Please scroll down to explore our upcoming programs and events (age category indicated by color):
Color Key: Adult Programs/Just for Children/ All Ages
Every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
August 21
Mary Lou Alfieri will lead you into insect investigations: Everything you wanted to know about insects, even the most freighting facts.
August 28
Rachel Legonou will have interactive discovery kits for you to find out more about the natural world. Handle artifacts and play games as you learn about anything from birds to deer.
Sept. 4
-Permimeter hike with Bob Goetchkes. Hike is appx. 8 miles bring water and dress accordingly. Recommended for ages 14+ and intermediate or better hikers. Leaves at 10 a.m.
-Big Bugs Stroll 1-2 p.m.
Sept. 11
-Critter Encounter 10 a.m.
-Rock Hound 3:45-4:45 p.m.
-Family Hike 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet our birds of Prey 10-11 a.m.
-Aug. 28
-Sept. 12
-Sept. 25
October-December 2010
The following programs will occur at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center at 1pm on Sundays unless otherwise *noted.
October 3
Insect-a-hike-Mary Lou Alfieri
*Sat October 9
Silent Night Hike, Tad Leeper and Sharon Draper at Wetlands Learning Center 7-8:30 pm
October 17
“Who Lives Here”-Tad Leeper
October 24
Critter Encounter – Madison Langseth
*Sat October 30
Yoga for Hikers – Jody Galata at Neale Woods Nature Center 1-2:30pm
November 7
Clem Klahpake- Hawk Migration
November 14
Christine Warner – Critter Encounter
November 21
Madison Langseth-Turkey Discovery Kit
December 5
Winter Stories –Mary Lou Alfieri
*December 12
Getting Ready for Winter-Sharon Draper at Neale Woods 1pm
December 19
Pinecone birdfeeders –Barb Sabourin
Just For Children
Mud Pies
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
September 13,14,& 15 "Very Busy Bees"
September 20,21 & 22 "Beautiful Butterflies"
September 27, 28 & 29 "Amazing Beetles"
October 4,5, & 6 "Spiders Everywhere"
October 11, 12 & 13 "Batty about Bats"
October 18,19 & 20 "Squirrels at Work"
October 25, 26 & 27 "Seed Packages"
Nature Buddies & Nature Detectives
All programs 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: $5.00 per member child / $10.00 per non-member child
Registration required: Please call Linda Dennis at 731-3140, ext. 226.
Each class is limited to 12 children. Dress for the weather.
Snack provided.
Nature Tales Stories for Children
12:30-1:30 p.m. at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Habitiat Hollow. Free for FNA members or with admission. Geared toward younger children, must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 28
Saturday, Sept. 11
Sept. 19
Buggliest bug Puppet Performance 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 26
Miss Spider's Soiree 1-3 p.m. RSVP required call Debroah 731.3140 ext. 237.
Programs for ages 5-8
Nature Discovery Camps Start June 7!
Programs for Ages 9-12
Wild Wednesdays
This exciting parent-child class offers discovery centers to engage your children in nature through various learning styles. An educator-led outdoor portion is offered during each program. Snacks provided.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Neale Woods Nature center
Admission: $2/FNA member child, $3/non-member child
For ages 5 and under
Contact Sara Krug to register at:
skrug@fontenelleforest.org
Ongoing Adult Programs
SUN Programs
(Seniors Understanding Nature) For active adults ages 55+
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
Admission: $4 per person per program
Walk-ins are welcome; registration preferred.
Contact Catherine Kuper at 402-731-3140, ext. 240 or ckuper@fontenelleforest.org.
Sponsored by: America First Foundation, Methodist Health System and Whole Foods Market
FNA Photographers Club
Third Thursday of each month (unless noted) 7:00 p.m.
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center (unless noted)
Bird Club
Meets the first Thursday of each month (unless noted)
7:00 p.m. at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
Nature Book Club
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, Conference Room
