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Full Moon Hikes
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesHabitat Hikes
Explore Nebraska's prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest's Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems! Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as we visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season. The guided...
City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesCome search out a variety of wildlife, plants, and fungi for City Nature Challenge 2024 at Fontenelle Forest! We will have various information stations set up around the Nature Center’s Dennis plaza with knowledgeable volunteers ready to inform you about the plants and animals you may discover during your trip....
Trails Less Traveled
Want to try something new? Do you want to hike trails that others don’t usually take? Discover your inner explorer and join us for our newest guided hike series, Trails Less Traveled! These guided hikes will focus on trails “less traveled” both at Fontenelle Forest and our other properties. Expect...
Family Wild Days
Camp Brewster Lodge 1313 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesRaptor Talk
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesFontenelle Trading Post: Speaker Series
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesLearn about the fascinating history of the Fontenelle Trading Post! This Speaker Series is designed to complement the Nebraska's Deep Roots exhibit in Baright Gallery. Each speaker will provide a diverse perspective on the impact and importance of the Trading Post. See the list of specific dates and topics below....
STEM Sundays
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesSTEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration. Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday!...
Sunset Hikes
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesBirding Bonanza: Community Science Day
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesAre you passionate about conservation? Does community science pique your interest? Do you enjoy watching bird feeders or listening to bird calls? This might be the program for you! Celebrate Migratory Bird Month at Fontenelle Forest with our Birding Bonanza: Community Science Day! Our naturalist educators will help you learn...
Firefly Tracking: Community Science Day
Camp Brewster Lodge 1313 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesAre you passionate about conservation? Does community science pique your interest? Are you curious about bioluminescence? This might be the program for you! Come enjoy dusk at the Forest as we learn about fireflies, including the ones in your own backyard! These flashing, flickering insects need our help as their...
Spring Songbird Program
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesCalling all birders to migration season at Fontenelle Forest! During the first few weeks of May, Fontenelle Forest hosts many migrating birds. During this program, we will learn to identify some key groups of songbirds, also known as passerines. Then, we’ll take a guided hike on the boardwalk and down...