Prairie Fest 2026
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 1 from 8:00 AM …
Gottfried Prairie
Seed Collection Workshop 2026
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 …
2026 Annual Fall Luminary Hike
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 …
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, …
Spring has Sprung Luminary Hike
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 …
Tour of the Prairie 2025 – October
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. …