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Wildflower Week 2024

Nebraska Wildflower Week
June 1-9, 2024

Join the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum as we celebrate Wildflower Week, June 1-9. 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!

June 6

Plant Talk & Wildflower Hike
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Cedar Point Biological Station
170 Cedar Point Dr., Ogallala
Meet at Lubber Lab for the Plant Talk at 10 a.m.; hike will follow (wear comfortable shows; snacks and water will be provided). 
Cedar Point Biological Station Map 

Tri Trails Park Affiliate Site Celebration
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. — refreshments & tree planting
Road West 80 & Lawrence Road, Ogallala

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
 

June 7

Volunteer Planting
10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Riverside Discovery Center
1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W, Scottsbluff
Come help us beautify the zoo with native plants and then explore the zoo on your own afterward.

Plant Talk & Sunset Wildflower Hike
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, Gering
Meet at the Nature Center for the Plant Talk with Steve Rolfsmeier, director of the High Plains Herbarium at Chadron State College. Sunset hike (approximately 45 minutes) will follow the Plant Talk. Snacks and water provided; please wear comfortable shoes. 
Park permit required for entry into Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. 
Map of Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area

June 8

Plant Sale
8:30 - 11 a.m.
Community Ever Green House
1210 Overland Trails Road, Gering
Come shop for perennials, grasses and herbs!

Additional Statewide Events

Coming Soon

Wildflower Week Resources

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