Author Archives for Bridget Hanson
Fontenelle Forest Offering Free Admission to Active Military in participation with Blue Star Museums
April 16, 2024 11:20 am Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest Offering Free Admission to Active Military in participation with Blue Star MuseumsBeginning on Armed Forces Day (May 18) through Labor Day (September 2) active-duty military and up to five family members will enjoy free daily admission to Fontenelle Forest as part of the 2024 Blue Star Museums program. Fontenelle Forest is proud to show our support for local military families by...
Critter Care: Reptile and Amphibian Vet Check-ups
March 7, 2024 1:22 pm Comments Off on Critter Care: Reptile and Amphibian Vet Check-upsarticle by Patrick Conner, Animal Care Specialist If you regularly explore Fontenelle Forest’s Nature Center, you likely have already discovered the Raptor Woodland Refuge, where you can marvel at 14 different species of birds of prey. You may not realize the Nature Center also houses a fascinating array of reptiles...
Farewell to Dawn Jensen, Director of Finance & Administration
March 5, 2024 8:43 am Comments Off on Farewell to Dawn Jensen, Director of Finance & AdministrationIt is with bittersweet emotions that we announce that Dawn Jensen will be retiring as Fontenelle Forest’s Director of Finance and Administration this summer. Dawn joined the Forest team in 2017. Over the past seven years, she has been instrumental in ensuring a strong financial position for the organization...
Eyes on the Ecosystem: Invasive Awareness and Early Detection
February 27, 2024 11:57 am Comments Off on Eyes on the Ecosystem: Invasive Awareness and Early Detectionarticle by Kayla Johnson, Conservation Specialist Did you know that the last week of February is Invasive Species Awareness Week? Do you know why awareness is so important? Stopping invasive species early on, before it becomes a major problem will save time, effort, money, and most importantly prevents the loss...
Community Conservation: How Volunteers Are Making a Difference in Invasive Species Control at Fontenelle Forest
February 25, 2024 12:00 pm Comments Off on Community Conservation: How Volunteers Are Making a Difference in Invasive Species Control at Fontenelle Forestarticle by Shawna Gorman, Conservation Specialist Invasive species aren’t that big of a problem at the Forest…right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Non-native plants and animals can cause long-term damage to the economy, environment and even human health. Not all non-native plants are created equal. The most noxious are...
Welcome to Fontenelle Forest, Flicka!
February 19, 2024 1:18 pm Comments Off on Welcome to Fontenelle Forest, Flicka!article by Ell Kinsey, Raptor Care Specialist Introducing our newest arrival to the Raptor Woodland Refuge: Flicka, the American Kestrel! Found as a chick, Flicka was taken in by a well-meaning member of the public. Rather than call a certified raptor rehabber, they chose to keep Flicka, which is against...
Winter Warriors: How Songbirds and Raptors Survive the Colder Months
January 11, 2024 3:23 pm Comments Off on Winter Warriors: How Songbirds and Raptors Survive the Colder Monthsarticle by Ell Kinsey, Raptor Care Specialist Nebraska is known for fluctuating temperatures. From sweaty summer days to the frosty frigid winter, all Nebraska’s inhabitants have learned to adapt—including the feathered ones! IN THE WILD For wild birds, there’s little time for rest in the wintertime – this is especially...
Navigating Nature: Trails Maintenance, Safety and Preparedness
December 15, 2023 2:00 pm Comments Off on Navigating Nature: Trails Maintenance, Safety and PreparednessWith over 17 miles of trails at Fontenelle Forest, it’s inevitable that occasionally visitors may have some trouble navigating their way through the Forest. What our staff didn’t anticipate was a podcast episode dedicated to one visitor’s struggle to find his way back to the Nature Center after venturing well...
2024 Membership and Daily Admission Pricing
December 12, 2023 7:50 am Comments Off on 2024 Membership and Daily Admission PricingAs a community-funded nonprofit organization, the work of Fontenelle Forest is strengthened by the generosity of our donors, members, and volunteers. From restoring threatened ecosystems like oak savanna to educating current and future generations, community support makes our work possible. In addition to philanthropy, Fontenelle Forest relies on membership,...
Winter Leaflet 2023
December 3, 2023 6:47 am Comments Off on Winter Leaflet 2023Get updates about Fontenelle Forest in the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Leaflet.