Events
WaterShed Wednesdays
Join the WaterShed each summer on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - Noon for free all-ages activities, crafts, and scientific demonstrations led by the WaterShed Action Team in the outdoor River Campus. Weekly themes are posted on our event calendar. No groups of 10 or more please.
WaterShed Weekends
Go with the flow to the WaterShed every third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for hands-on fun and activities the whole family can enjoy! A Water Renewal Facility tour is offered at 11:30 am for ages 5 and up. FREE admission! Find more info and our monthly theme on our event calendar.
Tour Tuesdays
Join us from 9 – 10 a.m. every Tuesday this summer, June 6th - August 8th, for a FREE tour of the West Boise Water Renewal Facility. This 60-minute walking tour will give you a behind-the-scenes view of what happens when you flush! Learn about how the City of Boise is renewing your used water, recovering valuable resources, and ultimately protecting the health of the Boise River. Closed-toe shoes required, ages 5 and up. No pre-registration required, just meet at the WaterShed Education Center.
Adult Programs
WaterShed Studio
Create beautiful and unique artwork at the WaterShed! These classes are taught by a team of artists and experts who will explore a topic and then instruct you in an art method to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Pre-Registration is required, $15 per person. Light refreshments provided. Class descriptions found on our event calendar. Pre-registration is available.
Tours
Groups of 10 or more may book a free tour of the Water Renewal Facility, Exhibit Hall and/or River Campus during the week by contacting the WaterShed at least two weeks in advance.
Educator Workshops
Workshops are offered year-round for formal and informal educators and homeschool parents. The WaterShed is a host institution for Project WET and offers a variety of water and climate workshops.
NASA Earth-to-Sky-Idaho
The WaterShed is a partner with NASA’s Earth to Sky network, which connects science communicators and educators to local climate science. View our past webinars, and watch for news on upcoming workshops and climate conversations.
Youth Programs
Homeschool Days
The WaterShed offers FREE homeschool programs catered to children ages 5 - 12, but all ages are welcome.
