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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Upcoming Classes and Workshops

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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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.
Check it out here

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!
Check it out here

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!

Register here

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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