University of Nebraska–Lincoln Botanical Garden and Arboretum Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
The UNL Botanical Garden and Arboretum encompasses more than two dozen beautifully designed garden areas across the UNL East Campus in Lincoln. The centerpiece is the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum at 38th and Holdrege, featuring labeled trees, shrubs, and extensive perennial plantings. The campus also features three dedicated native gardens celebrating southern mixed-grass and tallgrass prairie ecosystems. Free, open, and close to downtown Lincoln, this accessible arboretum is an underappreciated resource for hummingbird and pollinator observation in Nebraska's capital city.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at University of Nebraska–Lincoln Botanical Garden and Arboretum is the Ruby-throated.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Cardinal flower (*Lobelia cardinalis*) — moist garden areas
- • Wild bergamot (*Monarda fistulosa*) — native prairie gardens
- • Wild columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) — arboretum understory plantings
- • Prairie blazing star / liatris (*Liatris spicata*)
- • Penstemon / beardtongue (*Penstemon grandiflorus*, *P. cobaea*)
- • Trumpet vine (*Campsis radicans*) — formal garden areas
NectarBloom Tip
Tour brochures and campus plant maps are available at the East Campus Visitors' Center in the Dairy Store building. The three native prairie gardens are where hummingbirds concentrate during peak bloom. The garden is free to access year-round. An audio garden tour is available by calling 402-472-5555 from anywhere on campus.
Visitor Notes
Free; open year-round. ADA accessible on main campus paths. Call 402-472-5555 for audio tour.
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