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.
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.
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.