Fontenelle Forest

Natural resources/conservation - fontenelle forest is one of nebraska's oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. The forest encompasses over 2,100 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands, and native american historical sites along the missouri river in two locations. As stewards of the land, fontenelle is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of our local habitats providing valuable green space for people and wildlife. Fontenelle is engaged in restoring oak woodland property, studying and treating invasive plants, enhancing recreational opportunities within our borders, and creating public awareness campaigns to highlight the benefits and importance of sustaining

Nature centers - for over a century, fontenelle forest has provided a place for the community to learn about the natural environment and to experience the wild of nature. Fontenelle forest staff and volunteers engage members, visitors and guests through conservation, education, outdoor recreation, and historical preservation of the association's properties. Fontenelle forest nature center in bellevue and neale woods nature reserve in omaha provide places for the community to explore the natural world through interpretive exhibits, a mile-long accessible boardwalk and 24 miles of hiking trails.

Raptor outreach -the forest's raptor outreach and education program generates public support for raptor conservation through education, displays, and special events utilizing live (non-releasable) raptors as ambassadors for their kind. Over 13,979 children and adults participated in public and outreach programming in 2024.