Learn about the history and home of Arbor Day at the place where it all began! Dive into the history of this special event and see how its impact has grown since its founding in 1872. Discover how the Morton family celebrated each year through family journal entries.
Check out the Emerging Artists exhibit in the Kimmel Gallery at the Morton-James Public Library during the month of April!
Celebrate the tree planter's holiday right here where it all began at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City! All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop, all in celebration of trees.
Start your Arbor Day Weekend celebration right with live (complimentary) music by Evans & Moore on the terrace at Lied Lodge.
Come enjoy the beautiful, fragrant lilacs at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Free, 30-minute tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
Wildlife Encounters will join us in the Tree Adventure Theater and take us on a journey to explore our world’s amazing habitats and the animals that live within them! Special guest appearances from an Eurasian owl, wallaby, bull snake, glass lizard, fennec fox and armadillo.
Celebrate Arbor Day with fun, adventure, and music in the trees with The String Beans! A favorite choice for family-friendly entertainment. The String Beans deliver a wide variety of original songs about all the things kids love: animals, books, cartoons, food, history, play, science, sports, and more.
It's a delicious way to celebrate Arbor Day Weekend! Join us for a magical evening of Arbor Day-inspired dishes in the beautiful setting of the Woodland Grove. A four-course, family style menu paired with a wine or beverage, is being artfully crafted by our Timbers culinary team to delight your taste buds and pay homage to trees.
Start your Arbor Day Sunday on the Hazelnut Lawn (located on the north side of Lied Lodge) with complimentary yoga. Enjoy fresh air with a view of the orchard. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us during the month of May as we celebrate women and mothers everywhere and give a special nod to the Women of Arbor Lodge. This temporary exhibit includes historic photographs and biographies of the Morton women, as well as needlework linens and other handmade items that showcase the skills women used to beautify their homes over the years.