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Upcoming Classes and Workshops

April
5
SOLD OUT: 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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April
22
Learn to Crochet a Reusable Bag O' Bags w/ Chloe Kennedey
Celebrate Earth Day at IBG and learn to crochet a bag with Chloe Kennedey. Everyone has too many of those disposable plastic bags laying around their house. During this class you will learn how to turn them into versatile plastic…
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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May
3
Bricks & Minifigs: Family Brick Build Challenge
Up for a fun, family challenge? Bricks & Minifigs will lead an exciting engineering challenge for families! Make it a morning in the Garden and explore our spaces with your family afterwards to check out the fairy houses and gnome…
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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May
7
Adult STEAM Camp Experience
Gather your friends for a fun evening outdoors in the Garden participating in a camp experience for adults. Activities include hands-on experiments, team building challenges, and laughs galore! One beverage (beer, wine, cider, or non-alcoholic options) and a personal charcuterie…
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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May
12
SOLD OUT: Seasonal Sound Healing w/ Emily Clark
Join Emily Clark for a deeply restorative sound bath at the Garden. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, ethereal vocals, chimes, and other healing instruments as you relax amidst the beauty of nature. This meditative experience…
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Stories from Our Visitors

I love everything I do at the IBG and recommend membership and attendance to all my friends.
Workshop attendee 
The opportunity for learning is appreciated, as well as the variety of classes through the years. Keep up the good work!
Class attendee
Class was so fun! We had an absolute blast! Thank you!!
Class attendee 
Aligned with our curriculum perfectly - everyone was kind, helpful, and informative.
Elementary School Teacher after field trip visit
Thanks for doing such a great job of getting kids outside and engaged in science in a meaningful, relevant way.
Elementary School Teacher after field trip visit
Our guides were great and the students were engaged throughout the field trip. We love the location!
Elementary School Teacher after field trip visit
I really appreciate how they take care the kids like as their own students. I love how they catch my students attention (they still singing the song that was teach over there)!!
Elementary School Teacher after field trip visit

Youth Education & Camps

Pre-K Programs

Explore our two new pre-K programs, launched by our education team in partnership with local early learning centers. We’re excited for our community to experience our new “Seed to Plant” and “Five Senses Exploration” programs as we grow our educational options for early learners.
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Youth Camps at the Idaho Botanical Garden

Our youth camps are the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and STEAM learning! Designed for kids who love to explore, create, and discover, these camps offer hands-on activities that spark creativity and problem-solving while connecting campers to the natural world. Whether your child is fascinated by science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, or simply enjoys the thrill of exploring nature, they’ll dive into the Treasure Valley’s unique environment through interactive, outdoor experiences. From experimenting in our living museum to embarking on nature adventures, every camp day is filled with discovery and fun!
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NEW: IBG "No School Days"

School holidays and in-service days can still be full of educational fun with the Idaho Botanical Garden’s new youth programming, IBG “No School” Days! Your child has the opportunity to engage with activities that provide a perfect blend of fun and education. Learning at the Garden takes many enriching, interactive forms - from nature journaling to animal studies, these special day programs turn otherwise idle time into an exciting experience.

We are currently welcoming K – 3rd graders, from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, to join us here at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Registration is now open!

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School Programming

Field Trips

These outdoor, interactive experiences at the Garden are lead by IBG Educators and designed to supplement school science curricula and align with Idaho Content Standards for K-3rd grade learners. Facilitated Field Trips are 90 minutes long and occur mid-April – May and in October. 
Our spring field trips are full - check back on website in July for information on fall field trips. We appreciate everyone’s interest!

Experiential Learning Outdoors!

Field trip info & requests for fall 2025 will open on our website in July

Lunaria Grant Program

The Garden began the Lunaria Grant Program in 2012 with the goal to support education-based horticulture or botanical projects within the State of Idaho. Organizations may apply between April and September for grants ranging between $300 and $1,500. The grant process is competitive and limited to available funding. The Lunaria Grant committee evaluates each application based on the following criteria:

  • Potential for a high degree of positive impact within the community, state, or nation
  • Quality of the plan for collaborating with local groups
  • Internal and external organizational support for the project, including clarity and cost-effectiveness of budget
  • The overall quality of the submitted grant proposal
  • Examples of some recent projects funded by the Lunaria Grant include plant informational signage, demonstration gardens, grow tunnels, and support for gardening-specific camp projects.

The photo on the left depicts a project funded by the Lunaria Grant in 2022 that allowed the Driggs Elementary School PTO to begin a program that provides farm and garden education to students. 

Garden Features

The Garden Offers Something for Everyone!

● 32 acres of gardens to explore
● Community events
● Concert series
● Classes and workshops
● Photography opportunities
● Memberships and volunteering

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