Arbor Day Farm Hummingbird Guide
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- No boiling, no dye
- The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
- One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
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Overview
Birthplace of Arbor Day and headquarters of the Arbor Day Foundation, Arbor Day Farm encompasses 260 acres of forests, orchards, gardens, and trails in Nebraska City. The farm is home to the historic Arbor Lodge State Historical Park — J. Sterling Morton's estate — including Italian terraced gardens, more than 200 varieties of lilacs, and mature tree plantings. The farm's Conservation Trail passes through native plantings and orchards providing important nectar resources for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds during their summer residency in southeast Nebraska, along the Missouri River corridor.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Arbor Day Farm is the Ruby-throated.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during July, August 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 areas and along water features
- • Wild columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) — woodland garden sections near Arbor Lodge
- • Trumpet vine (*Campsis radicans*) — on structures and historic fencing at Arbor Lodge
- • Wild bergamot (*Monarda fistulosa*) — native plantings along the Conservation Trail
- • Swamp milkweed (*Asclepias incarnata*) and butterfly weed (*A. tuberosa*) — meadow areas
- • Penstemon (*Penstemon grandiflorus*) — prairie-style plantings
NectarBloom Tip
The Arbor Lodge State Historical Park section includes Italian terraced gardens with more than 200 varieties of lilacs and mature tree plantings that create edge habitat ideal for hummingbirds. Walk the terraced garden paths in the morning for the best chance to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds feeding in the historic gardens. The Conservation Trail walk takes about 45 minutes and passes through the richest native plant habitat on the property.
Visitor Notes
Admission required for farm activities; Arbor Lodge State Park has separate fee. Lied Lodge and Tree Adventure on-site. ADA accessible on main campus paths.
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