Idaho Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Boise, United States.
The Idaho Botanical Garden spans 32 acres of landscaped grounds featuring native plants, meditation areas, rose collections, and herb gardens at Old Penitentiary Road.
The garden opened in 1984 through the initiative of botanist Dr. Christopher Davidson, who gathered 17 local leaders to establish this natural space.
The garden functions as an educational center providing nature-focused workshops, seasonal classes, and environmental programs for children and adults throughout the year.
Visitors can access the gardens through annual memberships or daily admission fees, with extended hours during special events like Winter Garden displays.
The garden incorporates the grounds of a former prison facility, transforming the space into botanical collections that showcase Idaho's native plant species.
Inception: 1984
Official opening: 1984
Website: http://idahobotanicalgarden.org
GPS coordinates: 43.60120,-116.16120
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:39
This selection showcases the monuments, historical buildings, and natural spaces of Boise, Idaho's capital. Discover the Old Penitentiary from 1872, the Capitol with its sandstone dome, and parks like Kathryn Albertson with its wildlife viewing areas. The city also includes cultural institutions such as the Basque Museum, the 1927 Egyptian Art Deco Theater, and natural spaces like the 40 km trail along the Boise River.
Albertsons Stadium
2.8 km
Old Idaho State Penitentiary
189 m
Old Idaho Penitentiary Site
188 m
Assay Office
3 km
St. Alphonsus Hospital
3.3 km
Discovery Center of Idaho
3.1 km
MK Nature Center
1.9 km
Warm Springs Avenue Historic District
1.7 km
Christ Chapel
2.6 km
Garfield School
2.8 km
John A. O'Farrell Cabin
3.3 km
Moore–Cunningham House
1.7 km
Artesian Water Co. Pumphouse and Wells
383 m
Alexander House
3.1 km
Idaho National Guard Armory
2.3 km
West Warm Springs Historic District
2.9 km
Bishop Funsten House
240 m
Hopffgarten House
2.9 km
John Regan American Legion Hall
3 km
Rosedale Odd Fellows Temple
2.8 km
Fred Reiger Houses
3.2 km
Roosevelt School
1.9 km
Reclamation Service Boise Project Office
2.7 km
Kieldson Double House
3.3 km
C. C. Cavanah House
2.9 km
John A. O'Farrell House
3.1 km
H. C. Burnett House
438 m
Joseph Chitwood House
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