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2026 Terra Luna Hike – Luminary Hike and Snipe Hunt

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

Join us as the stars align for two celebratory hikes through the Prairie. The first available hike will be a luminary hike celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day, and is self-guided. A guided Snipe Hunt tour will start at 8 pm. Both tours start from the Gottfried Prairie Shelter in the east parking lot near …

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Tour of the Prairie 2026 – May

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

Tour of the Prairie 2026 – June

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 Gottfried Shelter (east parking lot adjacent to Fond du Lac County Campus) and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.

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 will head out around 8:30 pm.  Firefly activity usually starts around 9:00 pm.   Lead by Douglas Stadler.  Bring a flashlight if you wish.

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 5 of Fond du Lac County’s most stunning native landscapes, including the prairies of the Gottfried, Congregation of Sisters …

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Prairie Fest 2026

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

Prairie Fest is Moving Indoors—The Fun is Still On! Mother Nature has decided our prairie needs a good drink of rain this Friday and Saturday, so Prairie Fest is moving INDOORS on August 1st to the Prairie Theater & Event Center! Same location at 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac!   Celebrate nature with prairie …

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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.  

Evening in the Prairie: Bats, Bugs & Stars

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

Experience the prairie in a whole new light...or rather, under the stars! As the sun sets, the prairie comes alive with creatures and sounds that many of us never notice. Join us for an unforgettable evening of discovery as we explore the wonders of the prairie after dark. 🦇 Listen to bats in real time! …

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Tour of the Prairie 2026 – September

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.  

Seed Collection Workshop 2026

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

Take a piece of the Gottfried home with you! The Gottfried Prairie is a hidden gem: a successful 50-acre prairie restoration.  Most of the species originated from the last remaining …

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2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike

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

Join us for our FREE annual family-friendly luminary hike.  All ages are welcome! Theme:  Slog with the Grog! Take a self guided hike through the arboretum and prairie edge luminated …

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