Rapid City Sustainability

08/11/2026

We spot our very own Ellie! 👏🥳

Ellie is one of our youth members on the Sustainability Committee.
Great job!

07/27/2026

This is your sign to get involved in the community! Come join us tonight and learn how you can be part of our city sustainability work.

07/25/2026

Let’s support the Badlands National Park Dark Skies! Simply turn off your outdoor lights, reduce them, use warm colored lights, or change them to downward facing lights on direct paths only. If we all made a few changes, we can help reduce light pollution and see those stars better! Check out our website for more information: https://www.rapidcitysustainability.com/dark-skies
and follow for more events and ideas.

07/21/2026

High Schoolers! Want to blend your passion for sustainability and civics? Apply now to join our group of volunteers. Have your voice be heard, meet some amazing new people, and get some great experience for your resume. See below for more information.

CITY’S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUTH APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES


RAPID CITY, SD—The City of Rapid City is seeking youth applicants to fill positions on the Standing Committee on Sustainability. The mayoral appointments will fill positions on the Committee with terms expiring in August of 2027.
Interested youth currently enrolled in high school are encouraged to apply by submitting a Citizen Interest Application online at www.rcgov.org. Application deadline is Monday, July 27 at 5 p.m.
The City’s Standing Committee on Sustainability encourages education, stewardship and policy leadership to make our community a leader in economic, social and environmental sustainability. The 14-member committee meets twice monthly and works to educate citizens about sustainability through social media, hosting events and working directly with City employees. The Committee also works with citizens and community groups who propose sustainable efforts or practices, consults with City departments and serves as a resource to the City Council.
More information on the Committee can be found at www.rapidcitysustainability.com .
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Mayor’s Office with questions at 605-394-4110.

07/15/2026

Did you know that we have a dedicated group of volunteers from 3 different organizations working on a local food subcommittee here at Rapid City Sustainability Committee? They are hard at work getting certified food preserver teachers, local farm produce, and resources available to the community. Here is the first class (and more to come) for the season. Space is limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot! Register here at: https://canningsalsa.eventbrite.com

07/13/2026

Meeting tonight, 7/13/26 @ 5:30. City Hall, third floor west conference room. Come see how you can get involved!

07/09/2026

tickets are still available! bit.ly/rapidchickens

Rapid City Hens Rapid City Sustainability

07/09/2026

Next creek cleanup Saturday 7/11 at 9am. Overflow lot east of The Monument. 5th street. Note time change due to heat.

07/03/2026

🌲 That's a wrap on the 2026 Earth Day Trail Challenge! 🌎💚

Wow... we are officially OUT of pins! 🤯

When we launched this year's challenge, we hoped people would get outside, explore our local trails, and celebrate Earth Day. We never imagined the incredible response from our community.

To everyone who participated—thank you!
Your enthusiasm made this our biggest and most successful Trail Challenge yet.

To those who completed the challenge but weren't able to receive a pin before we ran out, we are truly sorry. We know many of you were looking forward to that keepsake, the overwhelming response exceeded all of our expectations!

Most importantly, this challenge was always about getting outside, connecting with nature, and appreciating the beautiful trails in our community—and together, we accomplished exactly that.

Thank you for making this year's challenge such an incredible success. We can't wait to see what next year brings! 💚🥾🌿