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Young bald eagle recovered from fowl pox released back to the wild
In early September, this second-year bald eagle was found on a riverbank near Hoskin, Nebraska. Unable to fly, emaciated, with her eyes crusted over with fowl pox, she was brought to Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery where she was given a chance to rest and heal – something that most likely…
Fontenelle Forest receives commendation from The Garden Club of America in recognition of a century of conservation, education and research
Photo above: Ann Hosford, President-elect of the Loveland Garden Club (right) presents a Club Conservation Commendation from The Garden Club of America to Fontenelle Forest Executive Director, Merica Whitehall (left). Fontenelle Forest receives commendation from The Garden Club of America in recognition of a century of conservation, education and research…
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As one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations, Fontenelle Forest strives to be a national leader in environmental stewardship and education. We aim to faithfully protect the land, animals, and resources that have been entrusted to our care – both within our organization and throughout our community – through conservation…
Wetlands Flood Recovery Update
Hello Wetlands fans! It’s mid-October, and we wanted to provide an update on the Wetlands area! Our original timeline has been delayed due to conducting wetland delineations and working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to secure permitting for construction. Due to this, we have received an extension…
Celebrating the rich indigenous history of Fontenelle Forest on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Monday, October 12th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which celebrates and honors the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of contemporary Native peoples. Did you know that Fontenelle Forest has a rich indigenous history, including our very namesake Logan Fontenelle? Thanks to research and the collection of historical information, we know that…
Fontenelle Forest’s Michelle Foss selected to lead Metro Area Planning Agency’s Community Forestry Plan Working Group
Fontenelle Forest is one of the largest urban forests and nonprofit nature centers in the United States. We own and actively manage over 2,100 acres of land for public enjoyment and protect critical habitat bordered by the Missouri River. We are proud that Michelle Foss, Director of Stewardship & Research…
Join the movement on World/National Clean-up Day and show us your #TrashTag!
September 19 is World/National Clean-up Day. Join the movement and show us your #TrashTag! By Michelle Foss, Director of Land Stewardship and Research The first line on the National Clean-up Day website is “. . . What would happen if everyone picked up at least one piece of litter on…
Butterfly season is winding down. Learn what uncommon butterfly species have been spotted in the Forest!
Butterfly season is winding down. Learn what “butterfly surveying” is all about and what new, uncommon and/or rare species have been spotted in the Forest the past two years by our butterfly surveyors! Beginning in 2018, we have had a dedicated team of butterfly surveyors walk a set path each…
Why actions speak louder than words – How Fontenelle Forest is redesigning our systems and policies to create an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion
The world in general is facing a time when racial relations are at the forefront of everything we see, hear and do. According to Leaking Talent, a 2019 study conducted by Green 2.0, “the environmental movement has historically had a lack of racial diversity across all ranks of the largest…
Fontenelle Forest Executive Director Named 2020 Outstanding New Leader by Association of Nature Center Administrators
On July 9, 2020, Fontenelle Forest Executive Director, Merica Whitehall, was named the 2020 Outstanding New Leader by the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). The ANCA is the only professional association in the United States dedicated to leaders in the nature and environmental learning center profession, including directors, managers,…