Idaho Botanical Garden Launched 19th Scarecrow Stroll
Boise residents can view nearly 30 community-made scarecrow displays through early November.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Botany
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The Idaho Botanical Garden has launched its 19th annual Scarecrow Stroll, featuring nearly 30 unique installations. The displays are currently open to visitors in Boise as part of the garden's seasonal programming.
Why it matters
The event serves as an annual community engagement project that utilizes reclaimed materials for art installations. It provides a platform for local talent while showcasing the garden's latest expansion area near the entrance.
The exhibition features approximately 30 community-constructed scarecrows, with some local organizations like Thrive Physical Therapy returning for their sixth year of participation. The displays are showcased across a newly expanded garden area.
The players
Idaho Botanical Garden
This is a non-profit organization located in Boise that maintains diverse horticultural displays and hosts educational public programming.
Thrive Physical Therapy
This is a local health services provider that has contributed to the annual scarecrow exhibition for the past six years.
The details
Local participants have crafted their entries using various reclaimed materials to align with the garden's creative requirements. Visitors to the site are invited to actively participate by voting for their favorite installations during the event period.
Timeline
The 19th annual Scarecrow Stroll is currently on display as of October 2026.
The exhibition will officially conclude on November 2, 2026.
Deeper Dive
This story follows the established pattern set by the Idaho Botanical Garden's annual seasonal public art exhibition series. It marks the 19th installment in the garden's ongoing tradition of hosting community-centric autumn art displays.
Visitors can engage with the local art community by casting votes for their favorite installations while exploring the garden's new entrance expansion. The exhibition offers a low-cost seasonal activity for Boise residents to participate in through the end of the event.
The takeaway
Engaging with community art projects like this can provide insight into creative reuse of materials and sustainable design practices. Residents are encouraged to visit the garden before the November deadline to support local participants.
Further reading
Learn more about local plant conservation and community exhibits in the Botany section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBOI.
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