About the Foothills learning Center
FOOTHILLS LEARNING CENTER SUNSET SERIES
The Foothills Learning Center is a place to learn about our local environment and about the foothills ecosystem in particular. Low-tech lessons include lots of outdoor experiences. Our goal is to connect children and adults with nature through enjoyable and educational programs.
Our building is built with sustainable materials and technology. Landscaping is drought-tolerant and includes an interpretive native plant garden, a working vegetable garden, artistic elements, and a large play and learning area.
A brochure is available that will take you on a self- guided tour of the green features of our building and grounds.
For information on other lessons offered, please see our website.
3188 Sunset peak road (Commonly known as 8th St.) to get here, take 8th St. north thru Boise’s north end. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther.
Contact us: phone: (208) 493-2530 tdd/tty 800-377-3529 email:
FlC-parks@cityofboise.org •
www.Boiseenvironmentaleducation.org SECOND SATURDAY SERIES
• From 10 am until 2 pm • All ages welcome! Activities for adults and children alike • Programs are FREE and no pre-registration is required.
• Please leave your pets at home. Thanks.
MAY 12 - THE SOCIAL NETWORK: THE REMARKABLE WORLD OF INSECT SOCIETIES Sophisticated, intelligent, gardeners, mathematicians… why yes, we’re describing insect colonies of course! Ants, bees, and wasps are amazing insects that form unique societies which are among the most sophisticated in the natural world. With graduate fellow Matt Schmasow we’ll explore the remarkable world of insect colonies and get acquainted with a few societal species you can find right outside your back door. Students of all ages are also invited to get first-hand experience with our very own honey bee colony in our new observation hive!
JUNE 9 - MEET A SCIENTIST: GET HANDS-ON WITH OUTDOOR SCIENCE Graduate fellows from BSU are working with education centers in Boise, including the Foothills Learning Center. Today those fellows will be all around Hulls Gulch with fun and informative science stations. Learn about geology, biology, water, wildlife, and more. These students are the best of the best, and have been developing lessons and teaching students all year. This promises to be a banner day whether you are a science fan or just want to have fun learning about our great outdoors.
JULY 14 - ART IN THE HILLS We have a gang of artists on site today to provide you a multi-media experience. Learn to paint with watercolors, draw with pastels, and much more. Use the beautiful foothills environment as your inspiration and create in one medium or several. This day will be wonderful for the experienced artist and the novice alike. You don’t need ANY experience to have a great day with these talented and patient artists.
AUGUST - We take a break from Second Saturdays in August. Have a nice vacation before heading back to school!
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2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Programs are FREE & no registration is required. Please leave pets at home. Thanks!
MAY 9 - SPRING SAUNTER FOR SENIORS Focusing on our senior citizen community, join staff from the Foothills Learning Center and the Ridge to Rivers trails program to learn about easy hiking trails in the Boise foothills. We’ll talk about hiking readiness, look at maps, then take a short hike in Hulls Gulch. Wear your walking shoes!
MAY 23 - THE BIRDS ARE BACK!. Vickie Runnoe from Idaho Fish and Game is an avid birder and a wonderful teacher. Vickie will make sure you know how to use your binoculars, how to choose and use birding guides, and introduce you to the basics of birding. Then get ready for a lovely evening hike through Hulls Grove to check out our beautiful feathered friends.
JUNE 13 - BLUEGRASS BLOWOUT! The Sunnyvale String Band makes its Foothills Learning Center debut. Though all the musicians are geologists – this is NOT a rock band. It’s bluegrass all the way. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a snack if you want (no alcohol, please), and get ready for an evening of great fun.
JUNE 27 - GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS Elisa Clark from Flutterby Gardens and North End Organic Nursery is our featured presenter tonight. Elisa is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and has a great knack for landscaping with native plants. Using our native plant garden as the walk-around classroom, Elisa will help you envision your own yard blooming with natives.
JULY 11 - MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION! Printmaker Amy Nack from Wingtip Press will be at the Foothills Learning Center with her traveling press. Participants will have an opportunity to create a textured plate (collagraph) using natural materials and try their hand at operating the press to produce a beautiful embossed print. This is our first time printmaking – we hope you’re as excited as we are.
JULY 25 - BIRDS ON THE WING! Come learn about the Idaho Bird Observatory, one of Boise’s hidden treasures. Learn about the work they do banding migratory birds. Learn about mist nets, bird banding, resident and migratory birds of prey and more. Find out when you can go up and see their work in action!
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