TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to prescribed fire, the following trails will be closed at Neale Woods March 31 and April 1: Raccoon Hollow, Owl, Deer, Settlers, Columbine, Neale north of Wagon, and Hilltop between Maidenhair and Raccoon Hollow.

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TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to prescribed fire, the following trails will be closed at Neale Woods March 31 and April 1: Raccoon Hollow, Owl, Deer, Settlers, Columbine, Neale north of Wagon, and Hilltop between Maidenhair and Raccoon Hollow.

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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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CNN Elevates Lead Poisoning in Eagles to a National Topic of Concern

The epidemic of lead poisoning in eagles is fast-becoming a national topic of concern. As news is spreading about this issue, some hunters are concerned that conservationists are attempting to limit their rights. Although we understand their concerns, this could not be farther from the truth. We want to eliminate…

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2020 Summer Camps

  Just minutes from downtown Omaha, Fontenelle Forest campers experience a wild summer outdoors! At Fontenelle Forest, we believe that today’s children are tomorrow’s stewards. Our camps offer a vital connection with the forests, prairies and wetlands that children often only learn about through books or television. We are excited…

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Baright Gallery Art Series Exhibit Opening | Community

April 4 @ 6:30 pm

(Cancelled) Barn Bash: A Feather Our Nest Benefit for Fontenelle Forest

April 24 @ 5:30 pm
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
Fontenelle Forest will be closed to the public through April 30. All programs and events are canceled. Read our official statement and receive any important updates by clicking “Learn More” below.

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