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.
Come enjoy the beautiful, fragrant lilacs at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Free, 30-minute tours at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
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.
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.
Join us for the perfect summer evening — a relaxing food and nature activity at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Enjoy four Arbor Day Farm wines and snack on light hors d'oeuvres as you take in the beauty of the farm and stroll the Treehouse Trail.
Join us in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Mother's Day Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Celebrate Women” exhibit.