Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association upcoming events

Spring TU Project at Marianne Williams Park (05/09/2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

join our partner, trout unlimited at marianne williams park

When:	05/09/2026, 9 AM to 12 PM
Where:	Meet at Marianne Williams Parking Lot
Host:	Trout Unlimited (TU)

About:

We have a volunteer project with the City of Boise to do some restoration and maintenance work on our Trout Unlimited Adopt-A-Habitat area – located next to Marianne Williams Park.

We are looking for 20 people so please sign up early.

This is a kid friendly project. We will walk 1/8 mile to the project site.

The date is May 9th. Start time at 9:00 am. We should be finished by 11:30 to 12:30.

Location: Marianne Williams Park. We'll meet in the parking lot.

Main tasks:

1. Remove bull thistle and spotted knapweed. A plant specialist will provide additional details. See pics below of the two mentioned weeds.

2. We will be picking up the trash that has accumulated over the winter.

3. All of the non-native plants and trash will be moved back to the parking lot for disposal.

Other Details:

1. Prep for the weather. If it’s raining we will hold the project unless it’s a major storm. Wear waterproof shoes/boots.

2. Please bring one shovel for your group. Bring gloves and you can bring your clippers.

3. City of Boise will provide educational info and trash bags.

4. Bring water and snacks if you want them. Lunch is not to be provided.

Please check your calendar to see if you can join us, then RSVP at https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Marianne-Williams-Park-Spring-Project-123818

If you have questions please email me.

Richard Jones

Volunteer Project Coordinator

Ted Trueblood Chapter, Trout Unlimited

coffeerush@myctl.net

REGISTRATION:

1) Please RSVP with Trout Unlimited, so they know to expect you.

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Marianne-Williams-Park-Spring-Project-123818

2)Please register with HRWMA if you qualify for a homeowner's refund. You can check our website at www.hrwma.org to find out if you qualify for a homeowner refund.

Idaho Trails Association: Table Rock Hike (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Please join Idaho Trails Association

for a Table Rock Social Hike.

WHEN: MAY 13th at 5:30PM

WHAT: This 3.8‑mile hike gains 870 feet and features one of Boise’s most iconic viewpoints overlooking the city. Meet at the Old Pen Trailhead at 5:30 pm for a rewarding evening climb. All hikes are weather dependent.

Please sign up below to attend! The group is limited to 10 hikers. Please let us know if you are unable to attend and we will remove your reservation. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as their owners follow on-leash rules where required. An ITA volunteer will reach out with further details regarding the hike.

Idaho Trails Association is not responsible for injury or loss of belongings as a result of attending this volunteer-led hike. Please read our Liability Release here. By signing up for this hike, you are agreeing to the terms of this document.

NOTE: There is 2-STEP Registration:

1) Register with Idaho Trails Association by using the link below.

https://idahotrailsassociation.org/event/table-rock-hike

2) For class reimbursement: Please register for event at HRWMA.org

Tour of the Reserves - Hike with ICL (05/14/2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join the Foothills Learning Center and the Idaho Conservation League for a Tour of the Reserves

Get to know your backyard as the City of Boise’s Foothills Learning Center and Idaho Conservation League team up to offer short hiking “tours” of the city-owned natural reserves. This introduction to Boise’s trails is for everyone and hikes are never more than three miles. Come experience Boise’s trails, flora and fauna, and learn etiquette for future trail exploration!

In April, we will be checking out Hyatt Hidden Lakes! Come discover what’s unique about this Reserve, and learn more about Boise trails!

Tour Details:
Camel's Back Reserve tour is March 19 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve tour is April 16 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Polecat Gulch Reserve tour is May 14 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Military Reserve tour is June 25 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Hillside to Hollow Reserve tour is July 16 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

WHEN: May 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m

WHERE: Polecate Gulch Reserve

COST: FREE , but please you must register (see below)!

NOTE: The tour requires Two Levels of Pre-Registration for all participants.

1.) It is important and required for you register through the link below, so that ICL knows to expect you.

https://idboiseweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=PST&type=FLC%20FREE%20TICKET,FLC%20FREE%20TICKET2

2.) If you qualify for a homeonwer refund, then please also register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 5/2 & the Idaho Firewise Garden Fair 5/16 (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month!

Saturday, May 2nd: Participate in your own home project day or a community event on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day!

https://www.nfpa.org/events/wildfire-community-preparedness-day

Saturday, May 16th (10am - 2pm): Attend the Idaho Firewise Garden Fair to get prepared by learning about fire concerns in our area and by gaining knowledge about fire resilient landscaping around your home and fire preparednesss.

The Idaho Firewise Demonstration Garden at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Horticulture & Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) was the first firewise demonstration garden developed in Idaho to show homeowners how they can live on the edge of wildlands more safely and beautifully.

https://idahofirewise.org/

More information: read our HRWMA Special Firewise Issue to learn about buidling a defensible space around your home!

http://www.hrwma.org/Newsletters-and-Publications

REGISTRATION:

1.) The May 16th event is open and free to the public. No registration is required.

2.) Please sign up with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org. You can check under Classes on our website to find out if you qualify for a homeowner refund and how to download a participation form.

World Center for Birds of Prey @ International Museum Day (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join the World Center Birds of Prey at The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights for International Museum Day.

WHAT: International Museum Day is hosted by the Boise Museum Association. This is event is ONLY at The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. Plus, we've got mouth-watering food and beverages available for purchase to keep you fueled up and ready to play. Get ready for a FREE day of family fun with activities and games hosted by all your favorite museums!

Activities and games hosted by:
World Center for Birds of Prey
Idaho Fish and Game MK Nature Center
Boise Art Museum
Discovery Center of Idaho
Idaho State Museum
The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Erma Hayman House
The WaterShed
James Castle House
Idaho Botanical Garden
Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
Old Idaho Penitentiary
Zoo Boise
Basque Museum & Cultural Center

Artwork by Miguel Almeida

REGISTRATION:

1) Please register with HRWMA at www.hrwma.org if you quality for a homeowner refund. ***Please provide picture evidence that you attended the event when you submit the reimbursement form.

Documenting Idaho's Native Bees with Ada Soil and Water Conservation District (05/21/2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Documenting Idaho's Native Bees — The Idaho Bee Atlas

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

WHAT: An introduction to Idaho's 700+ native bee species, their lifecycles, nesting habits and foraging styles. The Idaho Bee Atlas team (in collaboration with Oregon State University) trains students, like you, to collect, curate, and identify our native bees. We emphasize the relationship between bees and the plants they use for building and provisioning their nests. The Idaho Bee Atlas works to turn citizen science into publicly available tools for land managers and bee conservation.

ATTENTION: PLEASE REGISTER!

1.) It is important that you RSVP with ASWCD so that they know to expect you and so that they can get in contact with you, if need be.

Please use the link below:

https://adaswcd.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37974

2.) Also please sign up with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org. You can check under Classes on our website to find out if you qualify for a homeowner refund and how to download a participation form.

WaterShed Wednesday: Animals (06/03/2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The City of Boise Presents: WaterShed Wednesday: Animals

WHERE: Location: The WaterShed, 6411 N. Ancell Avenue, Boise, ID 83714

WHEN: June 3, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

FREE: no registration required.

Join The WaterShed this summer for free all-ages activities, crafts and scientific demonstrations led by the WaterShed Action Team teens in the outdoor River Campus! This week we'll be joined by local 4-H clubs to meet some domestic animals and learn about animal husbandry.

For more information: https://www.boisewatershed.org/event?id=14F222E8FFEEFDB4485B2A4069957A20

Please register with HRWMA at www.hrwma.org if you qualify for a homeowner refund. Please see our website for more details.

Birding Walk at Barber Park (06/07/2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join our community partner, Golden Eagle Audubon Society for Bird Walking at Barber Park.

WHEN: Sunday, June 7th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Check-in is at 8:50 am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

WHAT: Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a relaxed morning of exploration of the trails at Barber Park, where the Boise River winds through groves of cottonwoods, willows, and riparian wetlands. Barber Park is a county park on the east edge of Boise, and is home to over 120 bird species throughout the year. The river is prime habitat for waterfowl, kingfisher, and herons, while the surrounding trees along the banks may hold woodpeckers, warblers, kingfishers, chickadees, flycatchers, sparrows, and owls. This will be a leisurely outing with plenty of time to stop, listen, and watch. Expect level walking on paved or packed paths, with opportunities to enjoy both birds and the beautiful riverside scenery that makes Barber Park a local favorite.

Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.

Meeting place: We will meet at Barber Park in the main parking lot near the restrooms.

What to Bring: Layers for weather, sun protection, binoculars, closed-to shoes, water, and snacks as needed. No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms are available at the parking lot.

Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI, steady precipitation forecast, or the trails are not suitable for ethical passage, the trip may be cancelled.

Contact Information: Please text trip leader Shanann at 208-284-3554 with any questions.

2-Step Registration for all participants.

1.) First: pre-register with Golden Eagle Audubon Society in the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-walk-at-barber-park-registration-1984701027199?aff=oddtdtcreator

2.) Second: pre-register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org.

Dandelion Festival (06/20/2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Dandelion Festival

COST: FREE

DATES: Saturday, June 20, 2026

TIME: 2pm - 7pm

LOCATION: Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

PRESENTED BY: City of Good, in partnership with City of Boise Parks & Recreation

Join City of Good,Boise Parks & Recreation, and a variety of partner organizations for the fourth annual Boise Dandelion Festival!

The Dandelion Festival is City of Good’s annual celebration of resilience in nature, in our food system, and in our community. We champion this event because a healthy local food system begins with a healthy local ecosystem and neighbors committed to preserving it. This is Boise’s fastest growing family-friendly festival with hands-on activities; local beer and food; live music; and dozens of nonprofits offering engagement opportunities so that all guests leave the festival knowing they can joyfully, easily support our environment- just like a dandelion!

Together we are ensuring that our local farmers and food producers thrive and all of our neighbors have access to the food they need and want.

This is a free event! All proceeds from beverage sales help support City of Good.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DAY OF LOCAL BEER, TASTY FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, AND HANDS-ON ADVENTURE

https://cityofgood.com/dandelionfestival

*Please register with HRWMA at www.hrwma.org if you qualify for a homeowner refund. Please see our website for more details.

Idaho Lepidoptera (Moth) Conservation (06/30/2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Idaho Lepidoptera Conservation

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

WHAT: Most people like butterflies - many are beautiful and are considered important pollinators. Moths - closely related to butterflies - tend to be less popular, however, they outnumber butterflies ten to one, are also pollinators, are often as beautiful as butterflies and have incredibly interesting life stories. This workshop will give a quick overview of both groups and some information on how you can help them to survive and proliferate in today's world that can often be tough on Nature.

ATTENTION: PLEASE REGISTER!

1.) It is important that you RSVP with ASWCD so that they know to expect you and so that they can get in contact with you, if need be.

Please use the link below:

https://adaswcd.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37976

Ada Soil & Water Presents: Wasps! (07/29/2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Wasps!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

WHAT: Wasps are everywhere - and play an important role in keeping the ecosystem in balance. Many people do not even recognize when wasps are present (other than paper wasps and hornets), mistaking them for flies, bees, moths and other insects. This program will give you a quick overview of the major wasp groups from our giant cicada killers (more than an inch long) to tiny fairy wasps that can easily crawl through the eye of a needle.

ATTENTION: PLEASE REGISTER!

1.) It is important that you RSVP with ASWCD so that they know to expect you and so that they can get in contact with you, if need be.

Please use the link below:

https://adaswcd.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37976

Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association upcoming events

Spring TU Project at Marianne Williams Park (05/09/2026)

join our partner, trout unlimited at marianne williams park

Idaho Trails Association: Table Rock Hike (05/13/2026)

Tour of the Reserves - Hike with ICL (05/14/2026)

NOTE: The tour requires Two Levels of Pre-Registration for all participants.

1.) It is important and required for you register through the link below, so that ICL knows to expect you.

2.) If you qualify for a homeonwer refund, then please also register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 5/2 & the Idaho Firewise Garden Fair 5/16 (05/16/2026)

1.) The May 16th event is open and free to the public. No registration is required.

2.) Please sign up with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org. You can check under Classes on our website to find out if you qualify for a homeowner refund and how to download a participation form.

World Center for Birds of Prey @ International Museum Day (05/17/2026)

Documenting Idaho's Native Bees with Ada Soil and Water Conservation District (05/21/2026)

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Documenting Idaho's Native Bees — The Idaho Bee Atlas

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

https://adaswcd.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F37974

WaterShed Wednesday: Animals (06/03/2026)

The City of Boise Presents: WaterShed Wednesday: Animals

Birding Walk at Barber Park (06/07/2026)

Join our community partner, Golden Eagle Audubon Society for Bird Walking at Barber Park.

1.) First: pre-register with Golden Eagle Audubon Society in the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-walk-at-barber-park-registration-1984701027199?aff=oddtdtcreator

2.) Second: pre-register with Harris Ranch Wildlife Mitigation Association at www.hrwma.org.

Dandelion Festival (06/20/2026)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Idaho Lepidoptera (Moth) Conservation (06/30/2026)

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Idaho Lepidoptera Conservation

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

Ada Soil & Water Presents: Wasps! (07/29/2026)

Ada Soil and Water Conservation District Presents: Wasps!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

COST: Free

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise

WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Library! at Hillcrest 5246 W Overland Road, Boise