Take a hands-on role in helping to preserve our beautiful land on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. A group also meets one Saturday a month to assist rangers with larger projects such as clearing garlic mustard, rerouting trails and planting trees.

• Share your passion for nature with others as a Teacher Naturalist by conducting weekend and evening programs such as leading hikes, delivering educational lectures and introducing educational critters to the public. Training is provided.
• Are you passionate about sewing? Use your skills to create costumes and accessories for educational programs.

Fontenelle Forest’s Teen Naturalist Trainee (TNT) group is opening the admission process for any teens entering high school this fall. If you know a teen who loves nature, hiking, and doing service this is a fun opportunity to join like-minded teens and get active and get outside. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month as well as helping out with many events at the Forest. Click here for an application. Check our event calendar for meeting information.

For more information e-mail or call the TNT coordinator, Jamie Vann, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (402) 731-3140, ext. 1009.

Assist our staff in maintaining the interior and exterior of our buildings by helping with painting, re-roofing, deck maintenance and construction.

Be part of of the action! Whether it is the grand opening of an exhibit, Trick or Treat in the Forest or a Members-only program, our public educational events require many hands to be successful! Special events are generally held on weekends.

Peel apples, assemble pies or decorate the finished product with this fun opportunity! This dedicated group of volunteers meets about six Monday mornings a year. Baking experience is not required.