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Upcoming Events
Oak Lake Field Station Field Day
Attend the Oak Lake Field Station field day on Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT at the Oak Lake Field Station (19862 483rd Ave., Astoria, SD 57213).
Rosebud Range Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a range workshop for adults and youth on Wednesday, July 15. The adult workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m.-noon followed by the youth workshop from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Oacoma
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Oacoma on July 22 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Mitchell on August 12 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Yankton
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Yankton on August 27 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).