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We did it!
210 donors helped us exceed our Omaha Gives! goals We received a tidal wave of support during yesterday’s Omaha Gives! from 210 incredible donors. But, it wasn’t just the donors who made a difference, it was the people who shared our posts, who spoke up to friends and family about the…
Watercolor in the Wetlands
Watercolor in the Wetlands takes places on May 13 from 1 to 3 pm. Click here to register. $25 for members / $35 for non-members. Time is to be treasured. If you are interested in Watercolor in the Wetlands, what it really boils down to is time and spending it…
Spring is in the Air
Spring is nearly upon us and the Forest is lively with the chatter of birds and of school children. Our spring programming with Bellevue, OPS and area Archdiocese students is picking up and we are looking forward to a busy season in the Education department. We will welcome thousands of…
On a Saturday
March 18th was a big day for the entire Fontenelle Forest organization. We conducted our largest ever prescribed burn at Neale Woods, released two Rough-legged Hawks in the wetlands, and had a record number of attendees enjoy the Faire Faire festivities. Jeanine Lackey Director of Research and Stewardship On Saturday,…
Meet The Raptors
We’ve launched a new online video series featuring the residents of Raptor Woodland Refuge! You can observe these amazing birds of prey in person at Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Woodland Refuge. The Refuge is home to a dozen different species of raptors in a unique tree-top outdoor environment. Open everyday from…
Confluences: Sculptures and Paintings by Bart Vargas
Fontenelle Forest is excited to welcome to art of Bart Vargas to the Nature Center’s Baright Gallery. The exhibit, entitled Confluences, includes both paintings and sculptural works and will be on display through the end of June. Vargas’ work uses repetition and salvaged materials to create pieces of art that…
Free Flight
Working closely with the permanent residents at Rehabilitation Center that are entrusted to me has allowed special relationships to emerge with some of these amazing raptors. For these particular birds, my caretaking duties go beyond feeding and cleaning; they enter the avian world of amorous antics. Gavilan – Mississippi Kite…
Afterschool Programs
A question we are often asked here at Fontenelle Forest is, “What do you even DO all winter?” While it is true that many of our outdoor education programs seem to take on that slow freeze with the weather, there are many opportunities that keep us steadily working day by…
Forest Family: Rick Schmid
Meet Rick Schmid, Fontenelle Forest’s director of operations and an avid nature enthusiast. How long have you worked at Fontenelle Forest? Since July 2009 What do you do at Fontenelle Forest? Director of Operations, responsible for: facilities, accounting/finance, human resources, payroll, Insect Club & Bird Club liaison…and of course, bird…
Save the Oaks: Reaching Out To Our Community
One of the objectives of our Oak Woodland Restoration grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust is to inform and educate the public about our conservation efforts. Although, physical manipulation on the land is extremely important, we would not be able to continue our important work if people don’t know about…