Our Mission

To provide a place where people
can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature.
We want to inspire current and future generations
to care for the natural world.

Fontenelle Nature Association (FNA)

FNA is one of Nebraska's oldest conservation organizations
and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation.
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha
encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River.

Forest News

Do you DIG nature?! Become a Certified NEBRASKA Master Naturalist and receive 60 hours of in-depth outdoor and classroom training. They are NOW scheduling interviews for the Summer 2012 Nebraska Master Naturalist Certification Trainings.
Click Here for Details.

Now Hiring! We are looking for a limited number of Summer Day Camp Counselors.
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FNA was given an Honorary State Award from the Nebraska PTA for “outstanding service to children and youth" on Thursday, April 12.

2012 Nature Discovery Summer Day Camps
Registration for our 2012 Nature Discovery Day Camps is now open.  Click here for information.

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Flooding Update 04/09/2012

After extensive repairs, all of the floodplain trails at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center are now open.  The floodplain trails at Neale Woods still remain closed, however most of its 9 miles of trails were unaffected. When you hike in the floodplain, please be aware that flood damaged trees are prone to falling at any time and the trail surfaces remain rough in places. For your safety, you should not enter these areas during high winds. All hiking is at your own risk.