Upcoming Events
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Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown Boise from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. Our section is a highly used area of the Boise greenbelt — in 2025, our volunteers removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from our adopted section. The volunteer support for this program has grown exponentially, and as our volunteer team grows, it is our goal to increase our efforts to other areas of the Boise River greenbelt.
If you are passionate about the health of the Boise River, we encourage you to join us for an Adopt-the-Greenbelt cleanup.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Volunteer Sign Up Form
Join us for a volunteer social hour after every Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup from May to October.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email questions about the program to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards (Copy)
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown Boise from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. Our section is a highly used area of the Boise greenbelt — in 2025, our volunteers removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from our adopted section. The volunteer support for this program has grown exponentially, and as our volunteer team grows, it is our goal to increase our efforts to other areas of the Boise River greenbelt.
If you are passionate about the health of the Boise River, we encourage you to join us for an Adopt-the-Greenbelt cleanup.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Volunteer Sign Up Form
Join us for a volunteer social hour after every Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup from May to October.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email questions about the program to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Day One of the Sawtooth Salmon Festival will feature a film showing, salmon & Idaho trivia, and live music by The Copper Children!
Learn more about the Sawtooth Salmon Festival and all of the weekend events! Join us for this family friendly event in beautiful Stanley celebrating the 900 mile journey of the amazing salmon!
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Day Two of the Sawtooth Salmon Festival will feature a lecture, live music, and a late night Story Story Night!
Learn more about the Sawtooth Salmon Festival and all of the weekend events! Join us for this family friendly event in beautiful Stanley celebrating the 900 mile journey of the amazing salmon!
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Day Three of the Sawtooth Salmon Festival is the main event! We will have salmon tours, tribal singing and dancing, live music, and much more!
Learn more about the Sawtooth Salmon Festival and all of the weekend events! Join us for this family friendly event in beautiful Stanley celebrating the 900 mile journey of the amazing salmon!
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
Day Four of the Sawtooth Salmon Festival is still under construction! Check back as events are finalized.
Learn more about the Sawtooth Salmon Festival and all of the weekend events! Join us for this family friendly event in beautiful Stanley celebrating the 900 mile journey of the amazing salmon!
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown Boise from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. Our section is a highly used area of the Boise greenbelt — in 2025, our volunteers removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from our adopted section. The volunteer support for this program has grown exponentially, and as our volunteer team grows, it is our goal to increase our efforts to other areas of the Boise River greenbelt.
If you are passionate about the health of the Boise River, we encourage you to join us for an Adopt-the-Greenbelt cleanup.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Volunteer Sign Up Form
Join us for a volunteer social hour after every Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup from May to October.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email questions about the program to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
End of Float Season Cleanup & Party
Our biggest cleanup of the year! Not only is it a major opportunity to pick up litter from the greenbelt, it’s also a party! More details coming soon.
Last year’s event was a smashing success, with 235 volunteers picking up 1,800 pounds of trash! Check out last year’s event while we finalize everything for this coming year!
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown Boise from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. Our section is a highly used area of the Boise greenbelt — in 2025, our volunteers removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from our adopted section. The volunteer support for this program has grown exponentially, and as our volunteer team grows, it is our goal to increase our efforts to other areas of the Boise River greenbelt.
If you are passionate about the health of the Boise River, we encourage you to join us for an Adopt-the-Greenbelt cleanup.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Volunteer Sign Up Form
Join us for a volunteer social hour after every Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup from May to October.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email questions about the program to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Community Cleanups led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Mws0RYeOE0CHX--AkNgyjg2
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Cleanup
Help us remove debris from the banks of the Snake River! IRU's volunteers will be hosting stations across the Idaho Falls greenbelt. At each station, we will provide you with the needed supplies to pick up trash along the Snake River, including maps, trash bags, and gloves. As always, volunteers are more than welcome to bring their own supplies.
This event will take place rain or shine!
Sign up here. We will have several stations with supplies:
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Bandshell | Intersection of Memorial Dr & Riverside Dr
Russell A. Freeman Park | 1290 Science Center Dr
South Capital Park | 270 S Capital Ave
Heritage Park | 2194 Snake River Pkwy
If you are joining with a group, business, or organization, please complete this form and let us know how many will be joining you. Please note that every individual in your group must complete IRU's 2026 volunteer waiver.
Email any questions to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Last day to sign up for the Snake Riverbank Cleanup is Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:59PM.
Afterwards there will be a social at Idaho Brewing Company at 1:00pm, with the Pretty Hungry Co food truck showing up.
Thanks also to our partners Idaho Falls Parks and Rec, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, and Dry Creek Properties!
Community River Cleanup, led by Boise River Stewards
We invite you, the Treasure Valley community, to volunteer with our Boise River Stewards to remove debris from the banks of the Boise River. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email any questions about the cleanup to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup
Our adopted section of the greenbelt runs through the heart of downtown Boise from Capitol Boulevard to Broadway Avenue. Our section is a highly used area of the Boise greenbelt — in 2025, our volunteers removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from our adopted section. The volunteer support for this program has grown exponentially, and as our volunteer team grows, it is our goal to increase our efforts to other areas of the Boise River greenbelt.
If you are passionate about the health of the Boise River, we encourage you to join us for an Adopt-the-Greenbelt cleanup.
Join us for a volunteer social hour after every Adopt-the-Greenbelt Cleanup from May to October.
Everyone must complete Idaho Rivers United's 2026 volunteer waiver before participating in IRU volunteer activities. Please fill out our waiver form located HERE.
Email questions about the program to our Volunteer and Engagement Manager, Lindsey.
Northwest Transmission Summit
Register today for the Northwest Transmission Summit on May 7-8 in Boise, Idaho, hosted by the NW Energy Coalition! Join regional energy experts, advocates, utility leaders, and policymakers from across the region to move towards action and resolve barriers to transmission development that is needed for the region’s shared, prosperous future.
The Northwest Transmission Summit brings the region together to resolve barriers to our shared, prosperous future. We will:
Explore the history of regional transmission and gain a shared understanding of how the NW has benefited from interconnection.
Discuss how to expand and optimize our transmission system and enhance the grid in both the short and long term.
Discuss barriers and identify solutions to timely and cost-effective transmission development.
Join us as we move from plans to action in Boise this May.
The Big Paddle Party
The final night of Stoke the Flow is the Big Paddle Party at Idaho River Sports! It’s gonna be a great night of music, beer, food, and the river community coming together. But most importantly, we will be drawing the names of the 3 winners of the Stoke the Flow raffle! We have an Aire Sweet Potato, a Pyranha Firecracker, and an NRS Pulsar, plus paddles and PFD’s to give away. Learn more about the packages and get online raffle tickets here. Raffle tickets will also be available during the Big Paddle Party.
Stoke the Flow Raffle
Enter the Stoke the Flow raffle for your chance to win one of 3 ultimate kayak packages! Pyranha, NRS, Aire, and Idaho River Sports have teamed up to help support the work of Idaho Rivers United by donating boats and gear for this raffle. Get online raffle tickets and learn about each of the winning packages on our Stoke the Flow page.
Online tickets will be available until April 21st, and in-person tickets will be offered during the Big Paddle Party on April 24th, when we draw the 3 winners! Come party with us at Idaho River Sports – live music, beer, river games, food trucks!
Public Board Meeting
Please join IRU for a public Board meeting on February 10th at 6:30 pm! We will host a Zoom meeting for anyone interested in what is going on behind the scenes at Idaho Rivers United. The staff will report on their work, discuss what we envision for the future, and give you an opportunity to ask questions and make your voice heard. We will record the meeting for those unable to join us in real-time. Watch your inbox for more information, and we look forward seeing you there!
Polar Plunge for Our Rivers
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions a Polar Plunge? The cold? The health benefits? The crazy mentality someone has to possess to even consider jumping in a pond in the dead of winter? What if we told you that by jumping into Quinn’s Pond on January 24th, you could help protect rivers?!? Join us for the 2026 Polar Plunge for Our Rivers at Idaho River Sports to brave the cold water. After taking the plunge, warm up in a portable sauna provided by Sauna Boise. We will have hot beverages from the MT Crate Cafe, soup & sandwiches from The Gettin’ Spot, good friends, and raffles for giveaways!
In-person registration will be from 11-12. Tickets are $7.
The plunge will take place at 12:30 pm.
Register online here until January 23rd, and join us for some frigid fun on the 24th!
Proceeds will benefit Idaho Rivers United.
Annual Benefit
Celebrate 35 years of protecting Idaho’s rivers and fisheries with us at our 2025 Annual Benefit!
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!
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!)
End of Float Season Cleanup & Party
Join Idaho Rivers United, 94.9 The River, and Idaho River Sports for our Annual End of Float Season Cleanup!
We're inviting 250 volunteers to join us and help clean a longer stretch of the Boise River, extending from Barber Park to the Garden City Library. Volunteer's efforts will have a massive impact, helping keep the Boise River clean and healthy for all.
This event isn't just a cleanup—it's a party! After all the hard work, stick around for a community celebration and afterparty hosted by 94.9 The River and Idaho River Sports. We'll have vendors, delicious food trucks, refreshing shaved ice, lively music, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and trash themed games. Plus, as a thank you for your hard work, all volunteers will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes! And that's not all—Idaho River Sports is offering special in-store discounts and discounts on rentals just for volunteers, and they'll be donating 10% of all in-store sales to Idaho Rivers United.
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: 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!
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
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 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 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: 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
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 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
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
Raffle Launch Party
The party will feature the unveiling of a custom Big Wave model whitewater raft from Maravia Rafts to be raffled, as well as Lost Grove’s newest line of beer. The River Beer is a lager designed to be refreshing on hot summer days, on or off the river. There will be river games, live music, 2-for-1 raffle ticket sales, beer, and food! There will be other ways to enter the raffle at the party beyond buying River Beer. The winner of the raffle will be announced August 23rd at the Sawtooth Salmon Festival; you do not need to be present to win. All raffle ticket proceeds will benefit IRU.
Tickets will also be available throughout the summer for purchase. Learn more here.
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
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 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!