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Holiday Wreath, Container, and Swag Making- NEW TIME

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Do you want to create a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath, swag or decorate your own container with native plant material from the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum? We are bringing back our popular wreath-making class with a twist so join us December 6th from 9AM-NOON to create a masterpiece! Come early  to gather prairie elements like …

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30.00$

2026 Winter Hike

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Don't get stuck inside! Join us for a winter hike through the Prairie. This winter wonderland tour will leave from the Gottfried Prairie Shelter, east parking lot near Fond du Lac County Campus. Snow shoes are welcome. Complementary cider and hot chocolate will be provided.

Tour of the Prairie 2026 – April

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Join us for a tour through the arboretum, prairie, and around the ponds.  Discover something new each month!   Each Tour will begin at the Shelter and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Bluebird House Workshop – Welcome Spring with a Splash of Blue!

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Spring is finally here—and with it comes one of nature’s most breathtaking sights: the return of the dazzling Eastern Bluebird! Imagine spotting a flash of brilliant blue as the male bluebird, with his vibrant feathers and warm orange chest, claims his territory and sings to attract a mate. It’s a true sign that warmer days …

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$10.00

Fathers & Fireflies 2026

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Join us for a Father’s Day walk through the prairie looking for fireflies. Meet at the  Gottfried Shelter (east parking lot near the Fond du Lac County Campus).  The group …

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Parade of Prairies

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Get Ready for the first-ever Parade of Prairies! This summer, the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum invite you on a journey through the heart of Fond du Lac County. We’re opening the gates to 4–5 of the region’s most stunning native landscapes. Why Join Us? Be a Prairie Explorer: Discover hidden gems and …

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Prairie Fest 2026

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

  Celebrate nature with yoga, prairie tours, environmental education and art displays, short nature pop-up presentations, and more at this year’s Prairie Fest on Saturday, August 1 from 8:00 AM – Noon at the beautiful Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, adjacent to the Fond du Lac County Campus. Prairie Fest is a FREE family-oriented environmental education …

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Tour of the Prairie 2026 – August

Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

Join us for a tour through the arboretum, prairie, and around the ponds.  Discover something new each month!   Each Tour will begin at the Shelter and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.