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Fontenelle Forest reopens trails following July storm
August 13, 2021 5:35 pm Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest reopens trails following July stormIf you’ve lived in Nebraska for a while, you know that Midwest weather can be, well, unpredictable to say the least. And wow – Mother Nature has really served us up some whoppers over the past few weeks! Like most of Omaha and Bellevue, Fontenelle Forest received a lot of...
Fontenelle Forest welcomes Emily Prauner as Director of Donor and Visitor Services
July 30, 2021 2:55 pm Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest welcomes Emily Prauner as Director of Donor and Visitor ServicesFontenelle Forest is thrilled to announce that Emily Prauner is joining our team as the new Director of Donor and Visitor Services. Emily is an Omaha native and outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about environmental sustainability and nature conservation. Her “dream job” has long been in philanthropy at the National...
Fontenelle Forest is working to reopen trails safely after unprecedented wind storm
July 13, 2021 8:56 am Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest is working to reopen trails safely after unprecedented wind stormThe wind storm that swept through Omaha on Friday, July 9, was one of the worst in recent history. With over 2,100 acres and 24 miles of trails, it will take some time for Fontenelle Forest to ensure all the trails are safe to reopen for public use. Forest staff...
Nature Search: Fontenelle Forest’s Digital Field Guide
May 31, 2021 3:00 pm Comments Off on Nature Search: Fontenelle Forest’s Digital Field GuideWondering what that colorful bird or freaky fungi was you saw at Fontenelle Forest? Nature Search can help you find the answer! Have you ever been out on a hike at Fontenelle Forest, spotted something interesting, and wish you could find out more about it? But by the time you got...
National Invasive Species Awareness Week – Part 2
May 18, 2021 11:36 am Comments Off on National Invasive Species Awareness Week – Part 2by Michelle Foss, Director of Resource Stewardship This week is Part 2 of National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Outreach and Education (May 15 – 22, 2021), so we want to share some information about invasive plants, how they can be harmful to our local ecosystems, and what you can do...
Wetlands Recovery Update (ongoing)
May 17, 2021 11:17 am Comments Off on Wetlands Recovery Update (ongoing)This blog serves as an ongoing update about our wetlands recovery efforts. You can also visit our Wetlands webpage here for more information: https://fontenelleforest.org/wetlands/ may 17, 2021 The wetlands at Fontenelle Forest – a favorite area for hikers and birders – is now open! We are very excited to announce...
The wetlands at Fontenelle Forest – a favorite area for hikers and birders – is now open!
May 17, 2021 6:00 am Comments Off on The wetlands at Fontenelle Forest – a favorite area for hikers and birders – is now open!We are very excited to announce that after more than two years of flood recovery work, access to the south wetlands is OPEN! Why was it closed? In the fall of 2018, Hidden Lake Trail froze with several inches to one foot of water on it. Due to this our...
Fontenelle Forest Offering Free Admission to Active Military in participation with Blue Star Museums from May 15-September 6, 2021
May 13, 2021 12:38 pm Comments Off on Fontenelle Forest Offering Free Admission to Active Military in participation with Blue Star Museums from May 15-September 6, 2021Beginning on Armed Forces Day (May 15) through Labor Day (September 6) active-duty military and up to five family members will enjoy free daily admission to Fontenelle Forest as part of the 2021 Blue Star Museums program. Fontenelle Forest is proud to show our support for local military families by...
New leadership brings a renewed vision for the path forward
May 7, 2021 12:24 pm Comments Off on New leadership brings a renewed vision for the path forwardLooking ahead to Fontenelle Forest’s next 100 years – New leadership brings a renewed vision for the path forward Last year, Fontenelle Forest celebrated the 100-year anniversary of its first land purchase. This year, under the new leadership of Matt Darling, Fontenelle Forest’s new executive director, we look forward to...
Earth Day 2021 and the Nebraska Earth Day Passport Challenge
April 16, 2021 4:55 pm Comments Off on Earth Day 2021 and the Nebraska Earth Day Passport Challengeby Michelle Foss, Director of Resource Stewardship Fifty-one years ago, in response to continually escalating environmental degradation, a junior senator, congressman, and young activist held the first celebration of what would become Earth Day. During teach-ins at campuses across the country, environmental activism was elevated in the wake of major...