Parade of Prairies

Name of Event
Parade of Prairies

Event Date
07/11/2026

Event Start Time
08:30 am

Event End Time
03:30 pm

Location
Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac

Event Cost
free

Organization/Business Name
Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum

Event Description
Get Ready for the first-ever Parade of Prairies!

This summer, the Friends of the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum invite you on a journey through the heart of Fond du Lac County. We’re opening the gates to 5 of Fond du Lac County’s most stunning native landscapes, including the prairies of the Gottfried, Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Laudolff Ledge Conservation Area, Bill Nettelhorst’s private prairie, and the Greenway Arboretum.

Why Join Us?
-Be a Prairie Explorer: Discover hidden gems and private restorations
-Your Pace, Your Way: Tour one, two, or conquer all of them! It’s the perfect summer Saturday road trip.
-Nature in High-Def: From important pollinators to the “ocean” of tallgrass and wildflowers, see Wisconsin as it looked when the settlers arrived.
-It’s Free! Donations are appreciated to bring more events like this to the community.

Schedule:
Prairie #1: Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum; 8:45 am-9:30 am (400 University Drive)
Prairie #2: Congregation of Sisters of St Agnes (CSA); 10:00 am – 10:45 am (320 County Rd K)
Prairie #3: Prairie House Studio Prairie; 11:30 am – 12:45 pm (near N8494 Minawa Beach Rd)- lunch break
Prairie #4: Laudolff Ledge Conservation Area; 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (N9141 US Hwy 151)
Prairie #5: Greenway Arboretum; 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm (79 W Pioneer Rd)

For a detailed map, schedule, and descriptions of each prairie, check out the event listing on our website: https://gottfriedpa.wpengine.com/events/

Things to remember to bring along for your prairie road trip:
• Hat, sunscreen, bug/tick spray, appropriate clothing and shoes for walking & being outside in warm weather
• Reusable water bottle – some prairie hosts may have water available to fill your bottle
• A packed or purchased lunch or snacks – We will be having a lunch break at Bill Nettelhorst’s art studio patio overlooking his prairie (#3 prairie site)
PLEASE NOTE:
• Bathrooms are not available at these prairie sites. Extra time is scheduled between prairie visits to stop at gas stations for bathroom and refreshment breaks.
• Please keep pets at home for your visit to all the prairies; leashed service animals only.