Boise, Idaho – As part of national Celebrating Wildflowers month, three wildflower walks will be held in May at the Foothills Learning Center. On Thursday, May 3, 10, and 17, walks will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Foothills Learning Center by the Lower Hulls Gulch trailhead. To reach the meeting place, take 8th Street 0.3 miles past the end of the pavement to the parking area on the right. Parking is limited, so please carpool, walk, or ride your bike if possible. For more information, call the Boise National Forest Supervisor s Office at 373-4100.
An additional wildflower walk will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at Lucky Peak Nursery. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Visitors should meet by the main office building at the nursery. Take Idaho 21 from Boise; at two miles past the Hilltop Cafe, turn right at the nursery sign between milepost markers 16 and 17. For more information on the Lucky Peak Nursery walk, call Kay Beall at 208-392-6681.
The walks are open to the public, admission is free, and pre-registration is not required. The walks will be about one to two hours long on moderately steep but well-maintained trails.
Comfortable walking shoes are adequate. Bring drinking water, sunscreen, hat, etc. A light jacket is recommended. Please leave pets at home.