“If you’re local to the area you’ve probably heard the phrase “Boise nice” before. Well, it’s more than just a saying. There’s a nonprofit dedicated to spreading this idea throughout the city. Rourke O’brien, co-founder of the Boise Nice Project, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the friendliness of the city and how the…
“The Boise Nice Project, Inc. will hold Boise Plogs 2022 on April 23 throughout the Boise area. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter, so people can improve their physical health as well as the health of the environment. It started as an organized activity in Sweden around 2016 and spread to…
“BOISE, Idaho — Plogging started in Sweden in 2016 as a way for people to pick up litter and get exercise while doing it, and now that trend has made its way to the City of Trees. Boise Nice organized the first event here in the Treasure Valley as volunteers cleaned up parks, trails, and other…
“BOISE, Idaho (CBS2 News) — Earth Day comes around once a year, but there’s a growing push (in our community and elsewhere) to do good for the planet every day. This weekend there are several events happening throughout the Treasure Valley aimed at cleaning up our valley!” Read more about the importance of community here!
Kindness of Neighbors Saved the Day “Yesterday morning two complete strangers showed up at my house. I cautiously opened the door and heard a loud gush of water. The men told me I had a broken pipe and water was rushing down my driveway. They asked about a turn off valve and I lead them…
“All Idahoans are encouraged to wave to a stranger on January 15. For many long time residents this a day unlike any other but some of us newcomers aren’t as familiar with this common practice. Have fun with it!” Find more information here!