Events

“Edible Wild Mushrooms of Nebraska,” join Bob Henrickson for tips on identifying, when and how to gather and how to prepare wild mushrooms for storage and cooking.
Free 1st Thursday series sponsored by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lincoln Parks & Recreation and the Lincoln Downtown Association.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

“Birding in SUBIRDIA,” enjoying Nebraska Birds in urban settings with Jason “the Birdnerd” St. Sauver discussing amazing urban birds in and around Lincoln, great places to find them, tips to identify them and simple ways to help them thrive in the urban/suburban world we live in. Jason is the Director of Education & Outreach with Audubon Nebraska; he loves helping folks of all ages connect to nature through birds. Free 1st 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.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

Sale of trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials, including many native plants with regional seed source.

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

Join the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum for a night with Lucinda Mays from Chadron State College!

This is Shared Space: Plants & People
“Gardens and arboreta bring us together. Our best gardening endeavors are sustainable, welcoming to all and deeply connect us to our surroundings.” From hosting Victory Garden in the 1980s to facing High Plains challenges like fire, snowstorms and drought, Mays recognizes our shared dependence on plants for beauty, survival and connection.

Lecture starts at 7 with cookie reception to follow.

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