Fontenelle Forest Trail Closure: All Fontenelle Forest trails, Riverview Boardwalk, Acorn Acres, and Raptor Woodland Refuge are CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 as we conduct our annual managed deer hunt.

Fontenelle Forest Trail Closure: All Fontenelle Forest trails, Riverview Boardwalk, Acorn Acres, and Raptor Woodland Refuge are CLOSED from Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 as we conduct our annual managed deer hunt.

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Stargazing Events at Neale Woods (cancelled)

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Can you find Canis Major in the night sky? What about Orion? Gemini?

Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods Nature Reserve to enjoy some constellations!

We are partnering with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring you four Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes. 

Please feel free to bring a lawn chair to sit while stargazing. Please be prepared to carry your lawn chair(s) to our stargazing location.

DATEs & Times : Listed Below
Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve
MINIMUM CAPACITY: 5
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30
PROGRAM FEE:  $15 FOR MEMBERS AND $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS. MEMBERS MUST SIGN IN TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT.

 

February Stargazing Event

Date: February 16
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Note: We recommend dressing in several layers for the cold weather.

REGISTER for February’s Stargazing Event

June Stargazing Event

Date: June 15
Time: 8:30-10:30 PM

Note: We recommend dressing for the weather, bringing a filled water bottle and wearing insect repellent.

REGISTER for June’s Stargazing Event

August Stargazing Event

Date: August 24
Time: 8:30-10:30 PM

Note: We recommend dressing for the weather, bringing a filled water bottle and wearing insect repellent.

REGISTER for August’s Stargazing Event

November Stargazing Event (Cancelled)

Date: November 2
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

Note: We recommend dressing in several layers for the cold weather.

REGISTer For November’s Stargazing Event

 

 


 

Did you know? Fontenelle Forest is a 501c3 private, nonprofit that owns Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, and Neale Woods Nature Reserve in Omaha. We work hard to protect and conserve over 2,100 acres and 24 miles of trails for current and future generations to explore and enjoy. Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation.

Daily admission, memberships, program/event registrations and donations directly support Fontenelle Forest’s mission of conservation, education and outdoor recreation. Thank you for your support! 


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Call 402-731-3140. 
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Date:
November 2
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Neale Woods
14323 Edith Marie Ave
Omaha, NE 68112 United States
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