Tour of the Prairie 2026 – September
2026-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, 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
2026-10-10 09:00 - 10:00

Seed Collection Workshop 2026
2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00
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.

This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum and the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter.

The first part of the session involves collecting seed in bags. Following seed collection the seed will be sorted and distributed amongst the participants. Bags will be supplied. Participants should bring a small snips or pruner and sharpie marker if they have one. A limited supply will be available.
Workshop leaders: Margie Winter and Shannon Davis-Foust

Meet at the Gottfried shelter located in the east parking lot adjacent to the Fond du Lac County Campus (former UW-Oshkosh, Fond du Lac Campus).

THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED IN THE EVENT OF RAIN OR RECENT RAIN. Seeds cannot be collected wet. Rain date would be Sunday, October 18th.

2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike
2026-10-24 18:30 - 20:30
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 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 a squirrel, tree and scat!

Grog (cider & cranberry juice), regular cider, and popcorn will be available. Donations going towards Gottfried Prairie educational programs are encouraged.
Please start at the Gottfried shelter (east parking lot adjacent to the Fond du Lac County campus ).

2026 Holiday Wreath and Container Making
2026-12-05 09:00 - 12:30
Do 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 along with prairie seed heads, dried flowers and grasses.
COSTS: $30 for a balsam bough wreath or container provided by the Gottfried. $25 if you bring your own container. Max of 2 items to make.
Space is limited to 10-12 people so pre-registration is required by emailing info@gottfriedprairiearboretum.org. Please bring along a pruning shears and gloves.

Park in the South Parking lot of the Fond du Lac Campus and enter the Maintenance Building (circled on map).
