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Sunday Trekking
Sunday Trekking
Join our Naturalist Educators each Sunday on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Fontenelle Forest. All hikes will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m and last two hours, traversing easy-to-moderate terrain. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Masks will be required whenever hikers cannot maintain a six-foot distance from one...
2 events,
2 events,
Science through Nature: Herbology (Previously Homeschool Science)
Science through Nature: Herbology (Previously Homeschool Science)
Science through Nature (previously Homeschool Science) is an educational program for students who want to explore the sciences through nature-based, hands-on activities. What does it mean to be a scientist? Each month, students will discover how to be just like a scientist by learning about the natural world! This exciting program is...
2 events,
(SOLD OUT) Wildlife Wednesdays (INSECTS)
Teach your children to love critters from an early age during Wildlife Wednesdays - a structured learning environment for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. From our "feathered friends" to the "creepy crawlies," participants will have an opportunity to meet a critter up close. You never know which type...
2 events,
Nature Discovery for Adults: Plants
Nature Discovery for Adults: Plants
Explore nature through the eyes of your inner child! Join our Naturalist Educators for an evening of nature-based learning and fun activities for adults. Spend an evening learning about a plant's life. We will be discussing the structures of plants, photosynthesis, the life cycle of a plant, and plant adaptations, including...
2 events,
3 events,
Family Adventure Days at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
Family Adventure Days at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
Bring the family and join us for a fun and exciting afternoon of archery and hiking at Camp Wa-Kon-Da! Take aim and perfect your shot with a brief Archery 101 course (for ages 8+), then engage in a family-friendly competition! After the competition, join a naturalist and explore the Forest...
2 events,
Pliking at Fontenelle Forest
Pliking at Fontenelle Forest
Help us celebrate Earth Week by joining the Pliking movement! Enjoy nature AND help the planet, while helping to pick up litter during a naturalist-guided hike through the beautiful trails of Fontenelle Forest. Help us make our community a cleaner place for everyone to enjoy. Your participation will also be...
2 events,
Understanding Nature: Hummingbirds (Virtual Event)
Understanding Nature: Hummingbirds (Virtual Event)
Understanding Nature: Hummingbirds: Nature's Feathered Jewels To watch this program for FREE via Zoom, pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is NOT required to watch on Facebook Live. Tiny, but beautiful, hummingbirds are a treat to see. Learn all about the hummingbirds that you can see in Nebraska, and marvel at some...
3 events,
2 events,
Family Adventure Days at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
Family Adventure Days at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
Bring the family and join us for a fun and exciting afternoon of archery and hiking at Camp Wa-Kon-Da! Take aim and perfect your shot with a brief Archery 101 course (for ages 8+), then engage in a family-friendly competition! After the competition, join a naturalist and explore the Forest...
