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 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. …
DUE TO THE POSSIBLE RAIN/SNOW WITH WIND ON SATURDAY, WE ARE CANCELLING THE EVENT THIS YEAR. . Watch for new luminary hikes scheduled for 2026! Join us for our annual family-friendly …
CANCELLED! 8th Annual Fall Luminary Hike now November 8th Read More »
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 …
Holiday Wreath, Container, and Swag Making- NEW TIME Read More »
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.
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.
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 House Workshop – Welcome Spring with a Splash of Blue! Read More »
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 …
2026 Terra Luna Hike – Luminary Hike and Snipe Hunt Read More »
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. …
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.
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 …
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. …
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 …
