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Boise, ID – September 10, 2024 – The Idaho Botanical Garden is delighted to announce its highly anticipated 2024 Harvest Days, a celebration of fall’s bounty set to take place Saturdays from October 5th to October 26th, 2024. This family-friendly event promises to offer a vibrant array of activities, entertainment, and offers a new rotation of exciting themes, vendors, performers, and local artisans each week. Event Highlights: 1. Scarecrow Stroll - Discover community-built scarecrows exhibited along the backdrop of delightful garden spaces. Voting will be open for the top creations, where the winner will receive one free Garden Enthusiast level membership to the Garden. 2. Fall Plant Sale - Hannah the Horticulturist and the Idaho Botanical Garden invite you to peruse thoughtfully curated, Garden-grown autumn plants to purchase on October 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Plant supplies are limited, so don’t delay! 3. Hispanic Heritage Day - Enjoy a…

Garden Celebrates the Fascinating World of Insects with Fun Activities and Educational Exhibits Boise, ID – September 3, 2024 – The Idaho Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Bug Day, scheduled for September 21st, 2024. This family-friendly event promises a day full of exploration and excitement as visitors delve into the incredible world of insects. Our 23rd annual Bug Day will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry 3pm) and will feature a variety of engaging activities designed to captivate the imaginations of attendees of all ages. Highlights include: Insect Exhibits: Explore a range of live insect displays and learn about the diverse roles arthropods play in our ecosystem. From bugs of the world to beetles, experience the beauty and importance of these fascinating creatures. Educational Stations: Participate in interactive stations led by educators, entomologists, and naturalists. Topics will include insect identification, the life…

Idaho Botanical Gardan Continues Community Support for Positive Impact and Change BOISE, IDAHO (April 09, 2024) – Six organizations in the State of Idaho were awarded the Idaho Botanical Garden’s 2024 Lunaria Grant. The Grantees include: Adams Elementary School, Boise – Outdoor Native Garden Classroom Canyon Hill Community Garden, Caldwell – Community Garden Season 2024 Homedale Elementary School, Homedale – School Garden Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides, Fort Hall – Planting 100 Pinyon Trees Orton Botanical Garden, Twin Falls – OBG Plant Signage Improvement Program Teton County 4-H, U of I, Driggs – 4-H Giving Garden The Lunaria Grant started in 2012 as a way for the Garden, a nonprofit organization, to provide financial support for various Idaho-based horticultural education projects with a positive impact in communities, locally and nationwide. To be awarded the grant, organizations submit details of their plan, how grant monies will be spent and evaluated…

Big Botanicals Soirée to Be Held on September 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm BOISE, IDAHO (July 16, 2024) – The Idaho Botanical Garden hosts their first annual Farm to Table(aux) Soirée fundraiser on September 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Ticket and table sale proceeds will support many of the Garden’s horticulture and education programs and the 40-year-old mission of connecting people, plants, and nature in the Treasure Valley and Idaho. “As a non-profit, the Idaho Botanical Garden looks for engaging ways to share with our community the beauty and value of the Garden,” said Erin Anderson, Executive Director. “The Farm to Table(aux) Soiree fundraiser offers guests an unforgettable experience with the added benefit of helping us keep the garden accessible, our lights on and the water flowing.” Farm to Table(aux) is a unique and highly creative event that playfully unites the popular Farm-to-Table culinary trend with a contemporary interpretation of…

Annual Member and Media Event to Held on June 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm BOISE, IDAHO (June 5, 2024) – The Idaho Botanical Garden is kicking off a celebration to commemorate the 40 years of the Garden. Details of the event include: Date: June 15, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Idaho Botanical Garden – Meditation Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Road Beverages and light snacks will be served at the event Honorary guest, Scott Simplot is dedicating the Northern Red Oak Tree that his father, J.R. Simplot, planted on June 29, 1984. Founding members will also be celebrated and recognized for their contributions in establishing the Garden as a space that acknowledges the appreciation of horticulture, botany, and national resources. The dedication portion of the event starts at 2:00 pm. “Having Scott Simplot dedicate the tree that his father planted 40 years ago is a testament to the…