Family Activities
Family-friendly events for families with children of all ages. Looking for Summer Camp information, visit our Summer Camp page?
Bridging the Past Lecture Series
May is Idaho Archaeology Month. We are celebrating with a lecture series dedicated to our shared natural history. This programming is provided FREE of charge to be accessible to all. Space is limited and asked that you reserve your seat today!
BLM Archaeology 101: Caring for Cultural Resources on your Public Lands
May 27
6 pm
FREE
Join Jennifer Finn, BLM Archaeologist from the Upper Snake Field Office, for a presentation about Archaeology on America’s public lands offers a unique window into the deep human past. As an agency, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages these irreplaceable cultural resources while balancing the many uses of public lands including recreation, mining, wildlife habitat, rangelands, fire management, and energy development. This presentation introduces the role of archaeology within the BLM, applicable federal laws, highlights the diversity of cultural sites found across our landscapes, and explains how responsible stewardship ensures these places endure for future generations. Attendees will learn how the public can get involved through volunteer programs and responsible visitation.
Do you like chocolate? Thank a pollinator!
June 23, 2026
6 pm
Free
We are excited to partner with Portneuf Pollinator Partnership to host Erik Bartholomew, a regional wildlife biologist with Idaho Fish and Game, for an evening lecture about the importance of pollinators. Erik's job responsibilities include both game and non-game species in Southeast Idaho. Erik moved to Idaho in 2017 with his wife and two kids and they have been enjoying Idaho ever since.
Your event or program registration is transferable
If you are unable to attend a workshop or program, you may transfer your registration to another person or to a different date for the same workshop or program. Transfers may take place up to one week prior to the program date. Please email your request to us. Include the order number and name of the person originally registered for the program and the name and contact information of the person taking your place.
If you must cancel:
- If you request a refund 15 or more days prior to your workshop, you will receive a full refund
- If you request a refund 8—14 days prior to your workshop, you will receive a 50% refund
- If you request a refund 7 or fewer days prior to your workshop, no refund will be issued
- If a camper or anyone in their immediate family is feeling ill, please stay home! Parents or guardians can email imnh@isu.edu or call 208-282-3168, and we will work to place you in another day of camp or workshop when you are feeling better.