Our Sponsors' donations help our chapter hold education
and trail maintenance events. Thank them for their support.
BCHI
Trail & Project Safety
Rides
and
project are
open to active BCHI members. A
number of Public events are planned each year, Invite a friend. Member
and
stock safety
takes priority in everything the
chapter does. First
aid
kits and emergency
contact devices will be
carried on all projects & rides. Carry
a
personal medical info form in your saddle
bags. Carry
any
special
medications in your saddle bags. Dogs
are
welcome in camp,
but not on work projects & trail rides. Stock
must be
under control
at all times. If
your horse or
mules kicks,
ribbon on their tail. A
pre-event
safety meeting
will be held. Members
must
have Sawyer training to use power saws
on
chapter projects. Required
safety
gear will be
worn when running saws. No alcoholic
beverage until
after the work is done.
January
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
(Holiday - No Meeting in January)
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmet, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker:
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
SBBCH
Leadership Team Meeting - Sunday January
11, 2026 -Time 12:30 to 16:30
Location - Bart Baer's home, 8171 Bill Burns Road, Emmett ID
83617 MAP
We will be setting a chapter budget and doing basic planning of
education and events
for the upcoming year. Potluck
Lunch 13:00- bring something to share.
CONTACT: Lisa president@sbbchidaho.org
208-571-1054
February
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker -
CONTACT:
President@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Fun
Ride -
Saturday February 21, 2026 10:00 - 16:00 (Public
Event)
Celebration
Park, Snake River Birds of Prey
Check Weather Conditions
CONTACT: TBD projects@sbbchidaho.org
March
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
Idaho
Sportsmen Show - Trails Volunteer Groups Booth (Public Outreach Event)
Thursday-Sunday March 5-6-7- 8, 2026 - Expo Idaho (fair grounds)
Details
of the event (Click Here)
Members of the BCHI & other trail volunteer groups will be manning
an
information booth.
Handouts: BCHI-2026 Non-motorized Motorized Groups
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548
Education@sbbchidaho.org
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting- Thursday,
Mar 5, 2026 -
7pm (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID - Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker:
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Fun Ride - Sunday March 8, 2026 10:00 - 16:00 (Public Event)
Succor Creek - Owyhee's near Homedale, ID
Link to Details Power Line Loop
Plan on meeting at the Homedale Highschool at 09:15 to drive to the trail head together.
Contact: Lisa Baer 208-571-1054 projects@sbbchidaho.org
BCHI State Board
Meeting, Friday, Mar 13, 2026
(BCHI Meeting)
Link to Details
of the Board Meeting & Convention
Contact: Greg Zohovetz 208-397-8240 or Shannon Schantz 208-365-7692 State.board@sbbchidaho.org
BCHI
State Convention Saturday March 14, 2026 (BCHI Meeting)
Link to Details
of the BCHI State Convention
Registration form for Convention
Contact: Greg Zohovets 208-397-8240 or Shannon Schantz 208-365-7692 state.board@sbbchidaho.org
April
2026
Squaw Butte Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 2, 2026 - 7pm (Public
Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hours 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Idaho
Horse Expo - April 3-4-5, 2026 - BCHI Booth (Public Outreach)
Details: Idaho Horse Expo
Attend the various clinics and demonstrations
and support BCHI by spending
a couple of hours helping to staff the BCHI
information Booth.
Contact: Bart Baer Projects@sbbchidaho.org to sign up for a
date and time.
Wilderness
First Aid
& CPR Refresher - Saturday April 11, 2026 (Educational Event)
Details about the Workshop (Click
Here) On-Line Course Information
First
time attendees are encouraged to do the On-Line Course
before this workshop. Limited class
size, so sign up to reserve your spot!
Contact: Rob Adams 208-781-0548
education@sbbchidaho.org
(Public Event - Education - Clinic)
Saturday April 25, 2025 09:00 - 13:00
Location: Emmett Sand Arena - Fair Grounds
Idaho Brand Inspectors will be available for yearly & permeant brand card
inspections at a discounted price. Appointments are required
Clinic Handout (PDF) More Information on Brand Inspections
Some fun activities will available in the arena after the inspection.
Contact: Lisa Baer President@sbbchidaho.org
Email: clinic@sbbchidaho.org or call 208-571-1054 for appointment time.May 2025 Squaw Butte Event Registration System SBBCH Monthly Meeting-Thursday, May 7, 2026 5-7 pm (Public Meeting) 
Public Ride & Stock Packing Clinic - Saturday May 9, 2026 10:00-16:00
Trail Ride with Pack Stock - saddle fitting, load balancing, safe stock leading
Location: Succor Creek Owyhee Canyon Lands
Project Directions & Information, The group meets at the Homedale
highschool at 09:30 and convoys to the trail head together.
If you have stock and packing equipment bring it. If you have a potential
pack stock but don't have the equipment, contact Dan abount borrowing
some for this event. (Limit 2 pack stock being lead)
A potluck picnic will be held after the ride.
Contact: Lisa Baer
Projects@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Dan Waugh 360-791-1591 & Rob Adams 208-781-0548
(Educational Event - Trail
Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - Classroom
"Developing Thinking Sawyers"
DTS modules for Chainsaw
Saturday May 2, 2026 08:30-16:00
Details
about the DTS Sawyer Workshop (Click here)
Contact: Rob Adams education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
(Educational Event - Trail
Volunteer Groups)
Sawyer Safety Workshop - DTS Field
Days
Sunday May 3 & Saturday 9, 2026 09:30-16:00
Location: Pine Flats Campground
& Hot
Springs, Lowman, ID
Details
of the Sawyer Field Day
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org
208-781-0548
USFS
& Volunteer Sawyer Instructors (Educational Event)
DTS Sawyer Safety Workshop
Stanley Idaho
Friday/Saturday/Sunday May 15-16-17, 2026,
08:30-16:30
DETAILS:
Friday: Advanced
Field Day for crosscut & chainsaw recertifications - See
requirements.
Saturday: Classroom , Stanley Community Center
(crosscut & chainsaw)
Sunday:
Field
Day crosscut, axe & chainsaw.
Pictures from past Clinic
/ Blog Post & Video
Contacts:
Rob Adams 208-781-0548 education@sbbchidaho.org
(BCHI)
Public Event - Chapter Yard Sale May 23, 2026 08:00 -16:00 
Location: TBD
More information to Follow!
June
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
June 4, 2026 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett, ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
Guest Speaker:
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
Trail Project - Saturday June 6,
2026 (National Trails Day Event)
Location: Sage Hen Reservoir Trail #527
Project plan: Like what we did in 2024
Project Leader: Lisa Baer 208-571-1054
projects@sbbchidaho.org
Trail Project - Friday & Saturday June 19 & 20, 2026 - BNF - West Mountain
Location Antelope Trail #141 (either day trips or overnight camping)
Details of Project / Contact: Lisa Baer 208-781-0548
July
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
(No monthly meeting Holiday
Weekend)
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
July 2, 2026 -
7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1328 Trail Project - Renwyck Trail Head - Trail #138
Friday & Saturday July 10 & 11, 2026 (either day trips or overnight camping)
Detailed information about location
Directions: (due to roads being closed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZuZySjSC1TiAoiZA
From Ola - North on NF-618, follow the signs to Sage Hen NF-626, at Sage Hen
Antelope camp ground turn left onto NF-609 and travel north. Turn right at NF-653
cross bridge. You are now at Renwyck trail head! Don't just follow your GPS!
Contact: Lisa Baer project@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054
August
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting-Thursday,
Aug 6, 2026 -
7pm (
Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker:
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org 208-571-1054Trail Project - Saturday August 8, 2026
Location: TBD
Trail Project - Saturday August 22, 2026
Location: TBD
September
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting-Thursday,
September 3,
2026 (Public
Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
Guest Speaker:
CONTACT:
president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
Trail Project - Saturday September 5, 2026
Location: TBD
?BCHI Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday September xx, 2026 08:00 - 16:00
End of Season Horse Camping Trip
Friday-Saturday-Sunday September 25-27, 2026
Kennally Creek Trail Head - Paddy Flat Road
Easy trailer parking and access to stock water, good locations for high lines!
Details about Kennally Creek Trail Head and trails
Join us for a weekend of great food and fun rides in this great location.
Contact Lisa Griffith 208-571-1054
Projects@sbbchidaho.org
October
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting - Thursday,
October 01, 2026
- 7 pm (Public Meeting)
La
Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting 7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
Educational Event
- Trail Volunteer Advanced Sawyers
October 2-3-4, 2026 Stanley Idaho
(Training for current and future Volunteer Sawyer Instructors)
Details about the Sawyer Workshop (Click
Here)
Contact: Rob Adams Education@sbbchidaho.org 208-781-0548
Fun Ride - Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00 - 15:00
Location - Stack Rock - Bogus Basin Road
Stack Rock Trail Map
November
2026
Squaw Butte Event
Registration System
SBBCH Monthly
Meeting -
Thursday, Nov 05, 2026 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7, Meeting
7-8:30
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1226
?? Fun Ride Saturday November 14, 10:00 to 15:00
Location: TBD
?? End
of Season Potluck & Party - Saturday Nov 21, 2026 16:00 - 19:00
(4pm-7pm)
Location: (NEW) Gem & Tonic - Emmett Event Space
1109 South Washington Street, Emmett ID
Contact: president@sbbchidaho.org 530-615-1326 RSV
party@sbbchidaho.org
December 2026
SBBCH
Monthly Meeting -
Thursday, Dec 03, 2026 - 7pm (Public Meeting)
La Costa Restaurant, Emmett , ID Social Hour 6-7,
Meeting 7-8:30
Chapter Elections - Season Wrap-up
CONTACT: president@sbbchidaho.org
530-615-1326
Emmett Lighted Parade
December 12, 2026
End
of another great year!
