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Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
All Fontenelle Forest trails, the Riverview Boardwalk, and the Raptor Woodland Refuge will be CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5. The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center building will be open to the public. Neale Woods Nature Reserve will remain open! Take this opportunity to check out the...
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Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
All Fontenelle Forest trails, the Riverview Boardwalk, and the Raptor Woodland Refuge will be CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5. The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center building will be open to the public. Neale Woods Nature Reserve will remain open! Take this opportunity to check out the...
Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
1 event,
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
All Fontenelle Forest trails, the Riverview Boardwalk, and the Raptor Woodland Refuge will be CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5. The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center building will be open to the public. Neale Woods Nature Reserve will remain open! Take this opportunity to check out the...
3 events,
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
Fontenelle Forest Trail Closures
All Fontenelle Forest trails, the Riverview Boardwalk, and the Raptor Woodland Refuge will be CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5. The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center building will be open to the public. Neale Woods Nature Reserve will remain open! Take this opportunity to check out the...
Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
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Yoga at the Forest
Yoga at the Forest
Discover tranquility amidst the trees during Yoga at the Forest each Sunday! Each Vinyasa-style yoga class will incorporate a blend of mindful movement and breath work, all guided by experienced instructors. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our inclusive classes cater to all levels, fostering a...
Winter Season Celebration
Winter Season Celebration
Don’t let the cold keep you indoors—Fontenelle Forest's Winter Season Celebration is the perfect way to embrace the magic of winter in nature. From frosty walks to chilly outdoor adventures in Acorn Acres, we're encouraging the community to bundle up get outdoors this winter! Experience the beauty of the Forest...
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Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
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3 events,
Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
Pathways Through Nature
Pathways Through Nature
Journey into a deeper appreciation of nature with Fontenelle Forest’s new series, Pathways Through Nature! Bring your partner or some friends to this program, and embrace your inner naturalist as you explore a different topic at each session. Each of the six sessions will include an educational presentation and an...
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Christmas Bird Count at Fontenelle Forest
Christmas Bird Count at Fontenelle Forest
Are you a beginning birder looking to improve your skills? Are you interested in citizen science? Join us at Fontenelle Forest and participate in the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count! The Christmas Bird Count is a bird count that takes place every year around the holiday season! The Christmas Bird...
Yoga at the Forest
Yoga at the Forest
Discover tranquility amidst the trees during Yoga at the Forest each Sunday! Each Vinyasa-style yoga class will incorporate a blend of mindful movement and breath work, all guided by experienced instructors. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our inclusive classes cater to all levels, fostering a...
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2 events,
Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
0 events,
3 events,
Mudpies
Mudpies
Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Forest Looking for a...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy invites homeschool students ages six years and older to learn at Fontenelle Forest every Tuesday and Thursday! Each week, our students engage with a different nature-based topic through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students...
Fontenelle Forest Photo Club
Fontenelle Forest Photo Club
The Fontenelle Forest Photo Club meets on the third Thursday of the month (except June, July and August). Guests are always welcome! Photo Club Membership is open to anyone interested in photography, beginner to advanced, who is a member of Fontenelle Forest. Annual dues are $12 for an individual and...
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Solstice + Equinox Celebrations
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...
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Nature Center Closure
Nature Center Closure
The Nature Center will be closed December 24 and 25, as well as January 1. Member gate fob access will be available.
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Nature Center Closure
Nature Center Closure
The Nature Center will be closed December 24 and 25, as well as January 1. Member gate fob access will be available.
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Habitat Hikes
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...
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Nature Center Closure
Nature Center Closure
The Nature Center will be closed December 24 and 25, as well as January 1. Member gate fob access will be available.
