Nebraska Wildflower Week
June 1-8, 2025
Join the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum as we celebrate Wildflower Week, June 1-8. 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 the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum 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!
Wednesday, June 4
Volunteer Planting in the Village of Morrill
6-8 p.m.
F.O.M.O. Park
30436 Lucille Ave.
Morrill
Meet at the marquee in F.O.M.O. Park to help beautify the park and the ballfield area with native flowers and grasses.
Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Thursday, June 5
Wildflower Hike at Chimney Rock
9 - 11 a.m.
9822 County Rd 75
Bayard
We'll meet at the Chimney Rock Museum parking lot and then NSA Green Infrastructure Coordinator Justin Evertson and NSA Sustainable Landscape Specialist Brad Kindler will lead us on guided wildflower hike. When we are finished hiking, feel free to explore the museum ($8 admission fee). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and snacks; restrooms are available at the Chimney Rock Museum. No registration required.
NSA Members & Friends Gathering
Join us for trivia, cider & wine, snacks and conversation!
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Papa Moon Vineyards & Winery
230975 County Road J, Scottsbluff
This event is free admission, but an RSVP is required. Please register HERE.
Friday, June 6
Ribbon-cutting: Scotts Bluff County Pollinator Garden
10 a.m.
Scotts Bluff County Courthouse
1725 10th St., Gering
Join us to celebrate this beautiful garden planted by 4-H students and local Master Gardeners.
Plant Talk & Sunset Wildflower Hike with Nebraska Game & Parks
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, Gering
Meet at the Nature Center for the Plant Talk with Bob Henrickson, horticulture coordinator with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Sunset hike (approximately 45 minutes) will follow the Plant Talk with Amanda Filipi of Nebraska Game & Parks. Snacks and water provided; please wear comfortable shoes. No registration required.
Park permit required for entry into Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area (available for purchase at the park entrance).
Map of Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Saturday, June 7
Plant Sale
8:30 - 11 a.m.
Community Ever Green House
1210 Overland Trails Road, Gering
Come shop for perennials, grasses and herbs!
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum's Wildflower Week events are sponsored by:
Additional Statewide Events
Walk with the Wildflowers Guided Hike
June 3
6-7:30 p.m.
Glacier Creek Preserve
14810 State St., Bennington
This is a free, family-friendly event. An RSVP is appreciated but not required; RSVP to: unoglaciercreek@unomaha.edu
More information: Visit the website or call 402-554-6300.
Wildflower and Watercolor Walk
June 3
3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Treehouse Classroom
21502 W. Hwy 31, Gretna
This free event will allow you to immerse yourself in wildflower wonder and artistic expression at the new Schramm Park Treehouse Classroom. Attendees will learn wildflower identification techniques and watercolor basics, using the information to sketch and paint a variety of wildflowers during a guided hike. The event will conclude at the Treehouse Classroom with refreshments and the chance to put the finishing touches on your artwork. Participants ages high school and older are invited to attend; no prior plant or painting experience is required. Register HERE.
*Note: a state park permit on your vehicle is required to enter the park. You can purchase a permit HERE or at Schramm Education Center daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also purchase a day permit at the park kiosk with cash.
Wildflower Week at Arbor Lodge and Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City
June 3-8
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Explore the special displays about the history of flower gardens at Arbor Lodge and about frontier medicine and herbal remedies. Free wildflower handouts and coloring pages. On Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 3 p.m. participate in free make-and-take wildflower seedballs and pressed flower bookmarks at Arbor Lodge. Arbor Lodge admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. More information available on the Arbor Day Farm website.
Wildflower Wonders: A Botanical Workshop
June 4
6-8:30 p.m.
Prairie Pines Nature Preserve
3000-4498 N 112th St, Lincoln
Spread the joy of wildflowers! Gather your friends and join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a free botanical art workshop. Participants will learn about native Nebraska wildflowers, make their own seed bombs, capture plant silhouettes through cyanotype printing and decorate canvas totes through flower pounding. This workshop will “leaf” you inspired to head outdoors and get up close and personal with nature! For more information contact Megan Castor at megan.castor@nebraska.gov. Registration link to come soon.
Wildflower Walk
June 4
7-9 p.m.
Audubon Rowe Sanctuary, Gibbon
Join Rowe Sanctuary staff for a free, short hike to examine wildflowers growing in the lowland tallgrass prairie and mixed-grass prairie and learn more about Rowe's conservation goals and management. Email rowesanctuary@audubon.org or call 308-468-5282 with questions.
Nebraska Wildflower Week Celebration
June 6-8
Ponca State Park, Ponca
Join local naturalists for a variety of activities dedicated to celebrating Nebraska's wildflowers. Details to come soon. Call the park office at 402-755-2284 or follow Ponca State Park on Facebook for updates and more information.
*Note: A state park permit on your vehicle is required to enter the park. You can purchase a permit HERE or at the park's Resource and Education Center daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can also purchase a day permit at the park kiosk with cash.
Children's Wildflower Fair
June 7
9-11 a.m.
Crete Youth Cabin in Crete
877 County Rd., Crete
Enjoy a morning of nature, creativity and fun hosted by Girls Scouts of Service Unit 204. Participants will engage in free hands-on activities including making wildflower seed bombs, creating a nature journal, hiking and exploring other wildflower-themed crafts and activities. No RSVP is required.
Stewardship of the Earth Celebration
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1918 Garfield St., Beatrice
June 7 at 7 p.m.
Outdoor worship followed by wildflower and pollinator trivia with prizes and refreshments.
June 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Wildflower and pollinator trivia with prizes and refreshments, followed by worship indoors at 10:30 a.m. with a pollinator video.
Wildflower Walk
June 8
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Spring Creek Prairie
Denton
Join naturalist Mary Sawicki for a stroll through the tallgrass prairie to look for blooms, buds and more. To register for this free event, visit the website. Email scp@audubon.org or call 402-797-2301 with questions.
Pollinators, Plants & Prairie Pines
June 14
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Prairie Pines Nature Preserve
3000-4498 N 112th St., Lincoln
From DIY bee baths to a pollinator bioblitz, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the website for more information or call/email 402.525.7653 or info@prairiepines.org with questions.
Explore Wachiska Audubon Society's Prairies
Throughout the summer
Wachiska Audubon Society owns several prairies in southeast Nebraska that bloom in a variety of wildflowers all summer and into the fall. For more information about the prairies and their locations, visit Wachiska's website.
