Community Conversations: Fire in the Foothills

Join us for Community Conversations, a special educational gathering focused on an issue affecting us all: protecting our homes and communities from wildfire.

Learn from local, state, and federal partners about foothills fire prevention, mitigation, and aftermath. Hear from range animal and soil experts, land managers and local enforcement. Community members will also have the opportunity to tour the Idaho Firewise Garden and connect with rangeland, fire, and horticulture experts to learn practical ways to create more fire-resilient landscapes.

Discover, ask questions, and learn steps you can take to help protect your home and community. No host bar and light snacks provided.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 4:30-7:30 PM
Register here for this free event: Community Conversations: Fire in the Foothills

Parking Locations: Table Rock Trailhead Parking Lot, 2421 E Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
OR behind the Old Idaho Penitentiary near the historic barns and garden greenhouses. Volunteers will be on hand to direct you to the Idaho Firewise Garden!

Community Conversation Sponsors: Idaho Recreation Council & Ada County Soil and Water Conservation District

Thank you to our participating community partners:

Boise State University – School of the Environment
Boise State University – School of Geosciences 
City of Boise / Boise Fire Department
Idaho Botanical Garden
Idaho Department of Lands
Idaho Firewise, Inc.
Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission
University of Idaho Rangeland Center