Winter Bird Walk
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesCome join us for a walk along the boardwalk as we search for winter birds in the forest. Bring your binoculars to get an up close look at birds actively searching for food in the winter months. As always, dress for the weather, bring water, and apply sunscreen and insect...
Yoga in the Forest
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States
Yoga
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States
Winter Wonderland
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesFontenelle Forest’s annual Winter Wonderland is almost here! Come out to the Forest and enjoy festive decorations in the Great Hall. Santa will be available to take photos with Forest guests!
Gingerbread Habitats
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesWhat makes a habitat a home? Participants at this reimagined annual event learn about local forest habitats and then, using their imagination and Fontenelle Forest as inspiration, create their one-of-a-kind gingerbread habitats and homes. Ticket purchase is per habitat (1 ticket = 1 habitat). Recommend one habitat per two attendees. Prepaid...
History Hike at Camp Wa-kon-da
Camp Wa-kon-da 402 Forest Dr., Bellevue, NE, United StatesCome explore our amazing history at Fontenelle Forest! A naturalist will guide you along our History Trail while exploring the Forest’s past, from pre-history to today. Participants will learn about how the land was shaped by glaciers, how Native Americans lived amongst the forest, and how fur traders and explorers...
Yoga in the Forest
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States
TRAILS CLOSED FOR 4-DAY MANAGED DEER HUNT
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesSince the 1980s, the deer population has exploded, due in part to the lack of larger predators and the abundance of food. To mitigate the issue, we embarked on what has been a decades-long process: conducting research, forming and enacting a plan, and constantly evaluating results. Since the official deer...
Seniors Understanding Nature: Pallid Sturgeon
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesCome join us for our monthly Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) program at the Nature Center! Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation, and an optional guided walk on the boardwalk is offered following the program. This program is free for members or with daily admission for non-members. This month we...
Yoga
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States
Winter Moon Walk and Campfire
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United StatesCome join us for a winter moon walk and campfire! This family friendly program will incorporate a short, moonlight hike through the forest followed by a campfire under the moon. Along the trails we will talk about the winter nocturnal life of the forest. After the hike participants will receive...
Pop-up Raptors…LIVE!
Stop by and meet one of our amazing birds of prey, Sundance the Turkey Vulture! This is an opportunity to meet meet one of our amazing raptor ambassadors up close. Pictures are encouraged. Free for members or with daily admission (sales tax included)