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IEF hosts regular forums in various formats (single-presenter, panel discussions, Q&A opportunities, etc.) that focus on a particular environmental subject matter. 

Lunch events generally run from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM, and lunch tickets or sit-in only tickets can be purchased in advance on IEF's website when made available.  

IEF has recently added a new event type - the IEF Happy Hour!  Happy Hour events generally run from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM with the presentation from 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM.

UPCOMING FORUMS

IDAHO'S HIDDEN ENERGY

Harnessing Power from Under the Ground

Geothermal Tour & Panel Discussion

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Get ready to dig deep – figuratively – into one of Idaho’s most powerful and underappreciated energy sources: geothermal!

Join the City of Boise and energy leaders for a walking tour of some of Boise's geothermal accessible hotspots.

Along the way, explore the engineering marvels and cultural roots of this clean, renewable resource. The tour will end with a lively panel discussion featuring experts from the City of Boise, Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bureau of Land Management, and Ormat Technologies. We’ll unpack how geothermal works, its potential to power Idaho’s future, and what makes our state uniquely positioned to lead.

Whether you're into policy, engineering, or just curious about what’s heating up under your feet—this is an event you won’t want to miss!



PAST FORUMS

We are currently working on updating the site to add years of past forums. We appreciate your patience as updates are made!

Regenerative Agriculture in Idaho

Lunch forum addressing the role of regenerative practices in Idaho agriculture. 

Wednesday, September 25, 2025 - The Stonehouse

2025 ELEMENTAL IDAHO SERIES

In-person Happy Hours:

 MAY 1  MAY 8  MAY 15  MAY 22  MAY 29
 AIR  FIRE  EARTH  WATER  BEER

A Watershed Moment

Lunch forum partnership with Boise State University, welcoming remarks from several authors of the book

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Boise State University 

Sustainability for the Forgotten with Dr. Gary Machlis, Clemson University

In-person Happy Hour in partnership with Idaho State Bar Assn, ENR Section

Wednesday, September 2024 - Leku Ona

2024 ELEMENTAL IDAHO SERIES (*NEW*)

In-person Happy Hours:

 MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 16 MAY 23 MAY 30
 EARTH FIRE AIR WATER BEER

Journey Down the Snake River with Will Whelan

In-person Happy Hour

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - Stonehouse Event Center

What is an ESG? An Exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance Work at Idaho Companies

In-person Lunch Forum

Monday, February 6, 2023 - Crystal Ballroom

At the Intersection of Renewable Energy & Public Lands

In-person Happy Hour Forum

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - Stonehouse Event Center

Sawtooth NRA at 50: Our Legacy & Future Challenges

In-person Lunch Forum

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - Stonehouse Event Center

Wildlife in the Boise Foothills

In-person Lunch Forum

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - Stonehouse Event Center

STUDENT VOICES: Ignite the Change!

In-person Evening Forum

Monday, May 25, 2022 - Timberline High School

IDAHO CLIMATE-ECONOMY IMPACTS ASSESSMENT  

A Virtual Lunch Forum

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

FARMING CARBON: Growing Hope, Climate Resiliency, & Federal Policy 

A Virtual Lunch Forum

Friday, April 2nd, 2021

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