The WaterShed

Youth Climate Action Council applications are open for the 2025-26 academic school year. This is an opportunity to get involved and spark change for future generations.

The council is supported by City of Boise staff to engage Boiseans in real solutions. We encourage high school students in Boise who are interested in climate action and enjoy volunteering to apply by June 30.

Applications are open here: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/mayor/youth-climate-action-council/

The WaterShed is excited to have Drew Nelson as an Idaho STEM Action Center Extern this summer! Drew is a teacher at the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind and is collaborating with our team this summer to enhance our exhibit hall to better serve diverse audiences. Say "hi" to Drew the next time you visit the WaterShed!

The WaterShed will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We'll see you again on Friday and Saturday from 9:30 to 4:30!

Jump into fun this summer at the WaterShed week-long camp! This exclusive camp is designed for 10-12-year-olds and promises to be an awesome way to spend a week this summer.

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Join us on Wednesday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. for Exploring Wildly: Slow Fashion! A local expert will teach us about the implications of textile waste, how to choose sustainable fabrics, and how to mend your own clothing.

Exploring Wildly: Slow Fashion Get hands-on with textile waste alongside a local textile artist, teacher, and clothing mendor.

WaterShed Wednesday: 4-H Animals in Boise is still happening today (6/11) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, but we are relocating the event to the exhibit hall. We will have crafts and activities in the exhibit hall and presenters will be presenting their animals in the classroom.

Grab a spot in our summer day camp before it fills up! Ages 10-12 are invited to join us for a week of outdoor science where they'll learn about water quality, local ecology and climate. We'll look for aquatic bugs in the river, learn about renewable energy and participate in a stewardship project.

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Applications are open for the 2025-26 Youth Climate Action Council! High school students in Boise who are interested in climate action, developing leadership skills and volunteering are encouraged to apply. This youth-led council imagines, strategizes and implements projects that address local climate impacts and engage Boiseans in real solutions. Apply today! CityOfBoise.org/YCAC

Boise WaterShed Explore more than 25 new exhibits in the interactive exhibit hall that connect you to the Treasure Valley's essential resource: the Boise River Watershed. Shape a sand watershed, dance in the snow theater, tinker at the innovation station and pledge to make a difference in our community.

We're now OPEN on Saturdays! Visit our new exhibit hall, splash in the outdoor river campus, and explore Idaho’s largest concentration of public art, all free, all summer long! Stop in 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Join us every day this week for fun, free spring break activities! We're open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F and this Saturday. Explore our new indoor exhibits, splash and build dams in the river, and join us from 1-3 p.m. for special climate and water science activities. See you at The WaterShed!