Connect with Nature – Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum Events Video
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmMLqHjYoJ4
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Prairie Fest 2026
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesPrairie 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 …
Tour of the Prairie 2026 – August
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesJoin 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 (EVENT CANCELLED….due to the impending thunderstorms predicted)
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United States*** EVENT CANCELLED….due to the impending thunderstorms predicted and a need to warn people with enough notice, we have decided to cancel the evening event. The cloud cover will not allow for stargazing and the rain will keep the bats and insects tucked away until things clear. We do have the s’mores makings but rain …
Friends of the Gottfried Fall Tree, Shrub, and Plant Sale
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesSupport the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum by participating in our fall native tree, shrub, and plant sale! For a limited time, you can order and add beautiful, locally adapted natives to your landscape. The best part? 15% of all sales through Johnson's Nursery will directly fund future events and enhancements at the …
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Tour of the Prairie 2026 – September
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesTake 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 prairie remnants around Fond du Lac County. This workshop is great for landowners who wish to collect prairie seed for planting on their own property. …
2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesJoin 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 trails. The hike will take place on a gravel trail and grass. Along the way, stop to hear short stories from some fun characters including …
2026 Holiday Wreath and Container Making
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, United StatesDo you want to create a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath or decorate a container with native plant material from the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum? We have brought back our popular wreath-making class with a twist so join us December 5th from 9AM-NOON to create a masterpiece! Balsam boughs and other evergreen materials will be provided …
$30.00