MK Nature Center Press Releases and Blogs

Chinook Salmon Spawning at MK Nature Center

Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 10:20 AM MDT

MK Nature Center bridge closed for re-decking project July 5-8

Monday, June 27, 2022 - 3:25 PM MDT

The main bridge at the MK Nature Center in Boise will be closed for a construction project July 5-8. During this time, the bridge will be closed to visitor access for replacement of the decking. 

Celebrate pollinators at MK Nature Center on May 14

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 1:28 PM MDT

MK Nature Center's Bald Eagle Nest: How and Why?

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 4:08 PM MDT

MK Nature Center hosts native plant sale April 22

Monday, April 18, 2022 - 12:31 PM MDT

The annual native plant sale will be held this coming weekend at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. Sponsored by the Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society, the sale offers gardeners an opportunity to buy native plants for their landscaping projects.

Spring Newsletter Available

Monday, April 11, 2022 - 11:25 AM MDT

MK Nature Center building closed for construction through May 2

Monday, April 11, 2022 - 11:06 AM MDT

Idaho Fish and Game’s MK Nature Center building will be closed April 11 through May 2 while it undergoes construction. The nature center located along the Boise River Greenbelt will reopen to the public on May 3.

The Mink are Active at MK Nature Center

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 5:35 PM MST

Trail cameras capture interesting wildlife diversity at Boise's MK Nature Center

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 3:43 PM MST

For the past 20 years, Boise has grown and become more urbanized around the MK Nature Center, but that has not seemed to diminish the number, frequency and diversity of wildlife species that can be found there. 

MK Nature Center's Bird Seed Sale is Almost HERE!

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 4:58 PM MST

The MK Nature Center's Bird Seed Sale is just around the corner. December 3 and 4 (Saturday and  Sunday) from 9 am to 5 pm. Don't miss this great opportunity to stock up on bird seed or start a new bird feeding hobby! You will find gifts of all kinds for nature-lovers in your life for holiday giving! Hope to see you there.

MK Nature Center's Holiday Bird Seed Sale is Dec. 3-4

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 1:53 PM MST

The 15th annual Holiday Bird Seed Sale at MK Nature Center will be on December 3-4 at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. In partnership with Wild-Birds Unlimited, there will be a variety of premium quality seed for sale during this fund raiser. And there is more! 

MK Nature Center Fall Newsletter-Enjoy!

Monday, October 4, 2021 - 11:44 AM MDT

People can now see live sockeye at the MK Nature Center in Boise

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 3:22 PM MDT

No camping at F&G's Boise Headquarters or MK Nature Center prior to capped elk zone tag sales

Thursday, July 8, 2021 - 1:18 PM MDT

Due to ongoing construction of Fish and Game’s new headquarters building at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise and related safety concerns, there will be no camping allowed on the Headquarters or Fish and Game's Morrison Knudsen Nature Center (MK Nature Center) premises, including the parking lot, prior to the start of the resident capped elk zone tag sales on July 12 and 14.

Snakes of Idaho photo exhibit is on display at MK Nature Center

Monday, June 7, 2021 - 1:18 PM MDT

Native Plant Sale !

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 5:50 AM MDT

Put your bird feeders up, but keep them clean says Idaho Fish and Game

Monday, April 12, 2021 - 1:46 PM MDT

After a salmonellosis outbreak was detected in parts of Idaho and surrounding states earlier this spring,  bird enthusiasts were cautioned to remove feeders to reduce the spread of the disease.  If you want to put your feeders up again, just be sure to follow some important steps to protect your fine-feathered friends.

MK Nature Center, parking lot in Boise closed until mid-April for construction

Monday, March 8, 2021 - 2:55 PM MST

The MK Nature Center parking lot will be closed to the public starting March 8. The work is expected to wrap up by early- to mid-April. The Visitor Center and licensing desk will also be closed for the duration of the parking lot construction.

MK Nature Center Parking Lot and Visitor Center CLOSED

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 10:47 AM MST

MK Nature Center closed Dec. 8-21 for parking lot construction

Friday, December 4, 2020 - 2:25 PM MST

The license desk will also be unavailable until the visitor center reopens. People in the Boise area looking to buy a license or related products during this time can do so at license vendors, online, at the Southwest Region Office in Nampa, or by calling 1-800-554-8685.