GIVE BLOOD. SAVE A LIFE. GET A FREE PASS TO THE FOREST! Every person who donates blood will receive: ·        One free day pass to Fontenelle Forest (redeemable at any time for up to one year) ·        One $5.00 off coupon to TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m....

Have you ever wondered what forest life comes out after dark? Or hiked under a full moon? Come find out on our guided full moon hike! The hike will begin at 5:00 p.m. and include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest. This event will include a...

Join us as we explore the mysterious world of owls. Our raptor care team will be sharing their knowledge about owls native to Nebraska and answering questions about these elusive birds of prey. Enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores around a fire as you learn what makes these raptors unique. Meet...

Bring the family and join us for a fun and exciting afternoon of recreational activities and hiking at Neale Woods! Bring your athletic spirit for Spring-styled games and a relay race with the family! Compete against one another to see who has the best skills to make it through the...

Join us as we explore the mysterious world of owls. Our raptor care team will be sharing their knowledge about owls native to Nebraska and answering questions about these elusive birds of prey. Enjoy hot chocolate and s'mores around a fire as you learn what makes these raptors unique. Meet...

Join our Naturalist Educators on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Neale Woods on the 3rd Sunday of each month.  Neale Woods features miles of trails on a variety of terrain, allowing you to climb up to the ridgetops or explore deep in the hollows. Learn about the...

This event has been cancelled for November 26, 2021.

Join our Naturalist Educators on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Camp Wa-Kon-Da on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.  Camp Wa-Kon-Da features a rich history of human civilization, from the Nebraska Phase people to explorers like Lewis and Clark! See markers for Earth Lodge sites...

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. Join us as we explore the habitats of forest animals. We will learn about the concept of habitat (a place where an animal finds everything they need...

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...

Join our Naturalist Educators on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Fontenelle Forest on the 1st and 5th Sundays of each month.  The Nature Center trails system includes a one-mile, ADA-accessible boardwalk and various difficulties of trails through the woods. There is also a trail that runs along...