Idaho Botanical Garden, two and a half miles E on Main St and Warm Springs Rd from downtown Boise, was created for the purpose of botanical display, education and research. The newest garden is the Muriel and Diana Kirk English Garden. It was designed by world renowned landscape architect John Brookes, and offers a feeling of 'a light country garden more relaxed than most American gardens.' The Jane Falk Oppenheimer Heirloom Rose Garden features heirloom and other old-style roses in a traditional perennial setting. There are 11 other theme and display gardens. Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Weekends 10am to 6pm except November through April, weekends are noon to 4pm. Closed some holidays. General admission - Adults $4.00, Seniors $3.00, Children 6-12 $2.00
Location:
2355 North Penitentiary Road, Boise Idaho 83712
Telephone
208-343-8649 Toll Free: 877-527-8233
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01/10 Coming to The Boise area
Boise Bird Festival Meridian ID April27 Come and learn more about Idaho's birds with short bird walks, educational and interactive booths, workshops and demonstrations on a variety of topics from bird identification and backyard feeding to wild bird photography.
Sun Valley Wellness Festival Ketchum ID May23-27 The Sun Valley Wellness Festival is an annual gathering of the top speakers and practitioners of mind-body-spirit and environmental wellness. Presented by the Sun Valley Wellness Institute, our mission is to inspire positive change.
National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest and Festival Weiser ID June17-22 Idaho's premier fiddler's contest is back with all the fun and celebration throughout Weiser. Parades, fiddle contest, food and arts vendors and much more.
NorthWest RibFest Eagle ID June27-30 The RibFest is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to show their support for Help Idaho and the community. With 100,000 visitors expected during the three-day event, it's an excellent brand building opportunity as well.
The Lavender Merchant Lavender Festival Kuna ID July15-16 Come visit the lavender field in full bloom, pick a bouquet of lavender and experience the perfume and beauty of this captivating herb. Make and take a lavender bottle or paper lavender sachet. Handmade lavender products will be featured. While you are here, visit with other vendors selling their own special products.
Ponderosa Pine Relay Cascade ID July19-20 Distance is 194.89. A shorter sprint race from McCall to Cascade is 62.5 miles. Teams finish at Kelly's Whitewater Park in Cascade.
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