With five acres of gardens, greenhouse, and event pavilion, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden provides an outdoor community gathering space, bringing people and plants together in nature.
A dedicated botanical garden in an area of less than 200,000 people is almost unheard of, and yet the residents of Wood River Valley prioritized their very own botanical garden that showcases the five biomes of southcentral Idaho, as well as an event pavilion, educational vegetable beds, an English garden, a pet memorial garden, the Sawtooth Sandbox for kids, and the Garden of Infinite Compassion, home to one of only two prayer wheels in the United States.
Upcoming Events
Are Nativars Equivalent to Native Plants in the Landscape? with Dr. Stephen Love
This presentation by Dr. Stephen Love, University of Idaho retired extension horticulturist and amateur botanist, will explore the validity of using native plants vs. nativars for urban habitat development.
Holiday Wreath Making
Gather, create and celebrate the holiday season! Usher in the holiday season by crafting your very own handmade wreath! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned wreath maker, this is a great way to share inspiration and get in the holiday spirit with old and new friends alike. Light refreshments, spirits and all wreath materials including greenery and decorations are provided. Guests are welcome to bring any special items they’d like to incorporate into their wreaths.
Santa’s Workshop: Floral Candle Lanterns and Holiday Ornaments
Join us to share in the joy of flowers year-round! We’ll craft floral candle lanterns and holiday ornaments with beautiful pressed flowers and other botanicals. These are great for brightening up your home throughout the winter months and also make fantastic holiday gifts!
The gardens and grounds are open to the public from dawn until dusk daily—year round. If the front entry gate is closed, you are welcome to enter, just please leave the gate as you found it. The gate is latched to keep opportunistic ungulates from eating our foliage.
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our EIN is 82-0475551. Thanks for your support!
Garden Hours
Memorial Day weekend through the first Sunday in October.
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm.
Sunday: Visitor’s Center is closed but we welcome you to walk through the garden (please close the gate behind you).
Admission: $7/person. Kids under 12, SBG Members, AHS RAP members, Native American tribal members, military veterans and seniors over 65 visit for free. Donations are always appreciated.
Visitor Center - Summer
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Winter operational hours may be variable depending on snow removal efforts. Please call before you visit to ensure that we are open for you!
Admission: Free. Donations appreciated.
Visitor Center - Winter
Host your event with us!
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden offers a magical setting for private parties, community events, fundraisers, weddings, birthdays, business meetings, celebrations of life and more!
In the summertime you can rent our lovely garden and the indoor spaces. For the colder months, host your party in our cozy greenhouse with, weather pending, a snow bar outdoors. We also have a full commercial kitchen facility.