Nebraska Wildflower Week
June 1-7, 2026

Join PlantNebraska as we celebrate Wildflower Week, June 1-7. We'll join other statewide organizations to shine the spotlight on the beauty and resilience of our state's wildflowers.

The following events are hosted by PlantNebraska and our partners in western Nebraska. Also on this page are a list of additional Wildflower Week events happening in June across the state. Check back here from now until June, as we will be adding more events each week so you can plan your Wildflower Week adventure!

Thursday, June 4
Pop-up Plant Sale, Plant Talk & Garden Walk
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
1000 Main St., Chadron
PlantNebraska is partnering with the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association (NNTA) and Chadron State College to host a pop-up plant sale, a plant talk with Horticulture Coordinator Bob Henrickson and a tour of the Heritage gardens and adjacent campus landscapes. Come for one part or stay for all three!
Pop-up Plant Sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
Plant Talk: 10-11 a.m. inside the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center
Garden Walk: 11-11:45 a.m. Meet outside the Heritage Center

Guided Sunset Hike at Gilbert Baker Wildlife Management Area
6:30 p.m. to sunset
Monroe Canyon Rd., Harrison
Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to walk over uneven ground to explore the beautiful trees and flowers in this pristine wildlife management area. Snacks and water will be provided. Gilbert Baker is located 5 miles north of Harrison on Monroe Canyon Rd. (GPS coordinates 42.76748 -103.92664). Meet in the parking lot near the restrooms.

Friday, June 5
Volunteer Planting & Arboretum Tour at North Platte NRD
10-11:30 a.m.
100547 Airport Rd., Scottsbluff
Help us plant a pollinator garden and then explore the arboretum and enjoy refreshments with PlantNebraska staff. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Guided Wildflower Hike
Scotts Bluff National Monument
2-4 p.m.
190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering
Meet in the parking lot outside of the Visitor's Center and join us for a wildflower hike led by a National Park Service ranger. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to walk over uneven ground. Snacks and water provided.

PlantNebraska Members & Friends Gathering
Papa Moon Headquarters
6:30 - 9 p.m.
3109 Avenue B, Scottsbluff
Join us for a fun evening of trivia, tasty eats, cider and wine and good conversation at Papa Moon's downtown location. The event is free, but registration is required; please register here.

Saturday, June 6
Plant Sale
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Community Ever Green House
1210 Overland Trails Rd., Gering

PlantNebraska Affiliate Site Celebration at Riverside Discovery Center
10:30 a.m.
1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W., Scottsbluff
Come celebrate Riverside Discovery Center as PlantNebraska's newest accredited arboretum (meet at the pollinator garden at the site of the former aviary)!

Statewide Wildflower Events

June 2
Wildflower Planting Project
10 a.m. - 12 noon
UNO's Glacier Creek Preserve, Bennington
Join the Glacier Creek Preserve staff and volunteers to help with weeding, prepping the ground and planting prairie wildflowers. Bring a sack lunch and stay to enjoy lunchtime and conversation with a beautiful view at 12 noon.
RSVP to (402) 554-6300 or unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu.
More information

June 4
Celebrate Wildflower Week!
6-7:30 p.m.
Schramm Education Center, Gretna
Hosted by Nebraska Game & Parks; free; create a simple watercolor artwork while exploring the pollinator gardens and prairie.
More information [will be posted on this calendar in May]

June 5
Wildflower Wonders: Botanical Art Workshop
6-8:30 p.m.
Prairie Pines Nature Preserve, Lincoln
Make wildflower seed bombs, gelli printing and cyanotyping
Registration and more information

Guided Sunset Woodland Walk
7:30 p.m.
Chadron State Park [Meet at the campground trailhead near the tennis court; wear sturdy shoes for uneven terrain.]
Hosted by Nebraska Game & Parks, this family-friendly guided hike will spotlight bright blooms, pollinators and fun facts about the plants and animals that call this area home. The activity is free and open to the public. A park permit is required for entrance, available at the kiosk or office at the main entrance.
More information: Call Chadron State Park, (308) 432-6167.

June 6
Bellevue Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Washington Park, Bellevue
Free native plants and educational information
Free admission, hosted by Green Bellevue Bee City USA
Website for more information

Gjerloff Prairie Fun Run/Walk
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Gjerloff Prairie, near Marquette
$40 entry fee; hosted by Prairie Plains Resource Institute
Explore the beautiful prairie and blooming wildflowers while you run or walk the trails.
Registration and more information

Plant Walk
7-9 p.m.
Rowe Sanctuary, Gibbon
An evening on the prairie to talk about native plants for Nebraska Wildflower Week! Staff will guide you through the prairies of Rowe Sanctuary while you learn about the native plants that have deep roots in the Great Plains. The event is free; registration is encouraged.
Website for more information

June 7
Guided Wildflower Walk
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the tallgrass prairie and learn about native wildflowers and their importance to pollinators and birds.
More information [click Events]

Celebrate Wildflower Week