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

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
The grounds will remain open every day, from dawn to dusk.
License desk available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Features and Amenities

Programs & Tours
30 Things to Do and Discover
- mobile-friendly brochure
- print and go brochure
Scavenger Hunts
- Pictures
- 2nd grade
- 3rd and 4th grades
- 5th and 6th grades
- 7th grade
- High school
StreamWalk — Open Sunrise to Sunset, Every Day
Volunteer
Newsletters
Meet the Staff

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.

IDFG

Joe Peterson

News

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

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

Come see the snakes of Idaho...their photos, that is! Beautiful photos of Idaho's snakes will be on display in the MK Nature Center auditorium through the month of June. The visitor center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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Native Plant Sale !

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

The Pahove Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society will be holding their annual native plant sale-ORDER ONLINE starting April 28th for members and April 29th for the general public. Not a member, but want to be? Join here!

MK Nature Center
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.

Southeast Region MK Nature Center Wildlife Health
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.

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MK Nature Center Parking Lot and Visitor Center CLOSED

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

MK Nature Center