Boise River Enhancement Network

BREN Coordinating Team Meeting
2019-09-11 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Boise) | Idaho Fish and Game, 15950 N Gate Blvd, Nampa, ID, 83687, United States
The Boise River Enhancement Network Coordinating Team meets every two months. The Coordinating Team is responsible for running the organization. That includes setting goals, holding events, fundraising, communications and implementation of the Boise River Enhancement Plan. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings and participate in the discussion. There’s also time for public comment. Below is the agenda. Hope to see you there!
8:30 Welcome and Introductions
8:35 Agenda review, approve minutes from last meeting
8:40 CT Business

Financial and Fundraising reports
Report from the Board
Coordinator Update and New Database
Election Report
Orientation for new members

9:10 Discussion on CT Leadership for new term

CT Leadership – Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
CT Subcommittees – Admin, Fundraising, Outreach, Strategic Planning

9:30 BREN 2020 Strategic Planning Review and Discussion

CT vote on Strategic Planning Process

10:00 Outreach

Boise River Boogie
Member Appreciation Party

10:15 Project Updates

Middleton Project
Cottonwood Creek Project

10:25 Member and Public Comments
10:30 Meeting end

BREN Board Meeting
2019-09-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Ecosystem Sciences, 202 N 9th St #400, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
The Boise River Enhancement Network Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss strategic planning and succession. Please let us know if you plan on attending this meeting. info@boiseriverenhancement.org

Boise River Float Trip - Middleton to Caldwell
2019-09-06 08:30 - 13:00
BREN takes small groups rafting on reaches that are off the beaten path. Participants on these trips must be prepared to drag or carry the rafts, portage obstacles, get in and out of the rafts frequently and be flexible on how long the trip will take. BREN supplies the rafts and safety gear and the paddle boats are guided by experienced volunteers. Donations are accepted on trip day.
September 6 – Middleton Bridge to Whittenberger Park, Caldwell, 8:30 am – ~1:00 pm. This reach is punctuated by irrigation diversions and return flows – the Boise River at work. We’ll float past volcanic cliffs and visit the site of the new Plymouth St Bridge.
Please RSVP to info@boiseriverenhancement.org by August 30 so we can plan. Space is limited.

Water Quality Project Tour
2019-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | 2208 E Chicago Caldwell Idaho, 2208 E Chicago Blvd, Caldwell, Idaho
9th Annual Canyon Soil Conservation District & Lower Boise Watershed Council 319 Project Tour
Date: August 29, 2019
Time: 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM
Meet at the Canyon Soil Conservation District
2208 E. Chicago Blvd. Ste. A Caldwell, ID
Please use the back-parking lot and door
Agenda
Leave office 8:30 AM
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM – Bicandi Sprinkler Project – Lincoln Rd Caldwell
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Vandenberg Sprinkler Project – Galloway Rd Caldwell
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM – Farmers’ Co-Operative Ditch Company Project – Parma Rd Parma
11:30 AM – 12:15 AM – Pintail Ranch Sprinkler Project – HWY 95 Parma
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Peaceful Belly Farm Lunch w/ Christopher Swain Presentation
and Cover Crop Tour – Hoskins Rd Caldwell
3:45 PM – Arrive back Canyon SCD office – 2208 E. Chicago, Caldwell
Please RSVP by August 16, 2019 to:
Mary.Rosen@id.usda.gov or 208-779-3446
Lori.Kent@id.nacdnet.net or 208-779-3443

Wild Wetlands Nature Walk with ASL Interpretation
2019-08-20 19:00 - 19:45 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID, 83712, United States
Wetland ecologist Chris Murphy of Idaho Department of Fish and Game will lead a visit to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival wetland. You’ll learn about the important role wetlands play in the ecosystem and find out what animals and plants live there. You do not have to attend the Shakespeare Festival presentation of Julius Caesar, but you’ll have plenty of time to get to your seats if you do.This event is suitable for all ages. Please walk past the ticket windows and meet us to the west of the Cafe.
American sign language interpretation will be provided.
This is a free event open to everyone (but no dogs).

Boise River Float Trip - Star
2019-08-08 09:00 - 13:00
BREN takes small groups rafting on reaches that are off the beaten path. Participants on these trips must be prepared to drag or carry the rafts, portage obstacles, get in and out of the rafts frequently and be flexible on how long the trip will take. BREN supplies the rafts and safety gear, and the paddle boats are guided by experienced volunteers. Donations are accepted on trip day.
August 8 – Star Bridge to Lansing Lane, 9:00 am – ~1:00. Enjoy the river as it meanders through active floodplains and large black cottonwood trees. We’ll meet at the Lansing Lane Idaho Fish and Game public access. From State Highway 44, turn south on Lansing Lane and follow it to the river.
Please RSVP to info@boiseriverenhancement.org by August 1 to allow us time to prepare.

Coordinating Team Meeting
2019-07-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Boise WaterShed, 11818 W. Joplin Rd., d, Boise, ID, 83714, United States
The BREN Coordinating Team meets six times a year. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please see the agenda below and hope to see you there!
4:00 Welcome and Introductions
4:10 Agenda review, approve minutes from last meeting
4:15 Tour of Boise WaterShed let by Amy Hughes
4:45 How is BREN doing? A review of the Work Plan

Goal #1 Foster organizational health of BREN
Goal #2 Connect with new stakeholders and engage existing members
Goal #3 Implement Boise River Enhancement Plan

5:15 Leadership Succession Strategy and CT Adoption
5:25 Results from CT Member Skills Survey
5:35 Strategic Planning Primer – What is a Strategic Plan and how can it help BREN?
6:00 CT Business

Financial report and report from the Board
Coordinator Update
Form Election Committee
Form Annual Membership Meeting Committee

6:20 Member and Public Comments
6:30 Meeting end. Optional site visit to Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve following meeting!

Nature Walk at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival
2019-07-16 19:00 - 19:45 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID, 83712, United States
We’ll walk the beautiful trails in William Shakespeare Park with rare plant specialist Michael Mancuso of Mancuso Botanical Services. Many interesting plants grow on the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, and Michael will share his wealth of knowledge. You do not have to attend the Shakespeare Festival presentation of The Music Man, but you’ll have plenty of time to get to your seats if you do. This event is suitable for all ages. Please walk past the ticket booths and meet us to the west of the Cafe.

Bird Walk at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
2019-06-11 19:00 - 19:45 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID, 83712, United States
We’ll walk the beautiful trails of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and discover the birds of the Barber Pool. Local bird expert Heidi Ware, Education Director of the BSU Intermountain Bird Observatory, . will lead the walk. The pool is home to many species of waterfowl as well as hawks, eagles and songbirds. Limited pairs of binoculars will be available. You do not have to attend the Shakespeare Festival presentation of Witness for the Prosecution, but you’ll have plenty of time to get to your seats if you do.
This event is suitable for all ages. Please walk past the ticket booths and meet us to the west of the Cafe.
