Content by SDSU Extension

Cluster of white panicle asters blooming in a grassy area.
Oct      Nov 09 - 08

Native Plant Photo Contest

The SDSU Native Plant Initiative is hosting a Native Plant Photo Contest from October 9 through November 8. The photo contest aims to connect photographers with native plants, connect those interested in native plants with each other, and connect the public with native plant photos and information.

Three older adults smiling while sitting around a table during a training.
Feb      Mar 08 - 24

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Virtual Lay Leader Training

SDSU Extension will host Better Choices, Better Health® SD Virtual Lay Leader Training via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 8 through March 24, 2027, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. CST / 1:00–3:00 p.m. MT.

Group of women walking together on an indoor track.
Nov      Jan 30 - 12

Walk With Ease Workshop @ Winner

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Walk With Ease program from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. CDT every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from November 30, 2026 to January 12, 2027 at the Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Winner, SD 57580).

Narrowleaf purple coneflowers growing on rolling, grassy hills.
Oct 17

Native Seed Cleaning Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a Native Seed Cleaning Workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

Group of older adults sitting in a circle inside a gymnasium.
Nov      Dec 04 - 16

Chronic Disease Toolkit Workshop Delivered by Phone

Join SDSU Extension for a free chronic disease toolkit workshop offered by phone November 4-December 16, 2026.

Group of people watching a presentation during at pesticide applicator training
Oct 20 - 21

Pine Ridge & Rosebud Pesticide Applicator Training

SDSU Extension will host a pesticide applicator training provided to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud communities, held at Crossroads Inn & Annex (102 1st Ave, Martin, SD 57551) on October 20 and 21, 2026.

4-H shooting sports coach and youth at a trap shooting range.
Nov 13

4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on November 13 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).

A group of youth standing around a pen with three pigs in it
Feb 06

Black Hills Stock Show® Youth Day

South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, will host a Youth Day at the Black Hills Stock Show® on February 6, 2027 at the The Monument (Civic Center) and the Walter Taylor 4-H Building in Rapid City.

A 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer helping a pointing down range helping a youth at an Archery Tournament.
Nov 06

4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on November 6 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Pennington County Office (601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701).

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Becoming a 4-H Volunteer Checklists

These documents provide a step-by-step overview of the process and application for becoming a certified volunteer with SDSU Extension and the South Dakota 4-H, as well as the process for becoming a Shooting Sports Coach.