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…

Boise, ID – May 16, 2025 – The Idaho Botanical Garden’s signature summer concert series, Great Garden Escape, returns for 2025 with a renewed focus on accessibility, atmosphere, and authentic connection. The series runs Thursday evenings in June and late August through September, intentionally pausing during the hottest weeks of summer to offer guests a more comfortable and enjoyable experience—one that sidesteps the high heat and seasonal smoke that can settle into the Treasure Valley. Held from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, each evening offers live performances set against the beauty of the Garden’s blooming grounds. Whether you come with friends, a picnic, or simply the need to unplug, Great Garden Escape promises a weekly tradition of presence, relaxation, and shared joy. “This series is more than a concert—it’s an invitation to breathe deeply, connect with your community, and enjoy the simple joy of an evening in the Garden,” said Erin Anderson, Executive Director…