Spring Cleanup Boise

The City of Boise kicks off Spring recyclable pick up in or around April of every year! The information below is as current as we’ve found. Click the links to find the official information as needed! This is your opportunity to get rid of those extra leaves, trimmings and other yard waste left over from…

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#Idleg Education & Climate Science

In February, 2017 the Idaho legislature, led by members of the Republican Party declined to allow climate science to be part of the state’s education standards. Many who had contacted the legislature in support of science, were disappointed. Sen. Steven Thayn, R-Emmett was contacted about the vote. In his response to the Spokesman Review’s Betsy…

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Ada the Elk #RIP

Wildlife in stress, Ada takes up residence in the North End. Cover photo by Michael Smith Update on Ada’s passing on March 17, 2017 by Sitka Koloski. “Clearing up misinformation since I spoke to them twice during: Ada was blocking traffic so the BPD were trying to feed her and give her water and she…

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North End Wild Turkeys

The ongoing travels of Hazel and Bella, the North End wild turkeys! Cover photo by Mark Goforth. Update! Check out the great article by Anna Webb in the Idaho Statesman – click here. Beginning with a reported sighting in March of 2016, two female wild turkeys have taken up residence in Boise’s North End. The…

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