Celebrate the beauty of nature during Wildflower Week at Arbor Day Farm—where every bloom tells a story! LEARN MORE
Wildflower Week at Arbor Day Farm
Tuesday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 8th
Experience Nebraska's native wildflowers at Arbor Day Farm.
Date
Tuesday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 8th
Type
Nature
Celebrate Nebraska’s native wildflowers through art, education, conservation, and community fun during a week full of vibrant events, immersive experiences, and hands-on learning.
- Opening this week! U-Pick Wildflowers – enter through Tree Adventure
- Join the Arbor Day Farm Wine Club to enjoy exclusive perks and attend the first pick-party on June 7 at the Apple House Market—with small bites and wine tastings — and learn more or sign up at arbordayfarm.org/wineclub.
- Plant Sale & Seed Packet Giveaways – at Apple House Market
- Make-and-Take – Paint-your-own flower pot at the Hero Gallery – enter through Tree Adventure
Dining Options
Savor the flavors of the season with mouthwatering barbecue at Porters for lunch or join us at Timbers for an exquisite dinner.
Wildflower Walks
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Harris Prairie on our expert-guided tours, offered twice daily from 9am-10am and 2pm-3pm. Meet at the Lied Lodge Lobby to begin your immersive wildflower experience. Don't forget your camera!
Opening Night Cocktail Party
Saturday, June 7 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Fuelwood Gallery (west of the main entrance to Lied Lodge)
Celebrate Wildflower Week in style with a festive evening of art, music, and conservation inspiration. $25.
Art exhibit by local artists and photographers – limited-edition prints available for purchase
Floral-inspired cocktails & hors d’oeuvres
Acoustic music & native flower décor
Presentation by Ethan Freese with Platte Basin Timelapse (45–60 min)
Saturday Farmers Market
June 7 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Apple House Market
Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and eco-friendly products from local vendors such as The BloomBar, Wendy Jane Bantam, Prairie Waves Ecological Landscapes, Lisa Harnack Art, and more!
Saturday Workshops
Friday, June 7 | Hero Gallery
Gain insights from local experts on wildflowers, native landscapes, and sustainable design. Free admission. Pre-registration recommended.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
“Flora and Fauna of the Nebraska Prairie” with Amy Heusinkvelt, Environmental Educator with the Lincoln Children's Zoo
10:00 – 11:00 PM
“Setting the Prairie on Fire” with Ben Heusinkvelt, Grounds and Orchard Manager at Arbor Day Farm
11:00 – 12:00 PM
“Designing with Native Wildflowers” with Mark Canney, Director of Landscape and Horticulture at Arbor Day Farm
1:00 – 2:00 PM
"Pollinator Habitat and Grassland Planting and Management Strategies" with Devin Heusinkvelt with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
2:00 - 3:00 PM
“Cover Crops in the Orchard” with Ben Heusinkvelt, Grounds and Orchard Manager at Arbor Day Farm
Arbor Lodge Mansion Wildflower Celebration
June 7 & 8 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Arbor Lodge Mansion
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FREE make-and-take wildflower mud balls
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FREE make-and-take pressed flower bookmarks
Special daily (Tuesday-Sunday) displays about the history of flower gardens at Arbor Lodge. Daily samples of floral/herbal teas (included with admission). Frontier Medicine and Herbal Remedies Display. Wildflower handouts, coloring pages, activities.
