Leaflet
The Newsletter of Fontenelle Forest
Fall 2017
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12 Winter Day Camps Winter Day Camps return to the Forest with four single-day sessions
13 Fireside, Friends & Forest Join the Fontenelle Forest Guild for holiday
Contents
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Fontenelle Forest’s Leaflet Fall 2017
14 Calendar Highlights Select upcoming programs. view the complete calendar at fontenelleforest.org
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10 Raptor Recovery Eagle stories from the past few months at the rehabilitation center
04 Highlights Upcoming events at the Forest
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05 Forest News A look back at the summer months
07 Stewardship Learn about the plants that show the
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progress of woodland restoration
1111 Bellevue Blvd North
08 Education Fontenelle Forest educators reach people of all ages
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Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 731-3140 fontenelleforest.org
Art & Nature The intersection of art and nature has long been understood at Fontenelle Forest. Among our founders are Sarah Joslyn and Thomas R. Kimball, the famous architect of the Burlington Station and St. Cecilia’s Cathedral. Renowned artist, naturalist, and archeologist, Robert Gilder and the husband of Emmy Gifford, Dr. Harold Gifford Sr. also understood well the ways in which nature and art speak to the human spirit similarly. “Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye... it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.” – Edvard Munch
The inaugural year of Fontenelle Forest’s art exhibitions in the Helen & Hollis Baright Gallery wraps up with a final exhibit by Omaha’s own Watie White. Throughout human history in cultures around the world tree carvings also called arboglyphs, dendroglyphs and teleteglyphs have existed as forms of art, communication, and spirituality. Watie’s nature art installation will be visible along the Forest’s ADA accessible boardwalk. The words of local poets will be brought to life amongst the trees, giving viewers a new way to reflect upon their own connection to nature.
In celebration of Nebraska’s 150th Anniversary we have partnered with Gallery 1516 for a special 1-day event. On October 1st I invite you to a special demonstration by plein air artist Todd A. Williams. His ability and skill have been said, “to take the viewer to a peaceful place within themselves”. Join Todd in the woods of Fontenelle Forest as he paints and speaks about his work.
“Art is contemplation. It is the pleasure of the mind which searches into nature and which there divines the spirit of which Nature herself is animated.” - Auguste Rodin
Neale Woods Nature Center will be filled with activity in October. William Shakespeare is coming to Neale Woods in an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. We are attracting new visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature during this year’s production of Death Marked Love in partnership with The Blue Barn Theater. This immersive theater experience allows the viewer to explore our serene prairie and forested preserve overlooking Downtown Omaha’s sparkling skyline.
Cheers,
Nature inspires the human soul and the spirit calls out creatively. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Leaflet!
Merica Whitehall, Executive Director
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Upcoming Highlights
End the year on a high note 2017 comes to an exciting conclusion at Fontenelle Forest with art in nature, Halloween, and the holiday season.
WATIE WHITE ARTIST RECEPTION
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
Beginning October 15, discover the work of Omaha artist Watie White along the boardwalk and in the Baright Gallery. White is carving poems by Nebraska writers into fallen trees that examine our relationship with nature. A map and booklet will be available at the visitor services desk. Meet the artist and poets at a special artist reception and brunch from 11 am until 1 pm.
Did you know that Fontenelle Forest has its very own Santa Claus? Join us at the Nature Center for a once-a-year opportunity to meet this very jovial Forest resident and celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly crafts. Don’t forget to bring your camera for lots of pictures! Please note: The trails will be closed during this event, but Habitat Hollow and Raptor Woodland Refuge will be open for exploration.
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TRICK OR TREAT IN THE FOREST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate with our one-of-a-kind all ages event: Trick or Treat in the Forest! Bring the family, experience Fontenelle Forest in the fall and enjoy a variety of fun, festive activities. Trick or Treat on the boardwalk, enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores, jump in an epic leaf pile, and more. Registration is preferred, so visit fontenelleforest.org to register today. $5 for members / $15 for non-members.
Forest News
Thank you for your amazing support A look back at some of the highlights from the last three months TRAIL RESTORATION Work has begun to restore some of our most popular trails here at Fontenelle Forest! Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, we have raised helpful funds to support this important project. There is still time to give to support trail restoration if you haven’t already. Visit fontenelleforest.org/trails to make a donation today.
RELEASE OF BALD EAGLE 2017-172 After suffering what was thought to be an electrical burn on the top of his head, Eagle 2017-172, or Bolt as he was affectionately named, received a series of skin grafts to repair the injury. On September 18th, the now-famous raptor was released back into the wild by Chip Davis of Manheimm Steamroller. A successful story with a very happy ending!
BEER ON THE BOARDWALK September marked the return of TRAIL RESTORATION
A team of volunteers worked to stabilize the steep slope of Hickory Trail as it approaches Child’s Hollow
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one of our most popular events. A record crowd turned out on a cool evening to enjoy the outdoors, music, and brews by many of the area’s finest local breweries.
BEER ON THE BOARDWALK
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Stewardship
Signs of Forest Restoration In any savanna and woodland restoration one of the main goals is the recovery of the understory vegetation, principally wild flowers, grasses, and sedges. At Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods, many of these lost savannas have a variety of historic land uses; Some understories may be rich in species, impoverished, or without any native plants at all. So, the response to restoration will vary depending on the site. After two and a half years of prescribed fire, thinning, and mowing, we are starting to notice small but very encouraging differences in the understory vegetation in many areas. As you walk along the trails you may begin to notice new plants and a change in plant composition. For example, inside of Ridge trail where we have been thinning and conducting prescribed fire, you might see Late Figwort
or Indian Pipe plants, both good indicators of a healthier woodland. Other savanna indicator plants we have noticed recently are Canada Milkvetch (along Signal Ridge), Indian Plantain (along Hawthorn), and Yellow Giant Hysopp (at Neale Woods - Hilltop Trail heading north), and Western Ironweed (inside third loop). Other interesting plants to watch for are below. Enjoy your walks and hikes and take pleasure in the return of our native oak savanna woodland flowers and grasses. - Jeanine Lackey, Director of Research and Stewardship Photographs by Neal S. Ratzlaff and Fontenelle Forest staff.
Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Scrophularia marilandica Figwort Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot Sanicula marilandica Black snakeroot Osmorhiza claytoni Hairy sweet cicely Osmorhiza longistylis Smooth sweet cicely Monarda fistulosa Wild bergamot Lobelia siphilitica Great blue lobelia Helianthus divaricatus Woodland sunflower Hasteola suaveolens Sweet Indian plantain Eupatorium altissimum Tall boneset Eupatorium (Eutrochium) maculatum Spotted joe-pye weed Eupatorium (Eutrochium) purpureum Purple joe-pye weed Eupatorium (Ageratina) rugosum White snakeroot Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye Elymus hystrix Bottle brush grass Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-pulpit Arnoglossum atriplicifolia Pale Indian plantain Cypripedium calceolus Large yellow lady-slipper Circaea lutetiana Enchanter’s nightshade Smilax lasioneur Midwestern carrion-flower Fall 2017 FONTENELLE FOREST | 7
Education
Nature is for All Ages From Mud Pies to Seniors Understanding Nature, Fontenelle Forest educators reach out to everyone After a busy summer of camps and programs, the Education team is excited to get back into our regular school-year programming. Students from all around the metro area will come out to experience fall in the forest, to build their skills of inquiry and observation, and quite likely to play in some leaves. These programs are tied tightly with science curriculums and state standards, and bring classroom lessons to life for students. What about those who are not in school? Those who are either too young to have started school or old enough to have children, grandchildren or even great-grandchildren in school? We strive to offer opportunities for learners of all ages to engage with the Forest, and have developed some unique ways to make that happen! Our Mud Pies program for those 5 and under (and their adult friend) provides developmentally
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appropriate activities and crafts centered on a nature theme for the week. Walking into the Mud Pies room last Monday-Thursday mornings, you would have seen young people painting, digging in the sand, creating lady bug kites, listening to stories about lady bugs, building with blocks, or heading out on a hike to search for ladybugs in the prairie grasses in front of the building. These young scientists are beginning to explore the world around them and are learning valuable social and emotional skills along the way. Fontenelle Forest believes in lifelong learning that encourages on-going connections with nature and with others, and recalls memories of past experiences. Our Seniors Understanding Nature programs fulfill these qualities by offering a wide variety of topics, both here at the Forest, and in senior living facilities and nursing homes around the metro area. This vibrant programming works to connect with elder Americans and their experiences with the natural world. Our Senior Programs Coordinator is often seen with her arms full of hands-on materials, a projector and screen heading out for her tenth program of the week on Honeybees or Corvids or any number of other topics. It is such a magnificent experience to hear folks sharing their stories with one another during these programs and to provide the opportunity to reflect on a life fully lived. We are honored to be able to create the space, time and programming for people of all ages to experience and enjoy the natural world. By promoting a neverending learning process for our members and guests we are able to engage them fully in all ages and stages of life. - Elizabeth Chalen, Director of Education
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Raptor Recovery
Free Flight This Summer’s Eagle Stories While every bird has a story, I’d like to share the eagle stories. Each story is different, and reflects what actually happens to these birds in the wild.
Bald Eagles Waterloo A fledgling downed by storm, arrived at the rehabilitation center in mid-June with broken tail feathers, and not fully flighted. She basically learned to fly and to gain strength while in the big Eagle Flight, and was released back to Waterloo by volunteer Chad Witt on August 14. Richland A nestling blown from the nest (probably by the same storm as Waterloo); arrived at the rehabilitation center on June 14 unable to stand. X-ray showed a fracture in the pelvis. Impossible to pin, the youngster was kept confined to a small space until he healed and gradually started standing. He progressed through increasingly larger enclosures until he was ready for the big Eagle Flight. He was released on September 8 back in Richland (near Columbus) by volunteer Devin Muhle. “Bolt” Adult Bald Eagle down for several days, finally called in to Game and Parks. He arrived at the rehabilitation center in late May, very thin and suffering from a severe head wound which baffled us until a plastic surgeon identified it as an electrical burn on the skull. This bird’s unique story was reported widely by the media and he became a star. A skin graft surgery was successful and he was soon at full weight, feisty and flying well. He was released September 18 at the Lewis and Clark Visitors Center in Nebraska City, about ten miles from where he was found. About 200 people celebrated his return to the wild! “Moves on Water” A young bird encountered
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by fishermen floating in the river near Decatur. They fished her out of the water, and she sat in the bow of the boat while they made land. The boaters camped at Big Elk Campground near Macy, fully expecting the bird to fly away when it dried out. But the bird did not fly away, and they realized something was wrong. When we received her from Tribal Warden Mike Tyndall, we immediately knew she had West Nile Virus and was very sick. Intense fluid therapy and NSAID doses to fight the brain swelling began. She was also thin and appeared to be blind. She was given the Omaha name “Walks on Water” by a member of the Omaha tribe. She has gradually improved, regaining her vision and her weight, and will soon be moved to a larger enclosure to fly.
dismay, the bird developed bumblefoot (infection) in both feet, and we’ve fought it for 1½ years. She’s finally better; we’re waiting on approval from Fish and Wildlife Services to allow a licensed falconer to fly and hunt with her to increase her chances of survival in the wild.
Golden Eagles
Scottsbluff County A young female admitted August 12 with a right foot swollen to hock joint. No obvious injuries except for puncture mark on foot. She had probably been bitten by a snake, and was emaciated. Antibiotics and antiinflammatory meds helped heal the wounds, and she is recovering well as well.
Golden Eagles are amazing; intelligent and versatile, they are successful worldwide by adapting to different conditions, and to different prey. Goldens are less common in Nebraska than Bald Eagles, but their stories are fascinating. “Missy Golden” This eagle arrived at the rehabilitation center in December of 2015 from Wellfleet. She had been caught in a jaw trap, which seriously damaged her right leg and hind talon. Vets at the Henry Doorly Zoo repaired the tissue damage, but she subsequently lost the hallux, the main hind toe and talon. To our
Alliance A young male Golden found down in a prairie dog town that had been poisoned. He was dehydrated, acting abnormally. He was given activated charcoal and fluids. Arrived at rehabilitation center in July and a. subsequent x-ray showed thinning of the bones, which could be caused by poison, and an enlarged liver, also indicative of poisoning. Initially the bird fluctuated in appetite, but is now stronger.
Thank you for you support. Betsy Finch, Manager of Raptor Rehabilitation Fontenelle Forest’s Raptor Recovery rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey from across the state of Nebraska. To make a donation, visit fontenelleforest.org.
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Winter Camps are Back! Great opportunities for children from kindergarteners to preteens to discover nature during the holidays
Stone Soup Camp
Thursday, December 28 or Friday, December 29 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Bring a vegetable or two and we will provide the magic stone. Come learn all about how we can work together like the forest does to have a stronger and healthier community. After cleaning our veggies and adding them to the pot with our magic stone our soup will simmer while we explore the Forest. Reading the book Stone Soup, will give us a start in learning about cooperation and how we can become stronger while working together. Learning about the way plants communicate and help each other out will help us understand how important communication is. And learning about how animals help maintain the forest balance will help us learn about becoming stronger while working together, even when things are hard. We will spend quite a bit of time outside exploring in the forest ecosystem and learning about the components that make it up, so make sure you are prepared for whatever weather we have. The challenge of brain storming ways we can work together to create strong friendships and communities will be our last activity before lunch. This is a great camp for older kids to come make friends and learn skills to help them throughout life. At 12:30 parents and grandparents are invited to join us for lunch (stone soup) and to learn about their child’s day. Camp ends after lunch. It will be fantastic if each camper and parent / grandparent bring a bowl and a spoon so we do not have to use paper products for our lunch. We will make whole wheat rolls to go with our soup. Members - $50 Non-Members - $75 12 | FONTENELLE FOREST Fall 2017
Off Trail Exploration Camp Wednesday, January 3 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
On January 3rd come to Fontenelle Forest for a day of fun exploring off trail with us. Start the day by talking about what we may discover and how to stay safe while we are off trail. Then we will go outside and explore. We will make some ephemeral art while we are exploring (if we have snow we will make snow creatures). Please make sure your camper brings a hearty lunch; we will provide a nutritious snack or two. After lunch we will go back outside for some games and more exploration followed by some time inside talking about the things we saw, the activities we did, and recording our adventures on a camp banner. Please dress for the weather and bring a hearty lunch. Members $75 Non-Members - $100
Handy Dandy Duct Tape Camp Thursday, January 4 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
On January 4th will be a fun time to explore the many uses of duct tape. We will be creating a variety of projects with this versatile material and things we find in the forest, in the recycling, and around the building. We will spend time outside exploring as well as inside creating, so be prepared for the weather. Bring a hearty lunch and we will provide a snack or two. After lunch we will spend some time talking about our creations and what we learned, and then we will record our adventures on a Camp Banner. Please dress for the weather and bring a hearty lunch. Members $75 Non-Members - $100
Registration for winter camps begins on October 15th. Visit fontenelleforest.org to register. Space is limited, so register early!
Fireside, Friends & Forest IS A FORM OF PRAYER
WATIE WHITE OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION OPENING AND BRUNCH ARTIST'S/POETS' TALK SUNDAY, OCT. 15 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM
Watie White, Omaha painter and printmaker, melds his studiobased painting and printmaking practice with socially-engaged public works that bring together communities and organizations at the intersection of art and social change.
Join the Fontenelle Forest Guild for a unique afternoon of holiday shopping with local vendors and boutiques.
In this exhibition, White is using stanzas from Nebraskan poets' writings about our relationship with nature. He has carved these stanzas into logs and fallen trees along Fontenelle Forest's boardwalk, creating an exhibit space that requires moving throughout the forest and seeking out the poetry. The full poems, along with photographs of the carvings by Alex Wiles will be on display in the Baright Gallery at the Nature Center. A map and booklet will accompany the exhibition to allow visitors to find all the art pieces. Slowly, nature will take its course and living things like insects and fungi will eliminate poetry, allowing the art to become one with nature.
At Neale Woods Nature Center
Are you looking for unique gifts for the holiday season? The Fontenelle Forest Guild invites you to attend this year’s Fireside, Friends, & Forest event at the Nature Center on Monday, November 13th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Shop from a unique assortment of products from local vendors and boutiques, including jewelry, books, and more. Enjoy a catered lunch and learn more about how you can join the Guild and contribute to the success of Fontenelle Forest.
tickets available at bluebarn.org
The Blue Barn Theatre’s Walk the Night returns for its fourth season, adapted from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Grieving parents mourn the loss of their children, reliving the night they died, at a shrine they’ve built together. In collaboration with Fontenelle Forest, join the ghosts of a tragic past and explore the Neale Woods Nature Center as you never have before.
The Fontenelle Forest Guild is a volunteer group dedicated to preserving Fontenelle Forest’s properties and promoting its initiatives. Established in 1969, the Guild plays a vital role in advancing and supporting the Forest’s mission. The Guild coordinates our principal yearly fundraising event Feather Our Nest and is responsible for raising over $200,000 to support Fontenelle Forest’s education, conservation and recreational programs in 2017. Registration is required. $15 per person. Register at fontenelleforest.org. Fall 2017 FONTENELLE FOREST | 13
Regular Programming Mud Pies Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mud Pies is a drop-in-and-play program that encourages interaction between adult and child. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through station-based activities, free play, and a guided walk. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child!
Family Sundays in the Forest Join a Fontenelle Forest educator every Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM for Family Sundays in the Forest. Each week presents a new topic, from snowshoe hikes and indoor activities in the winter to wildflower walks and outdoor fun in the summer. All activities are family friendly and designed to both educate and entertain.
Home School Science Discoveries Fontenelle Forest’s Homeschool Science Discovery program introduces students to a different natural science topic each month. The content is matched to the Next Generation Science Standards and focuses on interaction and inquiry. This program is the perfect way for children to connect with nature at an early age. Registration is required. Space is limited so register early.
Seniors Understanding Nature Many seniors grew up in a time when nature was a big part of everyday life; SUN (Seniors Understanding Nature) programs enhance that experience. Join us to learn about a different topic every month. Refreshments are served for the presentation, and a nature walk follows for all who are interested.
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Mondays Thursdays
9:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 5 & younger Does not meet: November 22 & 23 December 25 thru January 4
Most Sunday Afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 PM
First Monday and Tuesday of Each Month
For ages 5 - 11 Morning and afternoon sessions available
2nd Tuesday of Each Month 9:45 - 11:30 AM
Sunday Mornings
9:00 - 10:30 AM and
Wednesday Evenings
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Yoga in the Forest Join us for an hour-long vinyasa style yoga class, surrounded by nature, designed to de-stress and relax you. This class is accessible for all levels of yogis, from beginner to experienced, and will feature the sounds of the forest as your soundtrack as you move towards complete wellness. A meditative walk will follow the class, ending with tea for those who can stay.
Calendar Highlights October 1 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM FFNC
Short October 7 Interview and 28 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM FFNC
October 15 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM FFNC
Pleine Air Painting with Todd A. Williams Join us at Fontenelle Forest for an afternoon “en pleine aire” with renowned artist Todd A. Williams! Our friends at Gallery 1516 are including a live pleine air painting of Fontenelle Forest as part of their 1516’s “The Legacy of Nebraska” Sesquicentennial exhibition.
Fontenelle Forest Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees Join us at the Forest for an informal gathering where people can share ideas and inspirations from the book The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. Come for the discussion. Stay for a hike.
Watie White Artist Reception The next artist to exhibi in the Baright Gallery is Omaha’s Watie White. The exhibition includes poems by Nebraska poets carved into trees and stumps along the boardwalk as well as photographs of the carvings. Meet the artist and poets at this special event!
Short October 7 Interview 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CB
October 8 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM FFNC
October 21 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM FFNC
4th Annual Umonhon Hethuska Fontenelle Forest is honored to host the 4th Annual Umonhon Hethuska. This traditional fall ceremonial war dance is put on by the Keen family and is open to all members and visitors. Dancing will run from 2:00-4:30 PM, followed by an evening meal.
Barre Code at Fontenelle Forest Come experience something truly unique when this full-body workout comes to Fontenelle Forest. Barre Code Dundee is bringing their studio and popular workout to Fontenelle Forest for the “Back to Sweat Challenge.” Bring a little nature and fresh air into your workout!
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Join us in the Forest for an evening of tricks and treats! The young kiddos will enjoy an epic leaf pile, crafts, s’mores and cocoa, and, of course, trick or treating with woodland creatures along our ADA wheelchair certified boardwalk. Registration is required. $5 per person for members / $10 per person for non-members. Fall 2017 FONTENELLE FOREST | 15
Calendar Highlights Short October 28 Interview November 4
Land Steward Volunteer Workday
December 9
Do you like being outside in nature year round, staying active with physical activities, and the idea of assisting Fontenelle Rangers and Biologists with restoration efforts in your backyard Forest? Join us for a Land Steward Volunteer Work Day!
November 11
A Holiday at Hogwarts
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM FFNC
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM FFNC
December 9
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM FFNC
December 23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM WLC
Students of Hogwarts! We invite you to join us as we celebrate the magical world of Harry Potter! Visit the Owlery, choose a wand, explore the forbidden forest, and more. For people of all ages, Registration required. Members $5 per person, non-members $15 per person.
Owl Prowl Join us as we discover the mystery of the forest at night. We will go on a night hike to listen for the resident forest owls, enjoy hot cocoa around the fire pit, and take a close up look at our education owls as we explore the winter night. Registration is required.
Winter Walk Meet at the Wetlands Learning Center to hike a trail near the Missouri River. Look for signs of life, tracks in the snow, winter birds, and possibly Bald Eagles along the river. Bring binoculars if you have them. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
November 4 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM FFNC
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Family Photos in the Forest This year come take your Holiday photos with the beautiful scenery of Fontenelle Forest as your backdrop. Join us November 4th as we partner with local photographers from “A Better Exposure” to create the perfect holiday photos that will last a lifetime. Don’t forget to reserve a timeslot online!
An Evening at the Forbidden Forest
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM FFNC
Whether you grew up reading Harry Potter or you’ve grown to love it because that one friend convinced you it’s amazing, this night is for you! Explore our Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts, and all the history it has to offer! For ages 21+. Registration required. Members $20 per person, non-members $30 per person.
December 16
Santa Visits Fontenelle Forest
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FFNC
December 31 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM FFNC
Join us at the Nature Center for a oncea-year opportunity to meet this very jovial Forest resident and celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly crafts. Don’t forget to bring your camera for lots of pictures!
Nature’s New Year’s Eve Join us as we celebrate the New Year with a family-friendly celebration. We will make our own noisemakers, have a bubble wrap stomp, listen to a story or two, go outside for a short hike, and welcome in the year 2018. Registration is required. Space is limited, so register early!
All trails at Fontenelle Forest will be closed December 15-17 for the annual controlled deer hunt. The Nature Center, including Raptor Woodland Refuge and Habitat Hollow, will remain open.
FOR COMPLETE PROGRAM LISTINGS, VISIT FONTENELLEFOREST.ORG
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