What is the Idaho Botanical Garden website?

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idahobotanicalgarden.org is the official website of the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho, located at 2355 Old Penitentiary Road. The site is the Garden's hub for planning a visit and learning about its mission to "grow our community by connecting people, plants, and nature." Use it to check hours and admission, see what's in bloom or on the event calendar, explore the Garden's collections, and find ways to get involved through education, membership, volunteering, or donating.

What you can do on the site

Plan a visit

The Visit section covers the practical details you need before arriving:

  • Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–5pm, with last admission at 4pm.
  • Admission: Adults $15, Seniors & Students $13, Youth $9. Members and kids 3 and under are always free.
  • Parking note: The main lot is temporarily closed; visitors are directed to park at the Table Rock Trailhead behind the Warden's House, with alternate parking available.
  • Other visit options: Group and school visits, a Library Passport Program, and a Frequently Asked Questions page.

Check events and exhibits

The Events & Exhibits section lists seasonal programming, including the Outlaw Field Concert Series, Bug Day, the Fall Plant Sale, Scarecrow Stroll, and Winter Garden aGlow. Some listings carry future dates, such as Woodland Wonders starting July 1, 2026, and a 10-Acre Expansion Grand Opening, so the calendar reflects both current and upcoming seasons.

Explore gardens and collections

A Garden Explorer and an "Areas of the Garden" guide describe the individual spaces, including the English Garden, Rose Garden, Herb Garden, Meditation Garden, Children's Adventure Garden, Vegetable Garden, Idaho Native Plant Garden, Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden, and The Western Waterwise Garden.

Learn and get involved

The site links to youth education and camps, adult classes and workshops, school programming and field trips, and horticulture therapy. It also explains how to volunteer, become a member, donate, sponsor a plant, or partner with the Garden through corporate sponsorship.

Who the site is for

  • First-time visitors who need hours, admission prices, and parking directions.
  • Members and repeat visitors checking event dates, member-only offerings like Petals & Pours, and seasonal plant sales.
  • Families and schools looking for youth programs, camps, and field trips.
  • Supporters who want to donate, volunteer, or join as a member.

What to keep in mind

The site notes that the main parking lot is temporarily closed, so confirm current parking instructions before you go. Admission prices and hours are stated on the page but can change seasonally, and some event listings show future dates—check the specific event page or contact the Garden to confirm details for your visit.