Visit Prairie Start Botanicals for their annual plant sale from local vendors. Vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants will be available from local vendors. The Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland will be in attendance with native plants for sale!

Event by Prairie Star Botanicals

Stock up on native plants to support Nebraska ecosystems and wildlife! Plants are just $5 each (or 10 for $40).
Payment through cash or Venmo only.

Event by Crown Jewels Nursery

Start the growing season off right by joining us at our greenhouse location to shop the largest selection of native perennial wildflowers and grasses in Nebraska, grown locally and pesticide-free right here in Lincoln!

Event by Midwest Natives Nursery

‍This 2-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Missouri and Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2026. During this webinar, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2026 field season. The training will cover how to conduct your own survey, where and when to survey, what supplies you'll need, and how to submit your data. We will also discuss how to differentiate bumble bees from the other insects you'll encounter in the field. ‍Registration Required.

Event by The Xerces Society and Bumble Bee Atlas

Wild Ones is partnering again with the Less Lawn More Life Challenge, a free 12-week program helping people turn everyday spaces into real habitat. Each week offers one practical, expert-led action. It’s designed to be simple, approachable, and grounded in what actually works across different regions.. Registration Required.

Event by Wild Ones

We’ll be tackling habitat and trail maintenance such as invasive bush honeysuckle, trimming trail branches, lining the trail with logs, spreading seeds, and more. There will be a morning (9AM-Noon) and afternoon (1PM-4PM) volunteer session. RSVP for a free lunch and snacks.

Event by Heron Haven

Since 2015, Fontenelle Forest has been working on the Save the Oaks initiative to improve oak-dominated habitats and build a more resilient system. They have expanded staff and volunteer capacity through equipment, training, supplies, research, and community outreach, and continue working to reduce invasive plants while promoting native species through techniques such as prescribed fire, thinning, seeding, and herbicide use. Registration Required for Webinar.

Event by Conservation Nebraska and Fontenelle Forest

The first 275 households will receive a FREE predesigned native perennial garden that covers a 6' by 10' space and includes milkweed, spring/summer/fall bloomers, and grasses/sedges. Six designs available on a first-come, first-served basis (one per household). The Environmental Expo will feature local community experts to answer questions and give advice. The Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland will have a booth at this event.

Event by Nebraska Monarchs

This 2-hour workshop will prepare community scientists and agency biologists to participate in the Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas and Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas projects in 2026. During this webinar, we will provide clear guidance on how to participate in the Atlas and discuss priorities for the 2026 field season. The training will cover how to conduct your own survey, where and when to survey, what supplies you'll need, and how to submit your data. Registration Required.

Event by The Xerces Society and Bumble Bee Atlas

This all-ages event is full of interactive activities for people of all skillsets. Learn about Nebraska’s terrestrial and aquatic invasive species threats, how to prevent them, and how they impact Nebraska’s diverse ecosystems.

Event by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Invasive Species Council

Join an experienced nature guide and celebrate Wildflower Week with us. We’ll take a leisurely stroll along the tallgrass trails to see what is blooming and learn together about native wildflowers & grasses.

Event by Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center

If you’re ready to take the next step in helping the planet, but you’re not sure where to start with your landscape, join us as we cover all the basics with lots of practical tips to help you get started!

Event by Mulhall’s and Fontenelle Forest

Free community event! Celebrate and learn about native plants and pollinators, participate in activities and garden walk. Visit with several organizations and vendor booths, native plant sale, free samples. The Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland will be a vendor at this event.

Event by Benson Bounty

This virtual program explores the biology, behavior, and life cycle of fireflies, including how and why they produce light, how they communicate, and their role in local ecosystems. ‍Registration Required.

Event by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Wildlife Education

Don't hate and exterminate, but learn to love your backyard bug! Join Conservation Nebraska and our guest speaker Bob Henrickson as we chat about bugs and critters that bring benefits to our backyard. Registration Required.

Event by Conservation Nebraska and PlantNebraska

Sunflowers are more than Nebraska’s iconic blooms—they’re a window into the fascinating science of plants. This virtual program explores how sunflowers grow, their unique adaptations for tracking the sun, and how they reproduce and produce seeds. ‍Registration Required.

Event by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Wildlife Education

Join Milkweed Matters, Golden Hills, & Mills County Conservation for an all-ages event celebrating Iowa's prairies. The Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland will be in attendance with an event booth.

Event by Golden Hills RC&D, Milkweed Matters, and Mills County Conservation

SAVE THE DATE: Our 4th Annual native plant garden giveaway, vendor fair, and speaker presentation event is scheduled. More Details Coming Soon!

Event by Pollinator Alliance of the Heartland

Wasps are often misunderstood, but they play important roles in Nebraska’s ecosystems. This virtual program explores the biology, behavior, and life cycles of different wasp species, including how they hunt, pollinate, and interact with other insects. ‍Registration Required.

Event by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Wildlife Education

Prescribed fire is a powerful tool for managing Nebraska’s prairies and forests, but there’s a lot of science behind the flames. This virtual program explores how controlled burns work, why fire is important for plant and animal health, and the safety measures that make it possible. ‍Registration Required.

Event by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Nebraska Wildlife Education