Friends of
Edson Fichter Nature Area

EFNA is Owned and operated
by Idaho Fish & Game
Idaho Fish & Game

Events

Upcoming Events

Wednesdays in September
6pm – 7pm
At EFNA

 

Past Events

Bird Walks for families at EFNA

Third Saturday of June, July and August

8:30am – 9:30am

Adult Bird Walks at EFNA

First Saturday of June, July and August

6:30am – 7:30am

Bioblitz

Saturday, May 30th
8:30 am to 12 pm

This was our second annual BioBlitz at EFNA. We’re hoping we’ve started a tradition.

Come find our booth at the Environmental Fair

April 18, 2026
11am to 3 pm
Lookout Point

Wild Encounter on the Trail: Staying Safe While Sharing Space with Wildlife

James Brower and Cade Bowlin from the Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake River Basin in Idaho Falls stressed safety in Wildlife Encounters while sharing their space at the last Nature Talk of 2025.

Animal Behavior, What is that Animal Doing?

The third Wednesday night Nature Talk at EFNA was as perfect as could be: perfect weather and setting, another record crowd of nature friends

EFNA and Beyond: Importance Areas and Wildlife Habitat Conservation

The Friends of Edson Nature Area are grateful to have community leaders directing and networking people in safeguarding and preserving our natural resources.

Shoshone-Bannock Tribal History in the Portneuf Valley

The Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area are so grateful of our supportive community joining us for the first September Nature Talk Program with a record crowd.

Bird Walks at EFNA

First & third Saturdays of June, July and August

We plan to offer the Bird Program in 2026.

June 21, 2025

The first Pollinator Event was a true joy

Click to see more!

The BioBlitz was a huge success!

See the pics!

Our First Environmental Fair

The Friends of EFNA shared information about plans for a Bio Blitz, Pollinator Event, Summer Bird Walks and other programs.

Some great images by local photographers – Dr. Chuck Peterson and Sarah Jackson and others
Wednesday, October 8

Closed for Repairs

The Edson Fichter Nature Area will be closed to the public so contractors can make  necessary repairs on Wednesday, October 8 and possibly Thursday, October 9.

 Thank you for your understanding