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August and September public canoe trips
Come experience Fontenelle Forest’s Great Marsh with a partner or a group! There is so much to see and hear in this secluded wetland habitat. From owls to beavers, the rising sun or full moon, don’t miss out on this adventure! This paddling program is perfect for those just getting…
Leading a Nature-Rich Life Luncheon with author Richard Louv
On November 7, 2018 at the Beardmore Event Center of Bellevue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join us for Leading a Nature-Rich Life featuring the best-selling author of Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv. His work has inspired the international movement to cure “nature deficit disorder.” Reserve your…
What a great week!
We were thrilled to see our members enjoying new and well-loved programs during Member Appreciation Week. We started the week with the first-ever Shrinrin-Yoku walk, a Japanese practice, is also known as forest therapy, forest bathing, or forest medicine. This practice has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood….
What summer camps can do for a child’s mental wellness
When a young person comes to the Forest for summer camp, there are a few things that are givens: They will have fun. They will get dirty. They will learn about the natural world. What is harder to measure before the experience is how life-changing their time in the Forest…
This is the perfect gift you’ve been looking for!
Looking for a unique gift? Our “Sponsor a Raptor” program offers a new and unique way to support our educational raptors, our raptor team and Fontenelle Forest! Purchase Online Birds of prey, such as eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, and vultures, have a vital role in our ecosystem. Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor…
Feather Our Nest 2018
Join the Fontenelle Forest Guild and Honorary Chair Carol Russell for our largest fundraising event of the year – Feather Our Nest! Come celebrate and support our education, conservation, and recreational programs.
Fairy Faire on the Morning Blend
KMTV 3 Fairy Faire: Spring is waking up the Fairies of the Forest. Come build fairy houses for them to live in all summer! Watch the Video Now!
Kelly: He got help when he needed it. Now Air Force vet helps wounded raptors — ‘nature’s air force’
OWH Latching on to fierce talons, the Air Force veteran firmly held down an injured bald eagle, which lay flat on its back. “You’re OK, you’re OK,” Jeremiah Jones calmly cooed to the slightly struggling bird, a living symbol of the nation he served in tours of Iraq and Afghanistan….
Meet Savannah from Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery
Nebraska TV Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery If assistance is needed, call rescue hotline: 866-888-7261 To find out more information about educational programs, please fill out the form below or contact Denise Lewis at dlewis@fontenelleforest.org / 402-731-3140 x1031. Read More
Outdoor sessions connect yogis with nature, community
OWH As Julie McKeone takes a deep breath, she raises her hands over her head and looks up. She glimpses streaks of sun glinting through the canopy of tree leaves. Butterflies drift by, and so does the occasional bird, although sometimes a little too close for comfort. McKeone, a yoga…