To receive your member rate:
If you are a Garden Member, be sure to click the "Login" or "Register" buttons in the top right corner of the page to receive your member benefits. This will connect you to your membership and allow a discount to take place. You won’t see your discount until you get to the checkout screen. Member discounts are valid only for online purchase prior to the event.
These concert tickets are date-specific.
Click "Other dates" to choose a different concert night. To ensure the best guest experience and to reduce impact on our garden spaces, capacity for Great Garden Escape shows will be limited. Advance online ticket purchasing is strongly encouraged. Doors open at 5:30pm for all shows. Shows begin at 6:00pm.
All tickets are general admission for lawn seating. Low-back chairs are permitted (8" max from ground to front of seat bottom/30" max to top of chair back in highest position). Please be respectful to all guests and leave higher chairs at home, please.
No outside alcohol will be allowed.
Beer, wine, and scrumptious food will be available for purchase in the garden at every show!
Charcuterie Boxes from Whatever Works Catering!
Order online and your box will be waiting for you before the concert. Quantities are limited. Orders must be placed by NOON on the Monday before the concert.
Three options:
Charcuterie Box-Vegetarian $25
Dried pineapple or ginger
Nuts
Grapes or in-season berries
Crackers
Creamed brie
Goat cheese
Aged white cheddar
Charcuterie Box-Meat & Cheese $25
Dried pineapple or ginger
Pepperoni and salami
Grapes/ in season berries
Crackers
Creamed brie
Goat cheese
Aged white cheddar
Charcuterie Box-Mediterranean $22
Pitas
Cucumber slices
Carrots
Hummus
Red pepper Hummus
Olive tapenade
Feta
STEAM Camps
Fall and Winter STEAM Day Camps
Ideal for: K-3rd Graders (5-8 years old)
🦉Friday, October 10th “Bird Buddies”
Dissect an owl pellet, use binoculars to identify local bird populations, and test your bird knowledge with Bird Bingo!
🌿Friday, October 17th “Rooting for Plants”
Take a fascinating journey into the world of plant life, their structures, and their important roles in ecosystems!
🐾Tuesday, November 4th “Mammal Mania”
Learn about different traits that make mammals unique, create your own mammal track, and explore the different habitats they call home.
⭐Monday, November 24th “Space Explorers”
Ignite your learner’s curiosity about space through this fun hands-on program to learn about planets, stars, and the mysteries of space!
🦖Tuesday, November 25th “Dino-mite Adventures”
Dive into the world of the incredible creatures that once roamed Earth by digging for your own fossil, creating a dino track, and making a 3D dino to take home!
❄️Monday, December 22nd “Flurry of Fun!”
Explore the ways that our Garden’s plants and animals survive in the cold winter weather!
🎨Monday, December 29th “Sprouting Artists”
Connect with the natural world by exploring different artistic styles and techniques that make nature come to life!
*For more information or questions please call us at 208-275-8610*
--> If you are a Garden Member, please click the Sign in/Register link at the top right of your screen to receive your member rate. The discount will show up at the end of the process in checkout after you are signed in and have clicked the "Update Cart" button. Note: The member discount is reflected on the second page.
To register online use this link: Register Here
Registration closes 1 week prior to program date.
Expectations:
An IBG staff member will reach out two weeks before the camp to gather your learner’s information.
We are excited for your child to experience a STEAM Camp with IBG. Thank you for your support!
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Cancellation Policy
Day Programs 2025
• Registration for STEAM Day camp programs includes a 25-dollar non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM Day camp program, three weeks prior to the program date is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after the three week deadline, emergency funds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
Summer 2025
• Registration for camps includes a 50-dollar non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM camp with IBG, June 2, 2025, is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after June 2nd, emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
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General Accessibility Information
The distance from the admission kiosk to the classroom and the more cultivated, shaded portion of the Garden is 212 yards-long. This includes a 24 yards-long ramp that meets ADA slope requirement. There are areas of the Garden where the path material is more gravel-like, areas where the sloped path is lawn, and in those cases, we have alternative routes available that could be used. Please let us know of any accessibility concerns prior to the start of camp, contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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If you are a Garden Member, please click the Sign in/Register link at the top right of your screen to receive your member rate. The discount will show up at the end of the process in checkout after you are signed in and have clicked the "Add to Cart" button. Note: The member discount is reflected on the second page.
After checking out, you will be added to the class/workshop roster and a member of the IBG Education Team will contact you about 1 week prior to the event.
Classes & Workshops
- Refunds are not available if cancelled by the individual registrant. As we are a non-profit organization*, we are happy to assist you so that your fee can be applied toward another amazing class or workshop offered this or next season! Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions. Note: Transfers of registrations must be used within 4 months of the original class/workshop registration.
- Two weeks' notice is required to request a transfer to another class/workshop.
- No refunds for no shows.
- The Garden reserves the right to cancel any class/workshop due to low enrollment.
- Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
*The Idaho Botanical Garden is an independent non-profit organization that receives no state or local tax funding—support from program fees, special events, donations, and memberships make our work possible.
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Saturday, September 6th 8:00-9:15am
🎵Barre in the Garden
We’re taking the burn outside! Join Pure Barre Boise for an unforgettable morning of movement at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Feel the fresh air and flow through a full-body barre class surrounded by blooming beauty.
Fresh local coffee from Slick Rock Coffee available for purchase …because barre is better with caffeine.
Grab your mat, your friends, and a spot in the Garden! These events will fill fast!
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Monday, September 8th 6:00-7:00pm
🌿Seasonal Sound Healing w/Emily Clark
Join Emily Clark for a deeply restorative sound bath at the Garden. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, ethereal vocals, chimes, and other healing instruments as you relax amidst the beauty of nature. This meditative experience will help calm the nervous system, release tension, and create space for inner peace. Whether you’re new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, this is a perfect opportunity to reset and recharge.
Note: Please bring water, a yoga mat/blanket, a pillow, and anything else to make yourself comfortable during this outdoor experience.
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Tuesday, September 9th and September 16th 5:30-7:30pm
🍂Autumnal Forest Bathing Series
Join Casey O’Leary, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for two-part series. A "forest bath" doesn't require a swimsuit, or even water! Instead, a forest bath is a mellow, sensory walk in nature, where participants are given a series of prompts to drop into the present and connect with the more-than-human world that surrounds them. For the best experience wear comfy clothes, walking shoes, bring an extra layer of clothes to keep warm, and a folding chair or blanket. This unique opportunity will deepen your relationship with the natural world as you observe the signs of fall!
Note: This is an outdoor experience.
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Saturday, September 13th 10:00am-1:00pm
📒Nature Journaling Workshop w/Watercolor
Let your creativity shine with JKStudios at the Idaho Botanical Garden! During this workshop you’ll discover the art of Nature Journaling. Hone your observational drawing and watercolor painting skills while exploring the beautiful garden spaces (weather permitting). Basic materials will be provided.
The workshop will feature both indoor and outdoor activities, depending on the weather, and is designed for participants of all skill levels, particularly high school-age and adults. Join us for a relaxing and creative experience, and feel free to share your work with fellow participants.
Participants will leave with a watercolor brush/pen, waterproof pen, and a watercolor art journal to continue their creative journey!
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Wednesday, September 17th 6:00-8:00pm
🌞Crochet for Absolute Beginners
If you’ve always been curious about crochet, but not sure where to start, this is the class for you! Welcome to our judgement free zone, where all questions are welcome! This class will focus on helping participants with the foundational building blocks of crochet: slip knot, yarn over, chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. During class we’ll work on making a little dish scrubbie. Participants will walk away from class with a crochet hook, enough yarn to finish their scrubbie, and the beginnings of some crochet muscle memory! The class will take place outdoors in the English Garden and can move indoors weather depending.
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Monday, September 22nd 6:00-8:00pm
🌻Fall Equinox Sound & Somatic Experience
Join us for a transformative evening in celebration of the Fall Equinox—a time to honor balance, harvest, and inner stillness. Set in the serene beauty of the Idaho Botanical Garden, this immersive Sound & Somatic Experience invites you to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the changing rhythm of the seasons. The evening opens with a soulful cello performance by Third Seven Music, setting the tone for a deeply restorative journey.
Then, allow yourself to be guided inward with a nourishing sound meditation led by The Divine Orchestra—a powerful trio of sound practitioners: Emily Clark, Brian Louderbough , and Kelly Lee, accompanied by Third Seven. Through a blend of crystal bowls, gongs, vocal toning, cello, and somatic guidance, you’ll be held in a sacred space of resonance, renewal, and equanimity. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, pillow or anything that supports your comfort as you relax into the magic of the Idaho Botanical Garden’s Meditation Garden.
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Saturday, September 27th 10:30am-12:30pm
💧Cyanotype Workshop
Explore Cyanotype print making with Jessie Swimeley at IBG!
Cyanotype is a historical photographic print-making process, characterized by its rich monochromatic blues. It uses the power of the sun to make wonderful contact prints. In the late 1800s, this process was used to create botanical prints for documentation. Cyanotype has since become a way to endlessly express yourself. In this workshop, local artist Jessie Swimeley will guide the group through the step-by-step process of making prints and starting their own cyanotype practice.
- A brief history of the cyanotype process.
- The chemistry behind the process.
- How to prepare paper, expose, and develop prints
Note: This class will be at the IBG outdoor classroom, and the cost includes Garden admission.
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Monday, September 29th 5:30-7:30pm
🌼Wildflower Watercolor Workshop w/Moonstruck Creations
Join Kaylee of Moonstruck Creations for a wonderful watercolor evening as you paint an Idaho Botanical Garden inspired watercolor on a 9x12" canvas with step-by-step guidance. This is an all ages and all skill levels experience that allows you to embrace the beauty and inspiration of the Garden, while finding your own unique flow with watercolor! One beverage (beer, wine, cider, or non-alcoholic options) and a personal charcuterie snack cup (Gluten-Free) per person from Grazing Gems is included!
This is an outdoor experience weather permitting. An indoor location will be used if needed.