Upcoming Events
Fall Break Camp
With school is out for the week, our Fall Break Camp offers the perfect opportunity for kids to make the most of their break. Children will delve into the wonders of the great outdoors in a secure and captivating setting, fostering exploration, learning, and connections with the natural world. Camp is from November 24-26th from 10am - 2pm at the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Register here.
Fall Break
Fall Break is November 24 - 28, 2025. Classes will resume the week of December 1st.
Make & Take Holiday Gifts
Join us at Rediscovered Books for Make & Take Holiday Gift Crafts! Buy tickets here.
EverWild Winter Solstice Spiral
Let's get together during this festive season to celebrate Yule and Winter Solstice in advance. Each family will create their own Yule Log and walk through a Spiral of Evergreen branches, where a single white candle will be placed at the center. Family members will light their candles from the center candle, and these will be the first candles in their Yule logs! This enchanting evening will honor our individual lights while also acknowledging our connection to each other and to nature. Together, we shine brighter!
Winter Break
Winter Break is December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026. Classes will resume on the week of January 5th.
NO SCHOOL: MLK JR. DAY
There is no forest school on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Spring Break Camp
With school out for the week, our Spring Break Camp is a unique opportunity for children to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world in a safe and engaging outdoor environment. It's a chance for kids to escape the confines of indoor routines and experience the wonders of nature firsthand. Camp is from Monday, March 16th - Thursday, March 19th from 10:00am - 2:00pm at Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Registration opens in February here.
Spring Break
Spring Break is March 16 - 20th, 2025. Classes will resume on the week of March 23rd.
Spring Equinox Drum Circle
Let's celebrate the Spring Equinox by embracing the energy of the season. With the new life, blossoming flowers, and increased sunlight, it's a time to look forward to what's ahead. To welcome all this new energy, we will create our own energy through a drum circle!
Children will be given a hand drum or cajon drum, and led by a drum leader from Boise Rock School. They can follow the beat or create their own rhythm, generating the most lively energy around a communal fire.
If you have any instruments of your own, feel free to bring them along as all instruments are welcome!
Location: Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - community wide event
Tea Under the Trees
Experience a Magical Tea Party in the beautifully wooded grounds of the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with EverWild!
Join us for a delightful morning of storytelling, crafting fairy crowns, and savoring delicious tea. This sweet event is a fundraiser for EverWild Forest School's Scholarship Fund, so come along and support a great cause!
Location: 6200 N Garrett St. Boise, 83714
Open to the Community
EverWild Games
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
EverWild School Community Only
Time to celebrate the end of a beautiful school year out in nature with a healthy dose of friends, families, fresh air, and games!
Get ready for potato sack races, tug-o-war, 3-legged races, wheelbarrow races, and more!
Bring a blanket and a sack lunch to relax and watch the action with your family!
Last Week of School
The last week of school for the 2025 - 2026 School Year is May 18th - 22nd.
Tots and Trees classes continue through the summer.
Alternative Christmas Market
Join us at our Alternative Christmas Market on Saturday, November 15th from 11:00am - 3:00pm or Sunday, November 16th from 9:30am - 12:30pm! Discover unique, meaningful gifts from EverWild Forest School and local artisans. Embrace a mindful approach to gift-giving while supporting our mission. Together, we can make this holiday season truly special while making a positive impact on the world. See you there!
Lantern Walk (Martinmas) and FUNDrive
Join us for a special evening under the stars! Families are invited to gather before sunset with their children's handmade lanterns in tow. Together, we will walk along some of our school's nature trails, singing songs and lighting up the night with our twinkling lights. This event will remind us that even in the darkest of times, we all have an inner light to share and that through our shared light, we can create something truly magical. As we bask in the glow of our lanterns, we will also take a moment to honor the darkness that comes with this time of year. Just like nature, we need to slow down, rest, and reflect. In addition to this enchanting experience, we will also be holding a coat drive to help those in our community stay warm during the colder months.
Halloween in the Enchanted Forest
Step into our Enchanted Forest, where whispering trees, hidden treasures, and a sprinkle of magic await. Families are invited to wander the forest on a whimsical scavenger hunt, craft your very own enchanted wand, and share in the wonder of nature at dusk. Enjoy light snacks, joyful gathering, and a touch of Halloween enchantment—EverWild style
Fall Equinox Bike Parade
Let's welcome Fall with a bang! Join us on a bike ride down the Greenbelt towards Boise Whitewater Park, decorated with Fall leaves, pinecones, and acorns. This event is a perfect way to celebrate the changing seasons and say goodbye to summer. Don't forget to bring bikes for kids and parents, as well as helmets for everyone. Let's make it a day to remember!
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park - EverWild School Community Only
First Week of School
Schools starts the week of September 1st. NO SCHOOL Monday, September 1st in observation of Labor Day.
NO SCHOOL: Labor Day
There is no forest school on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
Back to School Teacher Meet & Greet
Come meet your teachers for the 2025 - 2026 school year and join our founder, Erica Hermsen, for a parent information session.
Meet us at Veterans Memorial Park over in the grass near the playground equipment.
Teachers will be there from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Parent information session to follow.
Park Meet Up at Reid Merrill Park
Come meet other EverWild families before the start of school:
Reid Merrill Park in Eagle, Saturday, July 19th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Mother's Day Forest Tea Party
Unwind & Connect this Mother’s Day! Click here for tickets.
Fall Break Camp
With school is out for the week, our Fall Break Camp offers the perfect opportunity for kids to make the most of their break. Children will delve into the wonders of the great outdoors in a secure and captivating setting, fostering exploration, learning, and connections with the natural world. Camp is from November 25-27th from 10am - 2pm in Boise (exact location TBD). Register here.
Lantern Walk (Martinmas) and Coat Drive
Saturday Nov 9, 2024
Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
5pm
EverWild School Community Only
Join us for a special evening under the stars! Families are invited to gather before sunset with their children's handmade lanterns in tow. Together, we will walk along some of our school's nature trails, singing songs and lighting up the night with our twinkling lights. This event will remind us that even in the darkest of times, we all have an inner light to share and that through our shared light, we can create something truly magical. As we bask in the glow of our lanterns, we will also take a moment to honor the darkness that comes with this time of year. Just like nature, we need to slow down, rest, and reflect. In addition to this enchanting experience, we will also be holding a coat drive to help those in our community stay warm during the colder months.
Trick-or-Treat in the Forest!
Join us for a WILD Halloween!
The forest animals have transformed their home into a Trick-or-Treat Trail with the help of our EverWild Forest School classes.
Just before dusk, we’ll gather in our costumes for festive activities, games, snacks, and refreshments. As the sun begins to set, you’ll be welcomed into the forest for some fun-filled Halloween surprises as you gather nature-inspired trinkets and treats.
Last Week of School
The last week of school for the 2023-2024 School Year is May 20-May24.
Tots and Trees classes continue throug the summer.
EverWild Games
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
EverWild School Community Only
Time to celebrate the end of a beautiful school year out in nature with a healthy dose of friends, families, fresh air, and games!
Get ready for potato sack races, tug-o-war, 3-legged races, wheelbarrow races, and more!
Bring a blanket and a sack lunch to relax and watch the action with your family!
Forest Tea Party
Experience a Magical Tea Party in the beautifully wooded grounds of the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with EverWild!
Join us for a delightful morning of storytelling, crafting fairy crowns, and savoring delicious tea. This sweet event is a fundraiser for EverWild Forest School's Scholarship Fund, so come along and support a great cause!
Location: 6200 N Garrett St. Boise, 83714
Open to the Community
Spring Equinox Drum Circle
Let's celebrate the Spring Equinox by embracing the energy of the season. With the new life, blossoming flowers, and increased sunlight, it's a time to look forward to what's ahead. To welcome all this new energy, we will create our own energy through a drum circle!
Children will be given a hand drum or cajon drum, and led by a drum leader from Boise Rock School. They can follow the beat or create their own rhythm, generating the most lively energy around a communal fire.
If you have any instruments of your own, feel free to bring them along as all instruments are welcome!
We will be making our own upcycled instruments from 3:30-4:00pm. Then we’ll jam from 4:00-5:00pm.
Location: Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - community wide event
Spring Break
No classes will take place during the week of March 18 - 22.
Classes resume Monday, March 25, 2024.
Winter Break
There is no forest school during December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024. Administration can be reached during this time, but there will be no classes.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Let's get together during this festive season to celebrate Yule and Winter Solstice in advance. Each family will create their own Yule Log and walk through a Spiral of Evergreen branches, where a single white candle will be placed at the center. Family members will light their candles from the center candle, and these will be the first candles in their Yule logs! This enchanting evening will honor our individual lights while also acknowledging our connection to each other and to nature. Together, we shine brighter!
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Community wide event
Wine Not Give Trivia Night
Join us at Split Rail Winery for Trivia Night and a Wine Not Give fundraiser! It's FREE to join in the fun, and we've got some incredible prizes waiting for our 1st and 2nd place champions.🥇
Sip the best wine in the Treasure Valley while your knowledge is put to the test. Our trivia covers exciting topics like outdoor recreation, Idaho history, local flora and fauna, and more.
On December 5th between 5 pm and 8 pm, 20% of all purchases, including wine, food, and merch, will be donated to EverWild Forest School. Your support will help create invaluable outdoor educational experiences for more children in our community. 🌱
Coffee for a Cause at Dawson Taylor
Join Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters in celebrating Giving Tuesday and supporting EverWild Forest School! 🌱
On Tuesday, November 28, Dawson Taylor is championing this noble cause by pledging to donate 10% of all Dawson Taylor purchases at both our locations to EverWild Forest School.
EverWild Forest School is a local nonprofit dedicated to providing enriching outdoor education programs that help children connect with themselves, their community, and the natural world.
Every coffee, food item, or merch purchase you make contributes significantly to nurturing the young minds of our community.
Visit the downtown location between 9 AM and 2 PM to learn more about EverWild Forest School's mission! Plus, for every purchase you make, you'll have the chance to enter an exciting raffle with prizes any coffee lover would love! ☕️🎁
By joining Dawson Taylor this Giving Tuesday, you're making a real difference in creating a brighter future for the children in our community. ❤️
Fall Break
We will be observing Fall Break on November 20 - 24, 2023. Classes will resume the week of November 27.
Alternative Christmas Marker
Join us at our Alternative Christmas Market on November 12th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Discover unique, meaningful gifts from EverWild Forest School and local artisans. Embrace a mindful approach to gift-giving while supporting our mission. Together, we can make this holiday season truly special while making a positive impact on the world. See you there!
Lantern Walk (Martinmas) & Coat Drive
Join us for a special evening under the stars! Families are invited to gather before sunset with their children's handmade lanterns in tow. Together, we will walk along some of our school's nature trails, singing songs, and lighting up the night with our twinkling lights.
This event will remind us that even in the darkest of times, we all have an inner light to share and that through our shared light, we can create something truly magical. As we bask in the glow of our lanterns, we will also take a moment to honor the darkness that comes with this time of year. Just like nature, we need to slow down, rest, and reflect.
In addition to this enchanting experience, we will also be holding a coat drive to help those in our community stay warm during the colder months.
We encourage families to create their own lanterns before the event, but for those who are unable to do so, we will provide paper bags and candles at the venue.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park - EverWild School Community Only
EverWild Halloween
Join us for a memorable Halloween experience! Dress up in your best costumes, bring a picnic blanket, and unleash your imagination. Families will gather and form a large circle, laying down picnic blankets. Decorate and light up your blankets any way you like! As the sun sets, all the kids, in their costumes, will travel the circle, stopping at each family's blanket to get a treat. The twist is that treats will be all-natural objects! Think rocks, acorns, feathers, seashells, sea glass… Or if you have the urge to create - homemade magic wands, bookmarks, jingle bell bracelets! Unleash your creativity and enjoy the fun!
Location: Veterans Memorial Park - community wide event
Fall Equinox Bike Parade
Let's welcome Fall with a bang! Join us on a bike ride down the Greenbelt towards Boise Whitewater Park, decorated with Fall leaves, pinecones, and acorns. This event is a perfect way to celebrate the changing seasons and say goodbye to summer. Don't forget to bring bikes for kids and parents, as well as helmets for everyone. Let's make it a day to remember!
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park - EverWild School Community Only
Back to School Picnic
Come meet your teachers for the 2023-2024 school year and join our founder, Erica Hermsen, for a parent information session.
Meet us at Veterans Memorial Park over in the grass near the playground equipment.
Teachers will be there from 1-2pm. Parent information session to follow.
