Goin’ Batty in the Prairie

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

Join us to learn more about bats in Wisconsin. After a brief presentation, there will be about a hour walk exploring and listening for bats using echolocation devices. What to …

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Winter Wreath Making Class

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

Do you want to create a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath with native plant material from the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum? We are bringing back our popular wreath-making class so join us December 7th from 1pm-3pm to create a 12" wreath masterpiece! Come early by 12:30 pm to gather prairie elements like seed heads and dried …

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$30.00

Fall in Love in the Prairie

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

We all love the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, a hidden gem in Fond du Lac County!  It is a place for visitors to enjoy solitude, quiet time, and observe nature.  The Gottfried Prairie has over 78 identified species of native forbs (flowers)  plus native grasses and sedges.  Most of these species originated from the last prairie …

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Sky Dance in the Prairie

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

Come experience a spring sunset and watch for the “sky dance” display of the American Woodcock also known as Timberdoodle. These plump, short-legged birds resemble a small grouse or quail, but have long bills and are members of the sandpiper family. Males perform a twittering aerial display of spiraling flight and fluttering, tumbling descent to …

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Tour of the Prairie 2025 – April

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.

Fathers & Fireflies 2025

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 …

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Tour of the Prairie 2025 – 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.

Prairie Fest 2025

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 2 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 event …

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Tour of the Prairie 2025 – 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.