About
Boise Urban Garden School programs include Outdoor Preschool for ages 3.5 to 5, Culinary for all ages, Garden & Environmental Education, and Summer & Break Camps. Children take part in gardening, harvesting from the garden, beekeeping, garden planning, composting, and cooking healthy meals.
Programs
- Outdoor Preschool — August-May, ages 3.5-5 · Our garden provides an environment for preschoolers to observe, discover, experiment and learn. Lessons focus on gardening to encourage exploration, creativity and healthy eating.
- Culinary — all ages · Participants harvest from the BUGS garden and learn a variety of culinary skills while putting together healthy and flavorful meals.
- Garden & Environmental Education — Offers a variety of garden and environmental education opportunities, including beekeeping, garden planning, composting and more.
- Summer & Break Camps — Using the BUGS education garden as a summer grow lab, children enrolled in garden and culinary camps explore and discover what grows and lives in the garden.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: During the school year, the BUGS education team is focused on facilitating on-site field trips, outreach lessons, and evening programs. Summer offers week-long garden and culinary camps as well as outreach and field trips.
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed Holidays)
About the provider
Boise Urban Garden School is a nonprofit that teaches youth and adults the fundamentals of gardening and nutrition through science and environmental-based lesson plans. Its leadership team includes Megan Heryet, Executive Director; Pohley Richey, Education Program Coordinator; and Laura Kohtz, Urban Agriculture Specialist.
What families say
“Our group that went on the field trip yesterday had such a blast! They came back smiling from ear to ear. Thank you so much for the opportunity for kids to explore and have fun!” — Local Community Program Director
“THANK YOU for the most incredible experience at BUGS! My daughter had the best week meeting new friends, working with the chefs and the gardens and recipes and trying something new. We will send our boys next year as well.” — Participant Parent
“Our girls had a blast and I’m so excited to see them enthused about being in the kitchen cooking vegetables. Thanks to you and your staff for this wonderful program!” — Participants Parent
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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