MK Nature Center, Wildlife education center in Boise, United States
The MK Nature Center spans 4.6 acres along the Boise River Greenbelt, featuring underwater viewing windows, educational displays, and a stream walk path.
The center opened in 1990 as a gift from Boise City Celebrations to Idaho, transforming a former baseball field into an environmental education space.
Through guided programs and exhibits, the center educates visitors about Idaho's diverse ecosystems, including mountain streams, wetlands, and high desert plains.
The visitor center welcomes guests Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while outdoor paths remain accessible from dawn until dusk.
Underwater viewing windows allow visitors to observe trout, whitefish, and other aquatic species in their natural habitat throughout the constructed stream system.
Location: Boise
Operator: State of Idaho
Address: 600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712, USA 83712 Boise 83712 Boise
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-15:00
Phone: +12083342225
Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/site/mk-nature-center
GPS coordinates: 43.60139,-116.18489
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:10
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