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| 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 Story Trail Book of the Month - Stellaluna| When | Wed, 5/1/2013 12:00 AM, 5/2/2013 12:00 AM | | Where | Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (map) | | Description |
Foothills Learning Center
A self-guided trail open sunrise to sunset. Stories change on the first of every month.
To get to the Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's North End. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. MapFor information call 208-493-2530. |
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Sunset Series - Birding in Hulls Gulch| When | Wed, 5/8/2013 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM | | Where | Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (map) | | Description |
Fun, Free, Adult Education
Join us to learn about and see what birds we have back in the Gulch this Spring. The presenter is Leanne Lloyd-Fairey, long-time Audubon member. We will orient you to field guides, binoculars, birding tips, and then lead a walk where you test your skills.Hulls Gulch is a wonderful place to see birds of all kinds – from the tiny jewels to the biggest raptors. To get to the Jim Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's North End. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. MapFor information call 208-493-2530. |
| 9 | 10 The Scoop on Poop| When | Fri, 5/10/2013 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM | | Where | Sesqui-Shop - 1008 Main St. (map) | | Description |
What’s the Scoop on Poop? Stop by the Boise Sesqui-Shop on 1008 Main. St. from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to find out!
Boise WaterShed staff will be on hand to show visitors our humorous and informative display on what not to flush down the toilet. View the exhibit panels to see how the City’s wastewater treatment plants clean up waste. Learn how you can be a part of thepollution solution! This event is part of the Sesqui-shop’s month-long series that features over 15 local community groups, organizations, and clubs.
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| 11 Second Saturday - Snowmelt Party| When | Sat, 5/11/2013 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM | | Where | Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (map) | | Description |
Foothills Learning Center
Celebrate spring run-off with us! Explore the ecological importance of snowmelt by becoming a beaver and building a dam, experiment with a hands-on floodplain model to see the danger floods pose to river communities,and learn about the Boise River watershed. Take a hike to see the flood control system devised in Hulls Gulch! Danny Tappa, a BSU graduate student fellow in hydrology, is our host for the day.
To get to the Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's North End. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. MapFor information call 208-493-2530. No cost or registration is required. |
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| 12 | 13 | 14 Story Trail Adventure - Stellaluna| When | Tue, 5/14/2013 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM | | Where | Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (map) | | Description |
Foothills Learning Center
On the second Tuesday of the month we invite you and your preschooler to join us for Story Trail Adventure. We will walk the quarter mile trail and read the book, then head into the Learning Center to do a story-relatedcraft. The program will happen rain or shine.
- For children between 3 1/2 and 6 years old and an adult companion.
- We can take 12 children with their companions.
- Call to reserve your spot: 208-493-2530.
To get to the Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's North End. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. MapFor information call 208-493-2530.
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| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 WaterShed Weekend - Weather in your Watershed| When | Sat, 5/18/2013 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM | | Where | Boise WaterShed (map) | | Description |
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and dive into weather and water science as you meet hydrologists in our community.
At 10:30, join NOAA National Weather Service for an exciting opportunity to learn how the professionals forecast weather, see weather demonstrations, and play a jeopardy game! At 12:00, hike half a mile to the Boise River to release our rainbow trout!Inside the exhibit hall make an edible ice cream aquifer, make and take your own weather instrument, and create a mini tornado! Sponsored by Water Awareness Week, Region 3.
Held at Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center
11818 West Joplin Road
Boise, ID 83714
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19 International Museum Day| When | Sun, 5/19/2013 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM | | Where | Idaho State Historical Museum - Julia Davis Park (map) | | Description |
We’ll be at International Museum Day; a free event that runs from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stop by the Idaho State Historical Museum (610 N. Julia Davis Dr.) to experience Boise’s museum “scene”! We’ll be there along with the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Black History Museum, Morrison Knudsen Nature Center, Basque and Cultural Center, Idaho MilitaryHistory Museum, and many more. The free event is sure to be entertaining for adults and youth alike.
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| 20 | 21 | 22 Sunset Series - Get Your Paint On| When | Wed, 5/22/2013 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM | | Where | Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (map) | | Description |
Fun, Free, Adult Education
Artist Shelley McCarl, veteran instructor at Fort Boise Community Center, is taking her painting and pastel skills outside as she makes her debut here at the Foothills Learning Center. Join Shelley for a free, hands-on drawing and oil painting lesson;all skill levels are welcome, and no experience is required. All supplies will be provided. Class is free, however, due to limited space, preregistration is required. To get to the Jim Foothills Learning Center, take 8th Street north through Boise's North End. From the end of the pavement go 1/3 mile farther. MapFor information call 208-493-2530. |
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| 26 | 27 Boise WaterShed is Closed| When | Mon, 5/27/2013 12:00 AM, 5/28/2013 12:00 AM | | Description |
The Boise WaterShed is closed in observance of the holiday.
The Boise WaterShed is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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