Lauritzen Gardens Arbor Day Festival Exhibitor Invitation
2026-04-21 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Lauritzen Gardens- Omaha
Lauritzen Gardens Arbor Day Festival Exhibitor Invitation
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9am-2:30pm
You’re invited to join us for the 2026 Arbor Day Festival! This important national holiday recognizes the importance of trees and was founded right here in Nebraska in 1872. Each year, the Lauritzen Gardens Arbor Day Festival welcomes hundreds of students from across the metro to learn about this important commemoration through hands-on activities and exploration. We hope you’ll consider joining us! Please submit your exhibitor registration no later than March 31.

As an exhibitor, we ask that you:
Provide at least two staff members or volunteers for your organization who can arrive between 8:00-8:45 to set-up for the event and can stay for the entire duration of the event. (You’re welcome to split the event into multiple shifts as needed.)
Come prepared with your own plant, animal and/or environment-related conservation/preservation mini-lesson that will take approximately 15 minutes.
Have an interactive display, presentation or activity that works well with groups of 15-30 children (handouts are not required, but are encouraged)

Additional notes:
· Please note this is an outdoor event, weather permitting.
· We expect to host over 2,000 students at this year’s event. Please note we stagger the school groups throughout the day to control the number of students within the garden at any given time.
· Lunch is provided to exhibitors. Your registration will include a chance to note any dietary restrictions.

How to register: Registration for Arbor Day Festival, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Fill out form
If you have difficulties with the form please reach out to:
Wendy Garzon w.garzon@omahabotanicalgardens.org
Let us know of any questions, and we look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Arbor Day Festival!
