Lightning Bug Orchard

Lightning Bug Orchard started as a dream. Jeff Erickson grew up living in the north woods of Minnesota where he roamed the woods and fields. When he saw the land that is now our orchard, he knew there was potential for something great. So with much research and help from the Iowa State Extension office, he planted over 2,500 trees to create a forest preserve. His dream was to have an orchard that produced fresh fruits and nuts from June through September. And now nearly 9 years later, Lightning Bug Orchard is a dream come true.