Gotfried Prairie and Arboretum

Join us for Fondy Idol 2025! There is no shortage of talent from our performers at The Arc Fond du Lac! On November 7 , that talent will shine brightly at this annual event where you will be inspired and wow’d by our clients as they preform. Featuring songs from popular game shows!

A FREE family-oriented environmental education event with activities for all ages! Learn about native plants, trees, and shrubs; dragonflies; cranes; pollinators; small wild animals; history of area; climate change and other nature and sustainable topics. Activities include: -Prairie and birding hikes -Yoga in the prairie -16 Environmental education booths -3 Nature-inspired artist booths including butterfly […]

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.

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 will head out around 8:30 pm. Firefly activity usually starts around 9:00 pm. Bring a flashlight if you wish. Lead by Douglas Stadler, Friends of […]

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 (east parking lot adjacent to Fond du Lac County Campus) and take approximately 1 hour. Tours will be every 2nd Saturday of the month.

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: […]

Join us for our first winter luminary hike! Check out the Gottfried in the winter! Take a self guided hike through the arboretum and prairie edge 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, […]