Boise, Idaho — November 14, 2025 — This Giving Tuesday, the Idaho Botanical Garden invites the community to join a global movement of generosity and help cultivate the future of one of Boise’s most cherished outdoor spaces. Each year, Giving Tuesday inspires people around the world to give back to the places and causes that matter most. At the Idaho Botanical Garden, that generosity takes root in every bloom, every educational program, and every connection made among visitors, volunteers, and staff. Because of you, the Garden grows. “Everything we do at the Garden is made possible by our community,” said Erin Anderson, Executive Director of the Idaho Botanical Garden. “Because of you, the Garden continues to thrive as a place where people come together to experience nature, learn, and connect. Giving Tuesday is our chance to celebrate that shared commitment and invite everyone to help us grow into the next…

Boise, Idaho — November 3, 2025 — The Idaho Botanical Garden invites the Treasure Valley community to experience one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions as Winter Garden aGlow returns for its 29th season. From late November through December, the Garden will sparkle with more than 850,000 lights, transforming its winter landscape into a glowing celebration of joy, community, and connection.  What began nearly three decades ago as a small neighborhood event has grown into one of Boise’s signature seasonal experiences and the Garden’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting plant conservation, education, and community programs throughout the year.  “Every light tells a story — of the people who visit, the memories made, and the community that keeps this tradition shining,” said Erin Anderson, Executive Director of the Idaho Botanical Garden. “Winter Garden aGlow isn’t just about lights; it’s about supporting a place that connects people to nature and to one…

Idaho Botanical Garden two new greenhouses

Photo from the Idaho Botanical Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony - 09/08/2025

Boise, Idaho — Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, 2025, when the Idaho Botanical Garden invites families to embark on an unforgettable, bug-themed adventure—Bug Day, returning “bigger and buggier than ever!" This one‑of‑a‑kind celebration transforms the Garden into a buzzing wonderland, offering more than 20 hands‑on stations brimming with science, art, and garden fun. It’s truly an experience you can’t find anywhere else in the Treasure Valley. Family Fun, Tiny Encounters, and Giant Fun Get Up Close & Personal with InsectsPeer through microscopes, meet live creatures, and encounter marvels like observation bee hives, carnivorous plants, and Bitsy the giant praying mantis (she’s huge!). Explore Through Play & CreativityFamilies can unleash their imaginations at creative stations like build‑a‑bug challenges, macroscopic art projects, insect‑inspired printmaking, dragonfly building games, and face painting. Learn from ExpertsDive into discovery with “Ask an Entomologist,” Insect Camouflage & Mimicry demos, citizen‑science activities, and macroinvertebrate investigations that…