BREN Tackles False Indigo at the Notch
The Notch serves as a pilot project for the Boise River Enhancement Network to study different methods to manage invasive false indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) and to enhance overall condition of riparian areas.
Foothills Fires Impact the Boise River
By Louisa Evers, BREN Coordinating Team Each summer, the wildfire risks in the Boise Foothills rises to worrisome levels. Our summers are hot and dry and the foothills have an […]
Volunteers Endure Prickers and Thorns to Enhance Habitat In Eagle and Middleton
Conditions are improving for native birds, wildlife and fish along the Boise River in Eagle and Middleton due to the hard work of BREN volunteers. With the support of GEICO […]
Barber Park Habitat Enhancement Project Part 2
In a bold move to improve the ecological health of Barber Park and the Boise River, Ada County Parks and Waterways cut down more than 600 invasive trees February 18-20. […]
Barber Park Habitat Enhancement Project Part One
Read more and see photos in Part 2. Feb. 18 Media Release – Ada County Invasive Trees Being Removed from Barber Park Russian Olive, Siberian Elms and Callery Pear targeted […]
The Future of the Boise River GREEN Belt?
by Alan Crockett The Boise River Greenbelt is one of the major attractions in Boise. What other capital city has a river running through where you can fish, raft, bike, […]
Volunteers Enhance Habitat in New Eagle Park
The Boise River Enhancement Network teamed up with Eagle Parks and Recreation to enhance riparian habitat at a new park site along the Boise River in 2019. The project doubled [...]Urban Reserve Feels the Love
120 youth and adults took to the hillsides at the City of Boise’s Hyatt Hidden Lake Reserve in October to create healthier habitat for birds and reduce fire risk. Armed […]
From Weeds to Wetland
By Erin Brooks and Liz Paul Many hands made quick work of planting over 300 trees and shrubs at Jason Cagle’s constructed wetland in Greenleaf on April 20. The work […]
Volunteers Dig In and Dig Out at Hyatt Reserve
More than 90 volunteers made quick work of planting 550 shrubs at the City of Boise’s Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve on April 14 as part of the Boise River Enhancement […]