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.

Drop-Off Outdoor Preschool

Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (FLC) is a great place to connect with nature and immerse your preschooler in the outdoors.

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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

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

20th Anniversary Foothills Family Day, April 26, 2025

This is a free event but pre-registration is required.

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Hikes and Hops

Join us for a hike along a favorite foothills trail followed by drinks from a local brewery.

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Location

3188 Sunset Peak Road

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Hours and Contact

Grounds open daily, year round from sunrise to sunset.

Building open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed on major holidays.

Phone: (208) 608-7810

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Public Art

Aero Agoseris by Mark Baltes

Cat's Face Revival by Reham Aarti

Medicine Wheel by Lynn Fraley & Marianne Konvalinka

Smoking Prohibition

Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all City of Boise parks, including within 20 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt, except in designated areas within Ann Morrison and Julia Davis Parks and at city-owned golf courses.

Towing

Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner's risk and expense. You can contact Boise Valley Towing by calling (208) 389-9707.

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