The mission of Fontenelle Nature Association is to provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature. We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world. Fontenelle Nature Association is one of Nebraska's oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. With the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha, FNA encompasses nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River.

Forest News

2012 Nature Discovery Summer Day Camps

Information about our 2012 Nature Discovery Day Camps will be in the mail and on our website during the first week of February.  Check back here for more information.

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Snowshoe Rentals at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

Introducing a new way to enjoy the winter trails at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – rent snowshoes!
Adult and children’s sizes (6 of each size available); adjustable trekking poles included   
Rental Fee: $5 for 2-hours
Reservations not required but highly recommended:  call the Visitor Services desk (402-731-3140) no more than 7 days in advance

Flooding Update 1/5/2012

After extensive repairs, most of the floodplain trails at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center are now open. Only Hidden Lake and Redbud Trails remain closed. The floodplain trails at Neale Woods still remain closed, however most of its 9 miles of trails were unaffected. When you hike in the floodplain, please be aware that flood damaged trees are prone to falling at any time and the trail surfaces remain rough in places. For your safety, you should not enter these areas during high winds. All hiking is at your own risk.