What we’re about
Everyone has interests or expertise in something that is of value to others. Do you want to share, learn, grow, and have a good time with an interesting and fun group of people who are at the same stage of life?
We’ll foster new social connections through recreational activities, learning opportunities, or community service, primarily on weekdays.
We might gather for happy hour, explore the high desert, run the rapids, hike/bike a foothill trail, tour a manufacturing company, or plan an overnight adventure.
Bring your ideas and interests and we'll help research and organize for the group.
We’ve earned this time — let’s make the most of it!
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Sagebrush Seed Collection, Eagle Foothills
Eagle, ID, US***VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY***
**** Signing up for this Meetup Event will not secure your spot. ***
Help restore wildlife habitat on the Boise River Wildlife Management Area by volunteering with Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDF&G) to collect sagebrush seeds. This seed will be used to rebuild our seed reserves so that we are well prepared to rehabilitate future fires as they occur.
For Saturday, December 20, we plan to collect sagebrush seed by hand by stripping plant material from seed stalks and placing it into a five-gallon bucket (provided). This isn't a very laborious process, and we generally are able to work on terrain that accommodates most ability types. However, these projects involve some hiking off-trail on lumpy ground, and bending over while collecting seed. Training is provided.
We plan to have holiday goodies again this year in a heated garage alongside our fellow volunteers! We will be onsite/outdoors collecting seeds and mingling from 9:30 am until about 12:30/1:00 pm.
There is a restroom on site.
Exact Volunteer location will be provided to everyone that registers using the sign-up form. Expect the project to last about 4 hours at the collection site.
What IDF&G provides
Training is provided and crew leaders will be there to help. This project will involve some hiking, working on uneven terrain and slight bending over while collecting seed.
We will provide 5-gallon buckets, old leather work gloves, and seed bags. If the weather is cold, consider wearing your own thin-liner gloves under our leather gloves, or bring your own old ski gloves for the job. Sagebrush flower and chaff material is somewhat resinous and you won't want that on your favorite gloves! If you have one, bring a clip, carabiner or short cord to attach the bucket to your belt or belt loop.
What you should bring
Come prepared! Please remember to dress for winter weather. You will need to bring layered clothing, rain gear or a jacket/coat, boots or sturdy shoes, a hat, and gloves. It could be rainy, snowy, breezy and cool OR it could be sunny and moderate. Volunteer activities are subject to change due to weather and road conditions.
You will need to bring a sack lunch and water for the day. Bring a day pack to hold your food and extra layers.
**** Signing up for this Meetup Event will not secure your spot. ***
Please Sign up with this Google Form. The meet location will be provided to you AFTER your sign up on the Google Form.
If you are unable to assist with this event, there are and will be more seed collections (December 13).6 attendees
Wassmuth Center - Dimensions in Testimony - Guided, Interactive Experience
Idaho Human Rights Education, 777 South 8th Street, Boise, ID, USLet's take advantage of a historical treasure right here in our backyard!
Thanks to member, Jennifer P, we learned that volunteer docents offer tours of the Wassmuth Center adjacent to the outdoor Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial located along the Greenbelt near 8th Street.
We will see how local Idaho artists use their voices — through paint, metal, glass, and words — to inspire respect, hope, inclusion, and compassion in the 28 art pieces.
We will participate in the interactive Dimensions in Testimony Exhibit that allows visitors to ask questions and receive real-time responses from five Holocaust survivors and witnesses—captured in stunning 3D interviews using advanced natural language processing. You’ll have the chance to hear personal stories of survival, courage, and humanity in the face of unimaginable injustice—stories that inform, educate, and inspire future generations.
Tour group size is limited so SIGN UP EARLY.
If necessary, we can set up another tour on the same day (start time 3 pm).
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PARKING:
- Boise Library Lot: A dedicated lot is available right next to the memorial, directly across from Jules Davis Park, offering convenient, FREE parking.
- Street Parking: You can also find FREE street parking in the vicinity, some with shade.
- ADA Parking: Accessible parking spots are available directly next to the memorial.
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