BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails. The 32-kilometer multi-use Wood River Trail, which runs from Ketchum to Bellevue, is always free. The Wood River Trail is groomed every other day and is open to skiers, walkers, dogs, and fat-bikes. The Ski Free Days for the 2024/25 season are: Saturday, December 14 Sunday, January 12 Saturday, February 22
MSCL’s Annual Celebrity Pickleball Weekend
Join Men’s Second Chance Living (MSCL) and the Wood River Pickleball Alliance (WRPA) for a fun weekend of pickleball. Please join us for pickleball clinics coached by senior professional pickleball players and MSCL’s 4th annual pickleball fundraiser tournament. There will also be a Gala Dinner with an Exhibition Pickleball Match between world renowned tennis legends. As well as a senior professional pickleball tournament on Friday and Sunday.
MSCL’s Annual Celebrity Pickleball Weekend
Join Men’s Second Chance Living (MSCL) and the Wood River Pickleball Alliance (WRPA) for a fun weekend of pickleball. Please join us for pickleball clinics coached by senior professional pickleball players and MSCL’s 4th annual pickleball fundraiser tournament. There will also be a Gala Dinner with an Exhibition Pickleball Match between world renowned tennis legends. As well as a senior professional pickleball tournament on Friday and Sunday.
Greenhorn Native Planting Evening
Join us in the beautiful fall light for two hours of planting native species along the iconic, newly re-routed & improved Greenhorn/Imperial trail system! Where: Greenhorn Gulch – between Hailey & Ketchum – at the end of Greenhorn Road west of hwy 75. When: Tuesday, October 15th 5:15 PM- 7:30 PM Difficulty: Easy Project Description: This event will be focused on re-planting the back slope around the new Greenhorn and Imperial trails! Come on out and help us replenish the native plant population. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! With an online waiver or an email to volunteer@woodrivertrailscoalition.org Directions: Between Ketchum and Hailey you will head out Greenhorn Canyon and find us at the trails parking lot. Please fill out and submit a volunteer waiver on our website at www.woodrivertrailscoalition.org or you can fill out in person at the event. For …
Greenhorn Native Planting Event
Join us to help plant native species along the newly re-routed & improved Greenhorn/Imperial Trail system. If you are a hiker, horse rider, mountain or moto biker, wildflower lover, dog-walker or native plant enthusiast – this is the event for you! Lunch provided! Where: Greenhorn/Imperial Trail System – in between Hailey & Ketchum off Greenhorn Road west of hwy 75. When: Saturday, October 19th 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Lunch @ 12:30 Difficulty: Easy – Moderate Project Description: This event will be focused on re-planting the back slope around the new Greenhorn and Imperial trails! Come on out and help us replenish the native plant population. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! Please fill out and submit a volunteer waiver on our website. www.woodrivertrailscoalition.org – or you can fill one out in person at the event. Directions: Between Ketchum and Hailey you …
Snakes of Blaine County – talk and exhibit
Learn about the many fascinating snakes of our area when the Hailey Public Library hosts Dr. Charles R. Peterson, an Emeritus Professor of Zoology at Idaho State University and Affiliate Curator of Herpetology for the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Using place-based photography, Dr. Peterson will share his appreciation of snakes and why their conservation is so important. He will bring a live Great Basin Rattlesnake. His talk accompanies an exhibit by the same name recently installed on the library’s Mallory Wall. Held from 5:30-7:00 PM on Friday, October 11, at Town Center West, 116 S River. Visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org for more information.
Morning Volunteer Event @ Curly’s with Wood River Trails Coalition
Join Wood River Trails Coalition for a morning work event on the iconic Curly’s Trail! Where: Curly’s When: Tuesday, August 20th 9 AM- 11:30 AM Difficulty: Moderate Project Description: Come out and join us for a morning event at Curly’s. We will be cleaning out some drainage features that need some work on the bottom section. This is a great opportunity to learn about how water effects our trails and how we mitigate that. What to bring/wear: Closed toe/ankle supporting shoes and pants will be required. We recommend bringing your own eye protection/sunglasses, work gloves and sunscreen. A small pack is nice to have for water, layers and a snack. No dogs please. What we will provide: Tools, required PPE available for use: hard hats, eye protection, gloves etc. Bike helmets are not an appropriate substitute. RSVP: Yes please! 24 hours in advance helps us out a lot! Waivers below. Directions: From Ketchum head North on Highway 75 for 14.7 miles and take a left on N Easley Springs Rd (Just before Baker). Take your first left at the fork and continue down the road until you see our Wood River Trails Coalition truck. Please fill out and submit this …
Stargazing Float on Redfish Lake
Join us for a unique adventure as we cruise Redfish Lake by boat for a late-night starry sky tour with Kristin Fletcher. REgistration is required. For ticket please call (208) 774-3536.
Music in the Dark with Kishi Bashi
Join us in an evening dedicated to celebrating the importance of dark skies with Dr. Kimberly Dill and acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi. Dr. Dill will continue her discussion on the preservation of dark skies accompanied by live acoustic music by Kishi Bashi, improvising in response to Idaho’s pristine night sky. The event will be held outdoors, come prepared for your comfort. Register now to secure your spot!
Solar Gazing
Join us on Saturday, July 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Stanley Community Building for solar gazing. Astronomers will have specials telescopes set up to explore the sun. Plus kid’s astro-activities!