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Introduction to Birding (CANCELED)
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....
Breakfast with the Raptors (SOLD OUT)
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesJoin us March 16th for a pancake feed benefiting Fontenelle Forest's raptors! Enjoy sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes courtesy of The Pancake Man. Learn all about our resident birds of prey and the impact Fontenelle Forest has on raptor awareness, education and conservation during breakfast. Then head to the Great Hall...
Solstice + Equinox Celebrations
Come celebrate the changing seasons of the Forest at our Solstice & Equinox events! Each Solstice/Equinox Celebration will include a seasonal craft, a short hike, a bonfire with s’mores and an opportunity to learn more about the folklore that surrounds each of these astrological phenomena. DATE, Time & Location: Listed...
Full Moon Hikes
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesTrails 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...
Habitat 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...
Archery Adventure Day (CANCELLED)
Camp Wa-kon-da 402 Forest Dr., Bellevue, NE, United StatesUnion Omaha Meet & Greet
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesJoin us at Fontenelle Forest for a meet and greet with some Union Omaha players! This fun afternoon includes the following activities: Get autographs from five Union Omaha soccer players Meet the team's educational ambassador, Orion the Great Horned Owl Get cool swag from both Union Omaha and Fontenelle Forest...
Pileated Woodpecker and Spring Bird Hike
The Wetlands 695 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE, United StatesGrab your binoculars and join us for a Naturalist guided hike through the Wetlands in search of Pileated Woodpeckers and other birds that have started their spring migration! Pileated Woodpeckers are known to be uncommon in the Forest. However, there have been more frequent sightings at the Wetlands. The guided...
Fontenelle 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!...