Join us for a Father’s Day walk through the prairie looking for fireflies. Meet at the Shelter and the group will head out around dusk. Lead by Douglas Stadler. Bring a flashlight if you wish.
Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum offer this free workshop that follows a Prairie Tour at 9 am. Learn how to transplant a Red Cedar Tree from the property to the Arboretum to create a Cedar Glade. Meet at the Gottfried shelter, East parking lot of the Fond du Lac County Campus. No tools, …
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 wear: Walking shoes and appropriate attire. Hopefully there will be lots of mosquitos! Please note: Event will be cancelled if it's too windy or rain. …
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 …
NOTICE: ***Due to windy conditions and low temperature wind chills this afternoon and evening, the Winter Luminary Hike, is CANCELLED for this evening and will be postponed to late winter/early spring. Stay tuned for details. **** Join us for our first winter luminary hike! Check out the Gottfried in the winter - hopefully we …
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 …
Join us for our Spring has Sprung luminary hike! Take a self guided hike through the arboretum and pond luminated trails. All ages are welcome! Please start at the Gottfried shelter (east parking lot adjacent to the Fond du Lac County campus ). After or before your hike, enjoy some apple cider and popcorn! NOTE: …
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, …
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. …
