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.

Tour of the Prairie 2026 – July

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.

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.  

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.  

Tour of the Prairie 2026 – October

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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