The Garden will be closed, February 17th for President's day. We'll resume hours Wednesday-Friday, 9am-4pm next week!

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Attend one of our many events and explore all the fun and inspiring possibilities of the Idaho Botanical Garden.
Outlaw Field
Starting May 17th, 2025
A summer music series live from the Idaho Botanical Garden on the historical Outlaw Field.
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Shade City
April 26th, 2025
We are excited to invite you back this year to Shade City Brewfest at the Idaho Botanical Garden!
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Bug Day
September 20th, 2025
Bug Day offers a variety of bug-themed booths and activities that will captivate young minds and ignite their curiosity.
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Our mission is to grow our community by connecting people, plants, and nature. We believe that the Treasure Valley and the State of Idaho deserves a place to gather and experience nature together. We hope you'll join us at the Garden soon.
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40+

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The Garden Offers Something for Everyone!

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Classes & Workshops

The Idaho Botanical Garden Education Team curates seasonal classes and workshops designed to meet the learning needs of people of all ages and create a closer connection between learners and nature. Class and workshop experiences are led by our professional staff and external hosts, who have included local artists, business leaders, and non-profit representatives.
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March
1
Create Your Own Art Trading Cards
Join Anna Kreiger at IBG for a fun hands-on creative workshop. Anna has been an art educator for over a decade, learning and creating with adults and children alike. She believes in the potential of unplugging and connecting with nature,…
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March
15
The World of Specialty Coffee w/ Dawson Taylor
Specialty coffee can be intimidating, especially for something designed to be consumed before you're totally awake. Many factors influence a cup of coffee's final profile, and it can be daunting to figure out which coffee to select and how to…
9:30 am - 10:30 am
March
29
Spring Rose Care Class
Join us for a hands-on class where you will gain confidence in the cuts you make to roses that will lead to an improved appearance, better plant health, and all-season blossoms! Learn the why and how-to of pruning and gain…
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
April
3
Springtime Forest Bathing Series w/ Casey O'Leary
Join Casey O’Leary, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for a four-part series after hours in the Garden. A "forest bath" doesn't require a swimsuit, or even water! Instead, a forest bath is a mellow, sensory walk in nature...…
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
April
5
Beginner Fly-Tying
This introductory fly-tying workshop is meant for the absolute beginner wanting to learn the creative process! All gear and material will be provided as you create a fly to take home, and Instructor Erik Moncada has been teaching fly tying…
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Garden Delights: Stories from Our Visitors

About us

Our Story

In 1984, The Idaho Botanical Garden was established on a 32-acre site of old prison grounds leased from the Idaho State Historical Society and the State of Idaho. Local botanist Dr. Christopher Davidson assembled the first board of directors, comprised of 17 civic leaders and professionals. The Garden founders and board built an irrigation system and nature trails and planted two acres, including the Meditation, Rose, and Herb Gardens.

Since then, the Garden has gradually expanded to become the awe-inspiring destination it is today.

At the Garden, we are committed to being a force for positive, actionable change to protect and co-exist within nature, knowing our role will have a long-lasting impact on future generations.

Our vision is to be our region’s preferred space for gathering and experiencing nature and to encourage advocacy in environmental stewardship.

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Our Team

Our people are dedicated to the Garden's mission and vision and are the driving force behind everything we offer.

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300+

gardens with reciprocal benefits
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Becoming a member is a great way to support the Garden’s mission to cultivate, educate, and celebrate while receiving amazing benefits and year-round access to the Garden. Memberships to the Garden make beautiful gifts (and are tax-deductible!).

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Support the Garden

The Garden’s offerings empower guests to become knowledgeable stewards of the environment and active supporters of our rapidly growing community.

The Garden is a 501(c)(3) organization; gifts are tax deductible. We receive no general city, state, or federal funding.

We offer a variety of ways to support the Garden. Learn more and get involved today!

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"Thank you for making memories in the garden for over 40 years."
— Erin Anderson, Executive Director
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