MK Nature Center
As Morrison-Knudsen’s Centennial Gift to Idaho, the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center opened in 1990. The Nature Center is a 4.6-acre wildlife park in East Boise along the Boise River, close by the complex that served as the world headquarters for Morrison Knudsen Company and the Boise Greenbelt. The Center (now managed and operated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game) features live fish and wildlife exhibits, viewing areas into the water, bird and butterfly gardens, waterfalls, and a visitor’s center. Approximately 175,000 people visit the Center each year. Morrison Knudsen Foundation is proud to have been part of such an impressive private and public collaborative effort. The Morrison Knudsen Foundation recognizes the important role of the MK Nature Center to our community, and we continue to support projects to enhance and maintain its beauty. The Nature Center’s stream walk and education building provide visitors opportunity to enjoy beautiful Boise River landscapes and abundant wildlife. The underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a view of native aquatic plants, fish and wildlife that depend on the River for their existence. Many species of fish can be viewed as they swim in their natural stream habitat past the viewing windows that are easily accessible along the walking paths and foot bridges. The Foundation funded a roof project and enjoys a partnership with BSU Construction Management students on bridge and other projects for the Center. Here’s a link to the MK Nature Center link at the official IF&G website:
The Foundation continues our support and plans to partner on future improvement projects and maintenance items. The Friends of the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center* raises funds for the Nature Center. Here’s a link to their Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmknc
* Mission Statement from the FoMKNC “We believe that the Nature Center is a unique community gem to be enjoyed for generations of visitors. Our aim is to further its goal—of helping to get kids and families outside to enjoy, appreciate, learn about and take care of the natural world”
Morrison Knudsen Foundation’s most recent grant to the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center was to provide support for an Education Kiosk. We’ll continue to post the progress
