Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center

3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise

The Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (JHFLC) is situated in the heart of the Boise foothills, surrounded by native sagebrush steppe ecosystem and a diverse assortment of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and amphibians.

Annually, the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center serves over 10,000 students and community members, offering environmental education programs designed to ignite interest in natural resources, science, and Idaho's cultural and ecological heritage.

In addition to education programs, JHFLC houses the City of Boise's Foothills Open Space Division and the Ridge to Rivers Program. Together, all of these programs are working to protect our foothills and keep them accessible to the community.

The JHFLC site offers a Native Plant Garden, self-led story trail and a picnic area, while the building has two classrooms used for field trips, community programs and facility rentals.

Boise Outdoor Preschool

Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (FLC) is a great place to connect with nature and immerse your preschooler in the outdoors. Explore all of our options for ages 2-5.

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Lessons & Tours

Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center provides environmental lessons and programs to schools and groups of all ages. The unique lessons and learning experiences can be utilized by schools and community groups.

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Activity Registration

We offer seasonally themed classes for youth, families and adults all year. Register for upcoming classes and activities may be completed online, over the phone at (208) 608-7680 or in-person at Fort Boise Community Center, 700 Robbins Road.

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Special Events + Upcoming Classes

Boise Birding

Fridays in March, April, May at 9 a.m. Meet at Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center.

Beginner to expert birders welcome to this free class. The first hour will be a birding presentation by Terry Rich followed by the option to go birding.

Binoculars available to borrow.

Explore Nature Adult/Child

Saturday, March 15 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 + Adult
Foothills Learning Center
Cost: $9 (includes adult + child)

Foster an appreciation of the natural world and increased family connections! We provide an hour of themed activities and stories with time for explorations of our facility and foothills environment. Children should dress for the weather and be accompanied by an adult. Fee includes adult and child.