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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 …

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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 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. …

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2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike

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

Light Up the Night at Gottfried!   Join us for our FREE annual Luminary Hike—a magical evening of glowing trails, prairie stories, warm drinks, popcorn, and s’mores around the fire. All ages are welcome! As the sun goes down, the prairie takes on a whole new personality. Follow the luminary-lit trails on a self-guided hike …

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