Become a Fontenelle Forest Sponsor

Now, more than ever, people are recognizing the importance of natural and outdoor spaces. Fontenelle Forest offers the perfect opportunity to disconnect from everyday stressors and truly experience the natural world.

As a nonprofit organization, Fontenelle Forest relies upon community support to further our work in conservation, education and outdoor recreation. By committing to a sponsorship, your organization will support our mission to:

• Protect and rehabilitate 2,100 acres of land at Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods
• Maintain 24 miles of hiking trails, including the one-mile, ADA-accessible Riverview Boardwalk
• Provide environmental education programming to children, adults, and seniors
• Care for several species of non-releasable, educational birds of prey in the Raptor Woodland Refuge

With more than 140,000 annual visitors, a sponsorship will highlight your organization as a true supporter of Fontenelle Forest, the natural environment, and the health and wellness of our community. We invite you to join Fontenelle Forest in making our community a great place to live, work, and play by contributing to greater mission impact, organizational sustainability and accessibility.

For questions, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities with Fontenelle Forest, contact Christina Joel at 402-731-3140 or click the “Inquire About Sponsorships” button below.

About Fontenelle Forest:

Fontenelle Forest (FF) is a federally designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that owns and manages Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha. Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. Together, Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods Nature Reserve in Omaha, encompass 24 miles of trails and over 2,100 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands, and Native American historical sites along the Missouri River. Fontenelle Forest is designated as a National Natural Landmark with the U.S. Department of the Interior and is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Forest is one of only six National Natural Landmarks in the state of Nebraska.