Event

Drop-in Volunteering – Pruning the Heritage Orchard

Homestead National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.285675, -96.826613


Homestead National Historical Park's Heritage Center: 24405 SW 75th Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Volunteer Event

Description

Drop-in Volunteering opportunities occur one Friday a month from February to October 2026. Activities begin at 3 pm unless otherwise indicated.

Dates and themes are as follows:

  • February 20: Pruning the Heritage Orchard (1 pm start)
  • March 20: Trail Sign Cleanup
  • April 17: Garlic Mustard Removal
  • May 15: Garlic Mustard Removal
  • June 26: iNaturalist Wildflowers
  • July 17: Water Quality
  • August 21: iNaturalist Butterflies
  • September 18: Candle Dipping
  • October 16: Prairie Seed Harvest

Reservation or Registration: No