diff --git a/trello/board.py b/trello/board.py
index 52025231..990986cc 100644
--- a/trello/board.py
+++ b/trello/board.py
@@ -361,6 +361,18 @@ def remove_member(self, member):
         return json_obj
 
     def fetch_actions(self, action_filter, action_limit=50, before=None, since=None):
+        """Returns all actions that conform to the given filters.
+
+        :action_filter: str of possible actions separated by comma ie. 'createCard,updateCard'
+        :action_limit: int of max items returned
+        :before: datetime obj
+        :since: datetime obj
+
+        More info on action filter values:
+        https://developers.trello.com/advanced-reference/board#get-1-boards-board-id-actions
+
+        :rtype: json list of past actions
+        """
         query_params = {'filter': action_filter, 'limit':  action_limit}
 
         if since: