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Bridgette Johnson
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Bridgette@bogusbasin.org
Early National Public Lands Day celebration to take place at Bogus Basin this Weekend
Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin will host an early National Public Lands Day celebration and community volunteer event this Saturday, August 29th.
Nationally recognized on the last Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day honors the United States’ public lands through volunteer service and community celebration. Bogus Basin’s Environmental Stewardship team is marking the occasion early, inviting the community to the mountain for a day of hands-on conservation and connection.
“The team is excited to celebrate the nation’s public lands with the Bogus Basin community for the third year in a row. From volunteer stewardship opportunities to interactive activities and a raffle, there really is something everyone will enjoy at our early observance of this national event.”
Veronika Odom, Sustainability & Stewardship Coordinator
The day kicks off with a volunteer seed-collecting event, followed by an opportunity to interact with more than 15 booths by local organizations — including the National Forest Foundation, Idaho Fish & Game, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service. Attendees will have the chance to meet the people and agencies working to steward Idaho’s 33 million acres of public lands and take part in hands-on activities at each booth.
The team will also host several Guided Nature Hikes throughout the event. Visit the Visitor Information tent to join in on a hike!
National Public Lands Day Celebration Schedule Of Events:
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Seed Collecting Volunteer Opportunity
- 12 pm – 4 pm | Interactive Booths
- 11 am – 7 pm | The Bogus Creek Lodge, Double R Ranch, and all summer activities open
Summer Activities Open Through Labor Day Weekend
Summer activities at the mountain, including the mountain coaster, scenic chairlift rides, and downhill mountain biking are open Wednesday – Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. The final day of summer operations is Monday, September 7th.
Participating Organizations:
Previous National Public Lands Day Celebrations at Bogus Basin
Saw Table Tent For National Public Lands Day Summer 2024 At Bogus Basin Photo By Cassidy Carter
About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 200 acres for night skiing, seven chairlifts and three conveyor lifts, and an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Environmental education and community outreach programs, primarily youth, serve over 20,000 individuals annually. Summer activities include The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge Course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho, and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org
