MK Nature Center will host its 20th annual bird seed sale on Dec. 4 and 5

The MK Nature Center will host its 20th annual bird seed sale on Dec. 4 and 5. Come and stock up on food for your favorite backyard birds! Proceeds from this event benefit educational programs and day-to-day operations at the nature center.

High-quality bird seed - including black-oil sunflower, sunflower chips, nyjer thistle, several blended seed mixes, and seed bells - will be available.

Family-friendly activities will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, with live bird presentations with our peregrine falcon, Wilson, and a take-home kid's craft. The presentations will be at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. The kid's craft will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The MK Nature Center gift shop will have many nature-themed holiday items for purchase. Come check out these items for the nature lover on your holiday gift list!

For more information, please contact Sue Dudley at [email protected] or call 208-287-2900. The MK Nature Center is located at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise.

Responsible bird feeding reminder

Local ordinances regarding bird feeders and bird seed may vary by city. The City of Boise, for instance, has updated its nuisance ordinance , with enforcement beginning Dec. 1, 2026, to help reduce pest activity associated with bird feeding.

We encourage all participants to check their local ordinances to ensure compliance and practice responsible bird feeding by keeping feeders elevated, cleaning up spilled seed, and storing bird seed in sealed, hard-sided containers.

Bird feeding is still allowed in Boise, but feeders and seed must be managed to prevent attracting unwanted pests.