-H youth shooting trap
Dec 14

Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST.