Full Moon Hike >>
June 2 |  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. 

Land Stewardship Volunteer Work Day >>
June 3 |  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. 

Fontenelle Trading Post: Speaker Series >>
June 4 |  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.  

Rob Bozell, retired Nebraska State Archeologist, will speak about the excavation and analysis of Lucien Fontenelle’s Trading Post. With decades of experience in the field of archeology, this conversation is sure to engage and inspire folks of all ages to connect with our local history. This event is free for members or with daily admission.  

Archeology Adventure >>
June 4 |  2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

1111 Bellevue Blvd. North

Join us on Dennis Plaza after the Trading Post Speaker event (featuring Rob Bozell presenting on the history of Fontenelle’s Trading Post) to get hands-on experience with archeology! See how archeologists keep track of their discoveries, practice your excavation skills, and learn what it takes to uncover the secrets under our feet.

This event is good for kids pre-k through 4th grade, families and those who are kids at heart. This event is free for members or with daily admission.  

Sunday Trekking >>
June 4 |  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Neale Woods  |  14323 Edith Marie Ave

Join our Naturalist Educators on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Fontenelle Forest. Each hike will include an educational discussion of the flora and fauna found at Fontenelle Forest.

All hikes will be from 2:00-4:00 PM and last 2 hours, traversing easy to moderate terrain. Event is free for members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount. 

Invasive Species Hike >>
June 10 |  10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Neale Woods  |  14323 Edith Marie Ave

Join our Naturalist Educators on a guided hike along the beautiful trails of Fontenelle Forest. Each hike will include an educational discussion of the flora and fauna found at Fontenelle Forest.

All hikes will be from 2:00-4:00 PM and last 2 hours, traversing easy to moderate terrain. Event is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount. 

Native Plant Sale >>
June 17 |  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Camp Brewster Lodge  |  1313 Bellevue Blvd. North

Fontenelle Forest is hosting the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum for their annual Native Plant Sale at Camp Brewster!

By planting native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, you are helping to keep our local environment healthy, free of harmful invasive species, and attract helpful insects such as butterflies and bees. Check out the selection of native plants, and learn more from Fontenelle Forest’s staff about the importance of native plants and our restoration efforts! This event is free to the public. No pre-registration is required.

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