Forum: Solutions to our crowded and over-loved public parks, lands, and resources

Idaho offers many treasured public parks and land to camp, hike, bike, raft, hunt, or fish. It’s part of why we love living here. But it’s no secret that our public lands and outdoor recreational resources have become crowded, even more so due to the pandemic that inspired people to venture into the outdoors. 

Public land and recreation managers are making tough decisions for managing traffic and use - and they are also working on solutions. Some are trying innovative experiments for managing use on hiking and biking trails. Join us for a conversation about the increased use of our outdoor spaces, and the way Idaho is innovating and investing in ways to manage it. How will the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will leverage the $100 million to expand capacity and enhance accommodations to keep up with record attendance at our state’s parks?

Panelists:

• Susan Buxton: Director, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

• Doug Holloway: Parks and Recreation Director, City of Boise

• Everardo Santillan: Recreation Director, Boise National Forest

This program is sponsored by Idaho Mountain Touring and produced in partnership with the Idaho Environmental Forum.

Moderator: Todd Dvorak.
Where: Grove Hotel

When: Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 pm

Tickets:

$29 registration & meal: Members

$35 registration & meal: Non-members

$5 registration without meal

City Club thanks our Annual Sponsor University of Idaho, Boise, and the 2023 Forum Series sponsors: AARP of Idaho, Bank of Idaho, Echelon Group, Micron, Optum Idaho, Small Mine Development, and St. Luke's. We are pleased to welcome university students to attend our events thanks to our University partner Boise State University. Our media partners include Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Public Television and the Idaho Statesman. The Osher Lifetime Learning Institute is our Community Partner. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any questions, call 208-364-4614 and staff can assist you.