Fontenelle Trading Post: Speaker Series >>
July 2 |  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Learn about the fascinating history of the Fontenelle Trading Post! This Speaker Series is designed to complement the Nebraska’s Deep Roots exhibit in Baright Gallery.  

Donald Wade Davis will speak on the weapons and tools used during the fur trade era. As a specialist in re-enactments and authentic historical details, this conversation is a must see! Have you ever wondered how weapons have changed in the last 200 years? Or how people made weapons in the 1800s? Donald Wade Davis will answer these questions and more! This event is free for members or with daily admission.  

Full Moon Hike >>
July 7 |  8:00 - 10:00 p.m. 

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what forest life comes out after dark? Come find out on our guided full moon hike!

Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The event will include a bonfire and s’mores. Event is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount. 

Volunteer 101 >>
July 8 |  9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

This informational session will provide you with a broad overview of Fontenelle Forest as an organization, and highlight the various opportunities the Forest has for you to participate as a volunteer.

As a small, non-profit organization, volunteers are critical to the work we do. We rely on the help and support of volunteers to help us fulfill our mission!

Become a valued member of the Fontenelle Forest team! Current volunteers who have not yet attended Volunteer 101 are also welcome. This event is free for both members and non-members. Registration is required. 

Land Stewardship Volunteer Work Day >>
July 15 |  8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Locations vary

The volunteer Land Stewardship crew meets on select Saturday mornings to work on various projects. Anyone is welcome to join, even if it’s just one time. Bring the family and get some hard work done with us. Projects, start time, and location will be announced via email blast 10 days prior to the workday.

TO RECEIVE MORE INFO AND SIGN UP: If you are interested in volunteering, click here to sign up. You will be registered to receive the email blast announcing the details of our next workday (announced 10 days prior to the workday).

YOU MUST REGISTER for the specific time/location for which you want to volunteer. Details and registration links will be sent to you 10 days prior to the workday. 

Support Fontenelle Forest at Mulhall's Native Plant Sale >>
July 22  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mulhall's |  3615 N 120th Street, Omaha, NE

Join Fontenelle Forest at Mulhall's Wild Plant Party as we celebrate the plants of the Great Plains! 

Shop an expanded collection of native plants and round up your purchase to the nearest dollar to support Fontenelle Forest. 

Beer on the Boardwalk (SOLD OUT) >>
July 29   |  6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Enjoy the unique opportunity to stroll the Fontenelle Forest Riverview Boardwalk while listening to music and taking in the scenic views of the Forest at dusk. Taste a variety of amazing beers from your favorite local breweries.

Breweries will be placed along the first two loops of our ADA-accessible Boardwalk. There will be fun swag, cool prizes and a live DJ! This event is sold out.

Active Military Families Get in Free >>
May 20 through September 4, 2023

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

In appreciation for your service, Fontenelle Forest is offering all active military and up to five family members receive FREE daily admission to Fontenelle Forest from May 20 to Sept. 4, in partnership with the 2023 Blue Star Museum Program.
The program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members.

Active military members must check in at Visitor Services with a valid active military ID during normal business hours (see hours at FontenelleForest.org/Visit). Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

Summer Hours >>
Memorial Day through Labor Day

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Hike longer with our extended summer hours! From Memorial Day to Labor Day summer hours are in effect at Fontenelle Forest. This means you have more time to enjoy all the things you love about the Forest.

Whether you’re a member or purchase daily admission, your next trip to the Forest just got a little bit longer and more fun!

Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fontenelle Trading Post Exhibit: Nebraska's Deep Roots >>

April 2023 to December 2024

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post, with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. We are excited to bring you this new experience, which tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like.

The Nebraska’s Deep Roots exhibit will be open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. This exhibit is free for members or with daily admission for non-members