The Ribbon of Jewels.  The Boise River Greenbelt serves as the uniting ribbon that links these precious jewels-the properties given to the city in honor of some of Boise’s finest civic leaders. The parks are legacies of these remarkable women and their commitment to their community:

Ann Morrison, Alta Harris, Esther Simplot, Bethine Church, Dona Larsen, Kathryn Albertson, Julia Davis, Golda Harris, Kristin Armstrong, Marianne Williams, Bernardine Quinn and Sue Howell

Speakers include:

- Diane Davis Myklegard, great granddaughter of Julia Davis

- Kristin Armstrong, 3-time Olympic gold medal winner

- and Mayor Lauren McLean

with Boise Parks & Recreation and Boise Arts & History