Ada Soil & Water Conservation District

Happy Earth Day! What a great time to share the impact YOU made by participating in the Treasure Valley Pollinator Project!

Thanks to local farmers, nonprofits, and the community, over 3,200 native flowering shrubs were planted out across the Treasure Valley this spring. That's thousands of plants providing important resources for pollinators and bird species critical to supporting a biodiverse ecosystem.

Want to learn more about the importance of insects, and how you can support them? Be sure to check out one of our free classes being hosted throughout the summer.

Special thanks to and for supporting this project.

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 18 at The WaterShed! Explore new ways to protect our local environment and take climate action with hands-on activities, games and exhibits for all ages. Plus, grab a free hot dog or tots for the first 200 attendees!

cityofboise.org/earth-day

Treasure Valley Pollinator Project pick up is today and tomorrow for your pre-oredered shrubs!!

April 10+11 from 9am - 2pm
University of Idaho Extension Office at 5880 N Glenwood, Garden City

All plants have been pre-sold, so we do not have extras available. Join our mailing list to find out about the sale next year!

We have RE-STOCKED some of the sold-out shrub varieties, but we don't expect them to be available for long. If you're still hoping to add a bit of variety to your pollinator habitat this year, don't wait. 🐞

Available: woods rose, red flowering currant, golden currant, serviceberry, syringa

Join the Treasure Valley Pollinator Project! More information and ordering online at adaswcd.org

For more information, visit
https://idahoenvirothon.weebly.com/

Reserve your seat now!
Registration closes January 4, 2025. Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this highly educational land stewardship series.
Learn more and register at adaswcd.org

Early bird registration closes tomorrow for Harvest and Hearth! Sign up now to get in on the savings.

This year, our lectures will center on the importance of biodiversity - both above and within the soil. Learn how different aspects of this topic play into sustainable agriculture and create a strong ecosystem, and how you can help create this culture of networking and growth.

February 13 at the Idaho State Museum in downtown Boise.

Register online at adaswcd.org

If you are a new small acreage land steward or dreaming of owning your own small parcel someday, join us this winter for Living on the Land!
This 12-week workshop series is designed to support new and future small acreage owners learn the fundamentals of successful land stewardship, including basic soil health principles, water rights and basic irrigation, pasture management, animal husbandry, garden planning, integrated pest management and more.
Register at adaswcd.org

Early bird tickets are on sale now for the 7th Annual Harvest and Hearth!

This year, our lectures will center on the importance of biodiversity - both above and below the soil. Learn how different aspects of this topic play into sustainable agriculture and create a strong ecosystem, and how you can help foster a culture of networking and growth.

Featuring keynote speaker Alejandro Carrillo.

February 13, 2026, at the Idaho State Museum
Register before December 20 to save

Life on a small acreage is not all great views and beautiful sunsets. Whether your goals are to raise a few animals, create a productive hobby farm or just sit back and appreciate the wide open spaces, land management issues can bring you back to reality in a hurry.

This 12-week workshop series is designed to support new and future small acreage owners learn the fundamentals of successful land stewardship, including basic soil health principles, water rights and basic irrigation, pasture management, animal husbandry, garden planning, integrated pest management and more.

Register at adaswcd.org

📆 We've got more volunteer days incoming. If you'd like to play a part in restoring the NCA and having a positive impact for nature and wildlife in your local area, this is your chance!

🌱 Each year, we've started collecting seeds from native plants in the NCA that provide crucial habitat for both raptors and their prey. We've just planted a bunch of seedlings that were grown in our greenhouse from seeds collected last year, and this year we're doing the same thing all over again!

🙏 We need volunteers to help us collect as many seeds as possible - the more seeds we have, the more plants we can grow and the larger the area of the NCA we can restore. Can you join us on November November 15 or 22 or December 6 or 13?

🔗 Click here for more information and to register https://ow.ly/o5lJ50XnX2x