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EMBRACE THE RAIN

There are plenty of indoor activities at the Nature Center. Or, bring an umbrella and have the boardwalk or trails to yourself!

EXPERIENCE THE QUIET WILD OF NATURE

Whether it’s your first time on the trails, or you’re an avid hiker, there is something new to experience every day and every season at Fontenelle Forest

SNOW MUCH FUN IN THE FOREST

See the Forest from a whole new perspective when it’s blanketed in snow, or enjoy one of our many indoor activities at the Nature Center

Embrace the cold

Rent snowshoes or lace up your snow boots and hike the trails tomorrow!

The Quiet Wild of Nature

We at Fontenelle Forest are the active stewards of this land, and we promise to protect and restore it for future generations.

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New Exhibit:
Nebraska’s Deep Roots
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2023 Summer Camp
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Extended Summer Hours Start May 29

Hike longer with our extended summer hours! From Memorial Day to Labor Day summer hours are in effect at Fontenelle Forest. This means you have more time to enjoy all the things you love about the Forest. Whether you’re a member or purchase daily admission, your next trip to the…

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The Fontenelle Forest's spring 2023 edition of their quarterly newsletter, Leaflet. The cover depicts a tree limb scattered with leaves overlayed by the Fontenelle Forest logo, the title Leaflet, and the words "Fontenelle Forest News | Spring 2023."

Spring Leaflet 2023

Get updates about Fontenelle Forest in the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Leaflet.In this issue, we’re bringing you news about some much-needed updates to buildings, technology, and the overall Forest experience, as well as providing a 2022 financial overview.

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upcoming events in the forest…

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Invasive Species Hike

June 10 @ 10:00 am - June 10 @ 11:30 am
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Native Plant Sale

June 17 @ 9:00 am - June 17 @ 12:00 pm
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Fontenelle Trading Post: Speaker Series

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - July 2 @ 2:30 pm
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Full Moon Hike

July 7 @ 8:00 pm - July 7 @ 10:00 pm
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