2026 Winter Hike
Don’t get stuck inside! Join us for a winter hike through the Prairie. This winter wonderland tour will leave from the Gottfried Prairie Shelter, east parking lot near Fond du …
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2026 Terra Luna Hike – Luminary Hike and Snipe Hunt
Join us as the stars align for two celebratory hikes through the Prairie. The first available hike will be a luminary hike celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day, and is …
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Fathers & Fireflies 2026
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 …
Prairie Fest 2026
Prairie Fest is Moving Indoors—The Fun is Still On! Mother Nature has decided our prairie needs a good drink of rain this Friday and Saturday, so Prairie Fest is moving …
2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike
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. …
2026 Holiday Wreath and Container Making
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 …
Fall Native Tree, Shrub and Plant Sale through Johnson’s Nursery
Support the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum by participating in our fall native tree, shrub, and plant sale! For a limited time, you can add beautiful, locally-adapted plants …
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Holiday Wreath, Container, and Swag Making- NEW TIME
Do you want to create a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath, swag or decorate your own container with native plant material from the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum? We are bringing back …
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Fathers & Fireflies 2025
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 …
Sky Dance in the Prairie
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, …