Public Invited to Take a Hike!
Organization
BLM Office:
Media Contact:
Coinciding with the annual return of more than 800 pairs of eagles, falcons, hawks and owls to their nest sites in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District welcomes the public to experience their public lands during its annual Spring Activities Series.
This year the Spring Activities Series begins on Saturday, April 23 and continues through Saturday, May 21. Most activities are offered on Saturdays, but two will occur on a Friday. Each activity explores a different aspect of the National Conservation Area's fascinating natural resources and cultural history.
All activities will be led by BLM staff or volunteers who are specialists in the natural history of the National Conservation Area and southwest Idaho.
The activities are offered free of charge. Advanced registration is required. Some activities, such as the banding trips, fill quickly. For registration and additional information about the activities, please contact Barb Forderhase at 208-384-3485.
2016 Spring Activities Series
| Month | Date | Day | Activity | Topic | Time | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 23 | Saturday | Wees Bar Hike | Cultural History | 9 am | 6-7 hours |
| May | 6 | Friday | Owl Banding | Wildlife | 8 am | 7 hours |
| May | 7 | Saturday | Guffey Butte Hike | Cultural History | 10 am | 5 hours |
| May | 14 | Saturday | Botany/ Geology Walk | Botany/ Geology | 10 am | 4 hours |
| May | 14 | Saturday | Halverson Bar Hike | Cultural History | 10 am | 4-5 hours |
| May | 20 | Friday | Raptor Identification Lecture | Wildlife | 6 pm | 2 hours |
| May | 21 | Saturday | Raptor Identification Field Trip | Wildlife | 8 am | 7 hours |
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.