From hikes to overnighters, Fontenelle Nature Association's programs provide wonderful opportunities for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to learn about the out-of-doors. With hands-on activities, games and explorations, boys and girls discover nature's mysteries and magic.  Make plans to have your Scouts join us for these exciting adventures:

Boy & Girl Scouts After School
Want to go on a guided hike, see live animals, work on a badge or play games with a naturalist? Your scouts can spend one or two hours at the Fontenelle Forest or Neale Woods Nature Center beginning at 4 pm. Time spent with the naturalist can be catered to the scouts' needs with two weeks notice. Fees vary with program length.

WHEN: September - May
WHERE: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center or Neale Woods Nature Center
COST: $7 / scout - 1 hour, $10 / scout - 2 hours, tag-a-longs half price, adults free
CAPACITY: 5 scouts minimum
REGISTRATION: Required. See below for more details.

Star Gazing for Webelos
Webelo Scouts can join a naturalist for a fun evening of sky exploration and earn their Astronomy Academic Pin and Belt Loop . Look at the night sky through telescopes, learn constellations, find the North Star, enjoy a “star snack,” and more.

WHO: Webelos
WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2008, 7:30pm-9pm
WHERE: Neale Woods Nature Center
COST: $11/scout, Adults Free
CAPACITY: 30 scouts (10 scout minimum)
REGISTRATION: Required. See below for more details.

Worlds in Water
Your troop will see the wet and wild side of Fontenelle Forest 's wetlands. 
We'll use nets and buckets to investigate our pond, making all kinds of
discoveries of the aquatic kind.  The morning session is designed for
Brownies working on their “Water Everywhere” Try-it; the afternoon
is for Juniors working on their “Water-Wonders” Badge.

WHO: Brownies, Juniors
WHEN: Saturday, April 12 , 2008 or Saturday, May 24 , 2008
Brownies: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Juniors: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hitchcock Wetlands Learning Center at Fontenelle Forest
COST: $10/scout; adults free
CAPACITY: 30 (10 minimum)
REGISTRATION: Required. See below for more details.

Girl Scouts Backpacks
Come explore our forest and learn about the wonders of the outdoors
while earning a Try-It or Badge. All you need is in the backpack!
Brownies can earn either the Animal or the Eco-Explorer Try-It and
Juniors can earn either the Earth Connections or Wildlife Badge. Please
leave your driver's license with the front desk personnel while the
backpack is in use.

WHO: Brownies, Juniors
WHEN: September – May
WHERE: Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center
COST: $45 per backpack, includes admission for scouts and adults
CAPACITY: 20
REGISTRATION: Required. See below for more details.

Space Explorer
Brownies will love this evening program of stargazing and
astronomy-related activities.  Discover the Milky Way, create your own
constellations, act out the Cassiopeia story and visit our outdoor Millard
Observatory. Scouts will be working towards their “Space Explorer” Try-It.
An evening snack is provided.

*The 2008-2009 schedule will be posted in August.

Starry, Starry Nights
Here's a special overnight for Juniors working toward their “Sky-Search”
Badge.  Visit the outdoor Millard Observatory at Neale Woods and travel
great distances by using our telescopes as we search all kinds of celestial
delights.  Find the North Star, create your own constellation, and
even take home a star wheel. An evening snack and continental breakfast are provided.

*The 2008-2009 schedule will be posted in August.

REGISTRATION: Fifty percent of your payment is due at the time of registration with the remainder due two weeks prior to your program. To register, call the Girl Scout Registrar
at 731-3140, extension 230. Mail registration and payment to:
Attn: Girl Scout Registrar
Fontenelle Nature Association
1111 N. Bellevue Blvd.
Bellevue , NE 68005

* A confirmation letter will be mailed when payment is received.

REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given unless Fontenelle Nature Association cancels the program due to weather.