The Garden is OPEN this Friday, Saturday & Monday. Closed Sunday 6/30, Tuesday 7/1 & Wednesday 7/2 for our OUTLAW FIELD CONCERTS.
Explore a living museum!

Experiential Learning Outdoors!

The Idaho Botanical Garden is a nonprofit living museum dedicated to furthering science education and environmental stewardship in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Our goal is to nurture a fascination with the natural world through a variety of hands-on outdoor programs including on-site field trips. Our programs include multiple learning stations lead by an IBG Educator. Pre-registration is required. Facilitated Field Trips occur April-May and in October.

Pre-K:

  • Meet Idaho Early Learning Guidelines
  • We can accommodate up to 20 learners per time slot
  • 90-minute program (includes 75 minutes of activities and 15 min. free exploration)

K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade:

  • Meet Idaho Content Standards
  • We can accommodate up to 60 learners per time slot
  • 90-minute program

Exciting news! We have received generous funding allowing Title 1 Schools to visit the Garden at no cost (funding supports admission and transportation), please use this link to secure a spot for your classroom.

For public and private schools who are able to pay the $5 per person rate use this link to register.

Seed to Plant - Pre K

Learners will discover the lifecycle of a plant by participating in hands-on activities. They will engage in an interactive story, sort seeds, and plant a seed in the Garden.
Activities align with the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines.

5 Senses Exploration - Pre K

Using their 5 senses, young learners will explore the Garden and practice using their observational and motor skills. They will be able to taste plants, sort seeds, and make music all while learning about plants.

Activities align with the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines.

Sprouts: All About
Growing - Grade K

Students will learn about what plants and animals need to survive, look for plant and animal needs around the Garden, and visit a unique part of the Garden.

Idaho Content Standards: K-LS-1.1, K-ESS-2.1

Ready, Set, Grow - Grade 1

Students will investigate various plant traits to learn the function of plant parts and apply their knowledge by labeling parts of plants in our Vegetable Garden.
Idaho Content Standard: 1-LS-1.1

Habitat Investigations - Grade 2

Students will learn how to use a scientific tool and apply their observation skills to identify different plants and animals in the Garden based on their similarities and differences.
Idaho Content Standard: 2-LS-2.1

Flower Power - Grade 3

Students will investigate the parts of a flower involved in seed production, use a microscope, learn about pollinator preferences, and help us grow the Garden by planting a flower.
Idaho Content Standard: 3-LS-1.1

Plan your Visit

To schedule a visit:

View updates to the programming above.

Complete the online booking form to reserve a time slot for your learners.

Bring payment with you on the day of your visit, cost of ​$5 dollars per person.

Please note: A $50 non-refundable deposit, that goes towards your group total, is needed prior to the visit to confirm the reservation. An IBG staff member will reach out for deposit.



Scholarship Opportunities & Funding Assistance

Limited scholarships (including busing reimbursement funds) are available for groups in need of financial assistance. If you or your learners are in need of financial assistance, please complete the scholarship form. We will reach out to you with more information. Request for funding will be awarded by the Idaho Botanical Garden based on our commitment to prioritizing providing opportunities to under-served populations and learners. 

The Idaho EcosySTEM also has funding options available, please see here for options.

Getting Here

Bike, walk, carpool, or even jump on a broom stick. We love our
planet and we love it when our guests use alternative forms of transportation. But if driving is a must, here are some directions!
Please be advised there are detours on Warm Springs Ave.
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, Idaho 83712
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Questions?

Please email education@idahobotanicalgarden.org
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