Upcoming Events
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Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: May 21, 2025 @ 6 PM
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help!
Boise River Cleanup at Beacon Street & Parkcenter Blvd
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River this summer. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Meet-up location: Greenbelt access lot at Parkcenter Blvd and Beacon Street
Time: 10AM - 12PM
URS River Ambassadors: Kendall & Madeleine
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Glenwood & Marigold Greenbelt Access Parking Lot
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Meet-up location: Greenbelt Access Parking lot at Glenwood St. & Marigold St.
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
URS River Ambassador: Kayla
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Beacon Street & Parkcenter Blvd
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River this summer. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Meet-up location: Greenbelt access lot at Parkcenter Blvd and Beacon Street
Time: 6-8PM
URS River Ambassadors: Kendall & Madeleine
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: June 6, 2025 @ 6 PM
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help! (Join us for a volunteer social hour (location TBD) after the clean-up on the dates marked with )
Boise River Cleanup at Ann Morrison Park
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Meet-up location: Ann Morrison Park Footbridge (north side)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
URS River Ambassador: Sue
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Veterans Memorial Park
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Meet-up location: Veterans Memorial Park’s Greenbelt Access Lot
Time: 9AM — 11 AM
URS River Ambassador: Sam & David
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Ann Morrison Park
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Meet-up location: Ann Morrison Park Footbridge (north side)
Time: 10 AM -12 PM
URS River Ambassador: Sue
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Glenwood & Marigold Greenbelt Access Parking Lot
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Meet-up location: Ann Morrison Park Footbridge (north side)
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
URS River Ambassador: Kayla
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Beacon Street & Parkcenter Blvd
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River this summer. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Meet-up location: Greenbelt access lot at Beacon Street & Parkcenter Blvd
Time: 8:30-10:30 AM
URS River Ambassadors: Kendall & Madeleine
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Boise River Cleanup at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Meet-up location: Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park
Time: 9AM — 11 AM
URS River Ambassador: Sam & David
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: August 3, 2025 @ 10AM
Details: COFFEE & BREAKFAST TREATS PROVIDED (bring your own cup)! IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help!
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Want to be involved in the festival? You can be a sponsor, volunteer, or vendor!
To submit an activity idea, musical performance request, or other event for the festival… please email lindsey@idahorivers.org
Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: September 17, 2025 @ 6 PM
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help! (Join us for a volunteer social hour (location TBD) after the clean-up!)
Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: October 8, 2025 @ 5 PM (the last one of the season!)
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help!
Boise River Cleanup at Ann Morrison Park
Volunteer with IRU’s River Ambassadors to help clean the banks of the Boise River. To sign-up click HERE!
Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Meet-up location: Ann Morrison Park Footbridge (north side)
Time: 4PM - 6PM
URS River Ambassador: Devyn
Supplies needed: IRU will provide all needed cleanup supplies, but volunteers are welcomed to bring their own.
IRU’s Urban River Steward Ambassadors are required to host two community river cleanups during the 2025 URS program season running from April-October. URS Ambassadors select the location, time, and date for their cleanups and invite you to them. Learn about other cleanups led by our ambassadors on our volunteer page: https://www.idahorivers.org/volunteer
Adopt-the-Greenbelt
Meeting spot: In Ann Morrison Park by the Gene Harris Bandshell located at 700 S. Capital Blvd, Boise, ID 83702.
Date & Time: April 27, 2025 @ 2 PM
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help! (Join us for a volunteer social hour (location TBD) after the clean-up on the dates marked with )
Urban River Stewards Training
Training April 24, 2025 at Idaho Rivers United’s office from 5:30-7:30PM
Spring River Clean-up
Kick off spring in Boise with our first clean-up of the season! Bring your friends, family, and coworkers out to pick up trash along the river banks and Greenbelt.
Date & Time: April 5, 2025 from 11am-1pm.
Where: There will be several clean-up stations along the Boise River extending from Boise to Eagle. (email lindsey@idahorivers.org with questions).
Details: IRU will provide gloves and trash bags, please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear close toed shoes. Thanks for your help!
Stoke the Flow! The Big Paddle Party
Join IRU and our partners at Idaho River Sports for the "Stoke the Flow Big Paddle Party” to celebrate the start of the 2025 river season with an epic raffle drawing, a live DJ set, food trucks, beer provided by Barbarian Brewing
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 6-9 PM
AIRE, NRS, and Idaho River Sports have teamed up for the Stoke the Flow raffle to support Idaho Rivers United (IRU) and their work to protect Idaho’s rivers. As industry leaders, AIRE and NRS are dedicated to designing the best gear for river adventures, while Idaho River Sports has long been a hub for the local paddling community.
100% of proceeds from the Stoke the Flows Raffle are supporting IRU and protecting our rivers.
By raffling off a fully rigged raft package, they’re giving paddlers the chance to win the ultimate setup while ensuring that future generations can experience the beauty of free-flowing, healthy rivers. Every ticket sold helps keep our waterways wild!
Raffle launches Feb 14th!
Thanks to Barbarian Brewing who will donate $1 from every purchase at the event to support IRU's conservation efforts.
This event is a partnership with AIRE, NRS, and Idaho River Sports.
Rally For Public Lands
Join us for a Rally for Public Lands on March 22nd, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Idaho Capitol Building to urge our leaders to protect the lands we love and reject efforts to privatize Idaho’s 32 million acres of public lands.
Salmon Happy Hour
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A SALMON CHAT & HAPPY HOUR AT HIGHLANDER BREWING IN SALMON, IDAHO!
Thursday, March 6th starting at 6:30pm - Join IRU and IOGA staff to discuss the status of salmon/steelhead in Idaho, and what recovering the fish would mean for rural communities.
Fisheries Films & Conservation Night
Join IRU for the screening of a few short-films on fisheries conservation followed by an update on the status of the campaign to remove the Lower Snake dams. Door prizes, beer and IRU swag will be there too!
Date/Time: February 27th, 6:00pm.
Location: Backwoods Mountain Sports in Ketchum.