Upcoming Events
23rd Annual Garden Tour
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden's 23rd Annual Garden Tour will be held July 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ticket prices: Advance purchase (through July 26) - $25 - Members, $30 - NonMembers Day before and day of purchases (July 27 & 28): $30 Members, $35 NonMembers All private gardens close at 2:00 pm Click here to purchase tickets online, call 208.726.9358, or stop by the Sawtooth Botanical Garden during business hours.
Find out more »Discovery Club – Wednesdays 6/13-8/15
DISCOVERY CLUB Similar to story hour at libraries, Discovery Club is perfect summer activity for youth 4 to 8 years old. The hour-long programs are free and require no pre-registration to participate. Each session features engaging stories, fun activities and Garden explorations around an environmentally related theme, including Worms!, Insects in the Stream, Our 5 Senses, Favorite Flowers, Fruits and Seeds, Leaves in Autumn, The World of Roots and more! Discovery Club will be offered each Tuesday from 10-11 AM June…
Find out more »Geology of the Wood River Valley – talk
Geologically, the area around the Wood River Valley is comprised of complex rocks and landforms made of granite, sedimentary rocks, basalt lava flows, fascinating core complexes, and even a nearby caldera. We have it all! Learn about this fascinating geology and how it influences native plants, garden soils, mining, earthquakes and, now, floods! SBG is offering both an evening lecture and an all day field trip led by Idaho State University geosciences professor Dr. Paul Link. Instructor: Dr. Link joined…
Find out more »Geology of the Wood River Valley – field trip
Geologically, the area around the Wood River Valley is comprised of complex rocks and landforms made of granite, sedimentary rocks, basalt lava flows, fascinating core complexes, and even a nearby caldera. We have it all! Learn about this fascinating geology and how it influences native plants, garden soils, mining, earthquakes and, now, floods! SBG is offering both an evening lecture and an all day field trip led by Idaho State University geosciences professor Dr. Paul Link. Instructor: Dr. Link joined…
Find out more »Free Tours of the Garden of Infinite Compassion
Sawtooth Botanical Garden will again offer free guided tours of the Garden of Infinite Compassion beginning on May 12 and running through September 29. Tours run from 10-11 AM and are suitable for all ages. SBG Education Director Kristin Fletcher or other trained interpreters will lead walks. The Compassion Garden was created to honor the 2005 visit of the Dalai Lama to the Wood River Valley and hosts a rare Tibetan prayer wheel, one of 2 of its size in…
Find out more »Wildflower Walks: Early Wood River Valley Wildflowers, part 2
From the deserts to the high mountains, Central Idaho abounds in wildflowers from spring through fall. But for the lower elevations of the Wood River Valley around Ketchum, June is the month you don't want to miss. SBG and the Idaho Native Plant Society are taking advantage of the floral abundance by scheduling 2 early season wildflower walks - June 13 and and June 27, both Wednesdays, and both run from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Exact locations will be…
Find out more »Medicinal Plants of the Wood River Valley
Back by popular demand, herbalist Darcy Williamson returns to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden to teach wildcrafting and herbal preparation techniques. Participants will harvest plants on and off site and learn to create useful products they can take home. Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8, 2018; 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Cost: $195 SBG members/ $225 nonmembers. This workshop will fill quickly and preregistration required. Fee includes all materials plus a copy of Medicinal Plants…
Find out more »Wildflower Walks: 4th of July Lake
On this relatively short, high elevation hike to 4th of July Lake in the White Cloud Mountains, participants will truly experience Idaho's spectacular mountain flora. Expect to see 30 species of wildflowers, including sego lily, penstemons, marsh marigold, elephant head, bistort, shooting star, mountain gentian, and more. Wildflower Walks are free and happen rain or shine. Bring appropriate outerwear, sturdy walking shoes, water, sunscreen, hat and lunch. Some walks are appropriate for children age 7 years and older accompanied by an adult.…
Find out more »Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Stan Miller
This is an exceptional opportunity to learn the fundamentals of realism, impressionism and abstraction from a master watercolorist in a small class setting. Learn how to explore landscape painting by choosing a paintable subject that matches ones skill level, technique, color, creating mood, understanding composition & design. Day/Time: Wednesday-Friday; July 25-27, 2018; 9 am-4 pm Location: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 11 Gimlet Road, 4 miles south of Ketchum, Idaho Cost: $400 SBG members/$450 nonmembers. Act now, class fills quickly! Call 208-726-9358 to…
Find out more »Astronomy in the Garden – Family Night at Croy Canyon
Dr. Tim Frazier, our favorite astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will offer 4 nights of lectures and night sky viewing in 2018. Participants will start inside at 7:00 pm with a featured lecture (see schedule below). Then, weather permitting, we'll move outside at 8:00 pm to observe “Oh Wow!” deep sky objects and other celestial wonders. Kristin Fletcher, SBG Education Director, will share lore about constellations visible with the naked eye. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars or spotting…
Find out more »Watercolor Weekend
Laura Vogel of the New York Botanical Garden returns to teach this intimate, 2-day watercolor workshop. On Day One participants will focus on techniques and then on Day Two apply those techniques using leaf images. Suitable for both beginners and those who wish to refine their skills. The class will be held Saturday & Sunday, August 25-26 from 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day. Cost: $195 SBG members/$225 nonmembers. Preregistration required; payment reserves your spot. Class fills quickly. Instructor: Nationally recognized artist and…
Find out more »From Graphite to Color
Lotus in graphite (L) and graphite with color (R) by Laura Vogel Laura Vogel of the New York Botanical Garden returns to teach an intimate, 3-day watercolor workshop. Day One: explore the tools of graphite and classical light on form. Day Two: color theory and applied techniques. Day Three: refine techniques with additional reference material or one's own subjects. Suitable for both beginners and those who wish to refine their skills. The workshop will be held Tuesday-Thursday, August 28-30 from 10…
Find out more »Astronomy in the Garden – The horse, the maiden and the queen
Dr. Tim Frazier, our favorite astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will offer 4 nights of lectures and night sky viewing in 2018. Participants will start inside at 7:00 pm with a featured lecture (see schedule below). Then, weather permitting, we'll move outside at 8:00 pm to observe “Oh Wow!” deep sky objects and other celestial wonders. Kristin Fletcher, SBG Education Director, will share lore about constellations visible with the naked eye. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars or spotting…
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