Events

"Fun Facts about Trees," Justin Evertson. Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

"Some of Our Favorite Plants," Christina Hoyt. Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Sign up in advance that day to climb Nebraska’s State Champion swamp white oak. Participants are trained, secured and supervised by facilitators to take climb lines 50' up into the tree; located near the center of Elmwood Park's east edge, west of 60th and Leavenworth.

Sale of 700+ perennials, herbs, grasses, trees and shrubs selected for region, uniqueness, demand and provided by Bluebird Nursery. Sponsored by NSA as an educational tool, fundraising event and to promote regional plants. Admission to the sale is free. The plant sale, presentations, educational booths and vendors are all in Pavilion I with plenty of free parking. For best plant choices, the ticketed Preview Party is Friday night, April 26 from 6-9pm, including a meal, live music and first selection of plants before Saturday sale.

"Botanical Illustration," Lana Johnson. Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Talk and tour of Union Plaza (weather permittingi) with Mark Canney. Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

NONE - 4th of July holiday

Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association

Free First Thursday all-things-green series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association