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Preserving the Basque Arborglyphs of Idaho

Preserving the Basque Arborglyphs of Idaho

Are you interested in learning more about the history of arborglyphs? Or maybe looking for a more active way to participate in the Basque community through your love of the outdoors? If so, mark your calendars for Thursday March 5 at 6pm for a presentation on preserving Basque arborglyphs by Dr. John Bieter and BSU graduate student, Joseph Nigro!

These tree carvings provide insight into the lives sheepherders led while working in isolated mountain ranges across the American West. With changes in grazing practices, increasingly frequent wildfires, and the natural aging of trees, these carvings are at threat of beings lost forever. That is where you come into play! Learn more about the work being done by Lertxun-marrak: The Arborglyph Collaborative to document and digitize arborglyphs across the West, and how you can help locate, document, and preserve these carvings!

Free Event. Everyone welcome.

Basque Museum and Cultural Center
06:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Thu, 5 Mar 2026

Event Supported By

The Basque Center
isana.bengoetxea@gmail.com
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
611 W Grove St
Boise, Idaho 83702
208.353.2011
info@preservationidaho.org