Prairie Fest -Fly Above the Prairie!

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

Celebrate nature with yoga, prairie tours, environmental education displays, short nature pop-up presentations, and a monarch butterfly release at this year’s Prairie Fest on Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00 AM – Noon at the beautiful Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, adjacent to the former UW-Oshkosh -Fond du Lac Campus. Prairie Fest is a FREE family-oriented environmental …

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7th Annual Luminary Hike

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

Join us for our annual family-friendly luminary hike.  All ages are welcome! This year's theme: The Grog Strikes Back! 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 …

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Winter Luminary Hike-CANCELLED

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

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 …

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Spring has Sprung Luminary Hike

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

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:  …

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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.

Tour of the Prairie 2025 – May

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

Tour of the Prairie 2025 – June

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 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.

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 – August

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.