Dive on into this session where we’ll focus on the fish swimming in the wetlands and rivers of Nebraska. We’ll follow the flow of water to learn more about the water cycle and how fish thrive in their watery habitats. $10 per student $4 per tag-along child Teaching Adults are...

Join us for our monthly Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series 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. This month we will hear...

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for a gallery talk by the current artist featured in the Baright Gallery, Agneta Gaines. Gaines will be discussing the inspiration for her art drawn from the natural world, and giving participants an inside look at pieces not...

Come explore the forest using all of your senses! A naturalist will guide children (ages 3-6) and caregivers on a short walk through the forest and look for life you can find up high and down low during the early spring.  Children will be encouraged to make discoveries along the...

Embrace your inner Leprechaun and learn a new skill! Choose your own pre-harvested branch, and craft it into a customized hiking stick. Use hand tools to cut, smooth and work the stick. Add embellishments to make your stick one-of-a-kind. Preregistration required. Members $5; nonmembers $20 includes daily admission. Fees are...

Discover the fascinating world of turkeys on a spring trek through the forest! During this family friendly program a naturalist will guide participants in search of busy gobblers preparing for the spring mating season. Participants will learn about the interesting behaviors and characteristics of turkeys on their journey, and come...

Night Hike: Join us on a 2-3 mile night hike at Fontenelle Forest. We will be watching for animal activity as sunlight disappears, and discussing the nocturnal life of the forest. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. This is a more advanced hike. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and water. This program...

Join us for a walk in the forest as we search for birds during spring migration. Bring your binoculars to get an up close look at birds resting and foraging before continuing their journey North. Dress for the weather and bring water. This program is free for members or with...