MK Nature Center

The Idaho Fish and Game MK Nature Center offers a unique wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The StreamWalk and Visitor Center provide a glimpse of Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. Underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fish-eye view of the world.

 

Visitor Center
and Gift Shop

January 20th to March 4th  2018:

  • Tuesday-Friday 10 am -4 pm
  • Monday Closed
  • Sat and Sun Closed
  • CLOSED: 
    Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Day


March 5 to November 3rd 2018:

  • Tuesday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Monday Closed
  • Saturday and Sunday 11 am-5 pm
  • CLOSED: 
    Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Day

Features and Amenities

Location

The MKNC is located between Municipal Park and the Boise Greenbelt. The Center is not obvious from the road - it is situated behind the Fish and Game Headquarters building on Walnut Street.

 

Great Blue Heron
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IDFG
Red fox on the StreamWalk
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Joe Peterson
Young Mule deer in the MKNC
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© Tony Attanasio

 

News

  • Mink Play at MK Nature Center

    Friday, June 29, 2018 - 4:49 PM MDT
    A family of mink take up residence at the Nature Center.    
    MK Nature Center

  • MK Nature Center Seeks 2018-2019 AmeriCorps Member

    Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 7:03 AM MDT
    The MK Nature Center in partnership with the Friends of MK Nature Center is proud to announce that our AmeriCorps Member position  is open for 2018-2019. This valuable member of our team helps in the day-to-day operations of our education and outreach program.
    MK Nature Center

  • Spring Wildlife Celebration is at the MK Nature Center in Boise on April 28

    Friday, April 13, 2018 - 9:51 AM MDT
    Idaho Fish and Game invites people to join in a fun and educational Spring Wildlife Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28  at the MK Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. This family-friendly event provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about Idaho’s amazing wildlife. Admission is $3 per person, ages three and over.
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  • MK Nature Center hosts native plant sale April 28

    Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 4:37 PM MDT
    The annual native plant sale will be Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.  
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  • Steelhead Spawning at MK Nature Center

    Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 12:17 PM MDT
    For the last few weeks, steelhead have been spawning at MK Nature Center in the large viewing window. They appear to be done now, but here is a video of the spawning behavior in case you missed it. Be sure to watch until the end as the female will make  a  pass over the nest with her digging behavior at the 45 second mark!
    MK Nature Center Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri)
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IDFG
600 South Walnut
Boise, Idaho 83712
Phone: (208) 334-2225
 
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