Author Archives for Bridget Hanson
Stewarding a Healthy Forest and a Healthy Herd
December 1, 2023 12:06 pm Comments Off on Stewarding a Healthy Forest and a Healthy Herdarticle by Jim Beebe, Chief Ranger at Fontenelle Forest Fontenelle Forest strives to care for our native habitats which includes both plants and animals that live in them. One key animal that plays a role in sculpting the landscape is our largest herbivore, the white-tailed deer. This article looks at...
Fontenelle Forest Managed Deer Hunt
November 26, 2023 11:19 am Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest Managed Deer HuntALL FONTENELLE FOREST TRAILS ARE CLOSED DECEMBER 4-7 (MON-THURS) The Nature Center will remain open. For everyone’s safety please make sure to respect the trail closures during this time. The only exception will be the trails at Neale Woods Nature Reserve, which will remain open. Fontenelle Forest has conducted a deer...
Adapting to the Flow: Changes to Fontenelle Forest’s Floodplains
November 26, 2023 10:04 am Comments Off on Adapting to the Flow: Changes to Fontenelle Forest’s FloodplainsIf you’ve recently hiked the Fontenelle Forest’s Wetlands, you likely have noticed several areas that are now completely dry. Fontenelle Forest’s Wetlands is just a small section (approximately 700 acres) of a 2,000-acre floodplain along the Missouri River that is constantly changing, especially as it continues to recover from...
Fontenelle Forest Announces New Executive Director: Tyler Irvine
October 2, 2023 12:58 pm Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest Announces New Executive Director: Tyler IrvineAs a 110-year-old private nonprofit, we look forward to charting a new path under new leadership, guided by our long-time mission of inspiring current and future generations to care for the natural world. Fontenelle Forest is excited to announce that Tyler Irvine has been named its new Executive Director. Irvine...
Back to School: Raptor Style
September 26, 2023 11:46 am Comments Off on Back to School: Raptor Stylearticle by Ell Kinsey, Raptor Care Specialist Next time your kids don’t want to see the doctor, remind them that even Fontenelle Forest’s raptors have to brave their back-to-school physicals. In early August, the raptor team buckled down to give each bird a thorough exam. This article provides a behind-the-scenes...
Fall Leaflet 2023
September 8, 2023 12:00 pm Comments Off on Fall Leaflet 2023Get updates about Fontenelle Forest in the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Leaflet.
Summer Leaflet 2023
June 13, 2023 11:03 am Comments Off on Summer Leaflet 2023Get updates about Fontenelle Forest in the spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, the Leaflet.
Extended Summer Hours Start May 29
April 24, 2023 11:23 am Comments Off on Extended Summer Hours Start May 29Hike 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...
Spring Leaflet 2023
March 9, 2023 10:05 am Comments Off on Spring Leaflet 2023Get 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.
Invasives: What are they and how you can stop them from spreading
January 30, 2023 2:33 pm Comments Off on Invasives: What are they and how you can stop them from spreadingarticle by Michelle Foss, Director of Resource Stewardship National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international outreach event put on by the North American Invasive Species Management Association, that occurs annually at the end of February. What is an invasive species? The term “invasive species” has become more prevalent over...