Memberships
Become a Fontenelle Forest member and explore over 2,100 acres and 24 miles of trails. Your Membership supports the mission of Fontenelle Forest and the important work we do in conservation, education and recreation.

Support the Forest with Your Membership
Your membership provides a full year of amazing benefits AND directly supports Fontenelle Forest, a local 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world through our work in conservation, education and recreation.
Memberships become active upon the date of purchase and are valid for 12 consecutive months. Members can join or renew online, in person at our Visitor Services desk or by calling 402-731-3140. For questions, see our FAQ.
Click here to see all the benefits of becoming a member!
Standard Memberships
Click the type of membership you would like to purchase or renew.
Sales tax included.
Patron Memberships
Deepen your engagement with the Forest by choosing a Patron Membership. These memberships include a tax-deductible gift to the Forest. Patron memberships include the same benefits as our standard household membership plus the benefits below, which vary by level:
• Additional discount in the gift shop
• Additional one-time use guest day passes
Your payment less a $70 household membership represents a tax-deductible donation. Sales tax included.
Patron
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 2 guest passes, 15% gift shop discount
$150-249
Supporting Patron
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 4 guest passes, 20% gift shop discount
$250-499
Sustaining Patron
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 6 guest passes, 25% gift shop discount
$500-999
Distinguished Patron
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 8 guest passes, 30% gift shop discount
$1,000-2,499
Benefactor
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 10 guest passes, 35% gift shop discount
$2,500+
Check out these options when purchasing your membership.
Save time with auto-renewCheck the “Renew this membership automatically” box when you are purchasing or renewing your membership. Save time and further support the Forest’s mission of sustainability by reducing paper reminders. See FAQ about auto-renew. |
Gift a MembershipCheck the “This membership is a gift” box when purchasing a gift membership. Then, you will fill out contact information for yourself and the gift recipient, include a gift message (optional) and choose where to mail the gift membership. See FAQ about gift memberships. |
Fontenelle Forest Membership Benefits
The Forest features a wide variety of daily experiences, programs and events for all ages. Open daily, year-round, there is ample opportunity to explore the various trails and ecosystems that make up this unique urban Forest. You are sure to experience something new during every visit. An annual membership to Fontenelle Forest pays for itself in just a few visits and members receive a variety of benefits and discounts.
![]() Trail Access
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Fontenelle FOrest
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![]() Neale Woods Nature Reserve
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ADA-Accessible Boardwalks
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Flora & Fauna
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Acorn Acres (reopening Late fall 2023)
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Habitat Hollow
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Raptor Woodland Refuge
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Baright Gallery
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Discounts on Programs, events & Day Camps
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Discounted Guests ADmission
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Discount at Gift shop & TreeRush
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Reciprocal Memberships
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Options available exclusively to members for an additional fee:
Plus-one Option
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Member Fob option
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