Tree Care 101
May
3

Tree Care 101

Do you want to learn more about how to care for the trees and shrubs in your yard? Join us for a walk around the garden to brush up on topics like planting considerations, pruning techniques, water, fertilization and pest identification.

We’re asking for a $10-$15 contribution for this class to help support our educational programs. Registering for this class will help us with planning purposes but walk ins are also welcomed. Register here. Have questions? Give us a call at (208) 726-9358.

Please note that we will be walking around the garden so wear shoes and attire you don’t mind getting dirty!

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Pollinator Days: Bug Zoo Festival
May
17

Pollinator Days: Bug Zoo Festival

Pollinators, pollinators everywhere! It’s time for SBG’s annual Bug Zoo Festival! Pop over to the garden and get in on the fun with hands-on educational activities in a festival atmosphere. There will be pollinator exhibits, live critters, fun activities, face painting, food trucks, snow cones, plant and honey sales and much more! Entrance tickets: adults $10, youth 3-18 years $5, and littles 0-3 years free.

Note to educators: We invite classes to the garden for scheduled educational tours May 13th-May 16th from 9am-2pm. Materials will be geared towards students pre-K-5 though all grades are invited. The cost is $3/student with scholarships available for students upon request. Please contact Megan at megan@sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358 schedule your class field trip.

¡Polinizadores, polinizadores por todas partes! ¡Les invitamos al Festival Anual del Zoológico de Insectos de SBG! Ven al jardín y diviértese con actividades educativas prácticas en un ambiente festivo. Habrá exhibiciones de polinizadores, criaturas vivas, actividades divertidas, pintura de caras, food trucks, venta de plantas y miel y mucho más. La entrada tiene un costo de $10 para adultos, $5 para jóvenes de 3 a 18 años y es gratuita para pequeños de 0 a 3 años.

Nota para educadores: Invitamos a las clases al jardín para las visitas educativas programadas del 13 al 16 de mayo de 9:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. Los materiales estarán dirigidos a estudiantes de prekínder a 5.º grado, aunque todos los grados están invitados. El costo es de $3 por estudiante, con becas disponibles para estudiantes que las soliciten. Por favor, contacta a Megan en megan@sbgarden.org o llama al (208) 726-9358 para programar la excursión de su clase.

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Wildflower Walk-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
May
22

Wildflower Walk-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie. We are asking for a $10-$15 exchange to help us cover the costs for this walk. You can do so here.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Wildflower Walk-Democrat Gulch (Hailey Hot Springs) with WRLT
May
29

Wildflower Walk-Democrat Gulch (Hailey Hot Springs) with WRLT

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Fairy Trails Grand Opening
May
31

Fairy Trails Grand Opening

We are delighted to invite you to the GRAND OPENING of our new community Fairy Trail! Come experience the magic of the garden and listen to the secrets of the fairies in this enchanted land. This exhibit will be yours to explore from June-September.

Fairy houses are made by community members with love and a little fairy dust and placed throughout the garden. Would you like to create a fairy house for our trail? Contact Sharon at sharon@sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358 for more information.

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Wildflower Walk
Jun
5

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Wildflower Walk
Jun
12

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Jun
18

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Wildflower Walk
Jun
19

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Jun
25

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Wildflower Walk
Jun
26

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Jul
2

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Discovery Club
Jul
9

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Wildflower Walk
Jul
10

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Jul
12

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Jul
16

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Wildflower Walk
Jul
17

Wildflower Walk

Join us for a slow stroll on nearby easy to moderate trails as we appreciate native blooming plants and other flora and fauna of our area. Walks will be led by naturalists, birders, botanists and wildflower enthusiasts. Scroll down for information on couple of noteworthy walks we have lined up for this season! These are not to be missed!

These FREE walks will occur every Thursday from May 22-July 17 (with the exception of July 3). We will rendezvous at Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9am and follow each other or carpool to the trailhead. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult. No dogs please! Bring clothing appropriate for changing weather, hiking shoes (leave those flip fops and dress shoes at home, folks), sun protection, plenty of water and a lunch for yourself. A camera, field guide, binoculars and notebook may help with identifying and remembering plants.

We have a couple of special walks in the queue for this season:

May 22nd-Camas Prairie with Nolan Brown and Bailey Dann, members of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Visit the prairie, learn about the tribe’s relationship with the camas and surrounding prairie and get informed about active threats to the cherished prairie.

May 29th-Democrat Gulch with the Wood River Land Trust. Learn about the natural flora and fauna and hear all about the WRLT’s exciting effort to acquire 2,300 acres of Hailey Hot Springs (formerly Democrat Ranch) land in their long-term stewardship project.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Jul
19

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Jul
23

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Jul
26

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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30th Annual Garden Tour
Jul
26

30th Annual Garden Tour

Join us and 600 of our closest friends and plant lovers for the 30th Annual Garden Tour. Showcasing several outstanding private landscapes in north valley neighborhoods, this always-popular curation of cultivation is not to be missed. Grab your parasol, floppy hat, and garden strolling attire and enjoy the fruits of these passionate gardeners as they open their lovely landscapes for our viewing pleasure. Be sure not to miss the 30th Anniversary Celebration at Sawtooth Botanical Garden with food trucks and music! The celebration will run from 10am-3pm.

Tickets are $35/$40 for SBG members/non members until July 23rd. Ticket prices increase by $5 on July 24th.

***Please note: Your name will be placed on a roster, nothing will be mailed to you. Your physical ticket is a special bandana that you’ll be able to pick up at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden two weeks prior to the event or the day of at the first garden you visit. These bandanas must be visible to enter each garden.***

Click here to get your tickets today!

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Discovery Club
Jul
30

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Aug
2

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Aug
6

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Aug
9

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Discovery Club
Aug
13

Discovery Club

Get in on the fun every Wednesday from June 18 through August 13 for a fun filled hour of engaging stories, fun activities and garden exploration.

Discovery Club is a free program for children ages 2-5 (and their adult helper). You are encouraged to bring water bottles, snacks and extra clothes in case we get messy. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic at the garden after Discovery Club!

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Aug
16

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Aug
23

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour
Aug
30

Garden of Infinite Compassion Tour

This year marks 20 years since the inception of the Garden of Infinite Compassion! Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Garden of Infinite Compassion on Saturdays from July 12th through August 30th at 10:30am. Please bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. We will meet by the north entrance of the Visitor’s Center.

For more information or to make a donation call (208) 726-9358.

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Astronomy Talk and Stargazing Night
Apr
5

Astronomy Talk and Stargazing Night

The Idaho Dark Sky Alliance, Hailey Public Library, and Boise State University will host Dr.

John Moores in a free talk entitled “Daydreaming in the Solar System: Five Planets and Five

Senses.”  The talk will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 5:00-6:00 PM at Town Center West. 

Dr. Moores is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science

at York University.

The talk will be followed by a free stargazing session at 8:00 PM hosted by the Sawtooth

Botanical Garden. BSU AstroTAC members will provide telescopes and a guided tour through

the night sky.

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