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EMBRACE THE RAIN

There are plenty of indoor activities at the Nature Center. Or, bring an umbrella and have the boardwalk or trails to yourself!

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EXPERIENCE THE QUIET WILD OF NATURE

Whether it’s your first time on the trails, or you’re an avid hiker, there is something new to experience every day and every season at Fontenelle Forest

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SNOW MUCH FUN IN THE FOREST

See the Forest from a whole new perspective when it’s blanketed in snow, or enjoy one of our many indoor activities at the Nature Center

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Embrace the cold

Rent snowshoes or lace up your snow boots and hike the trails tomorrow!

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The Quiet Wild of Nature

We at Fontenelle Forest are the active stewards of this land, and we promise to protect and restore it for future generations.

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Extended Summer Hours Start May 27

Hike longer with our extended summer hours! From Memorial Day to Labor Day summer hours are in effect at Fontenelle Forest. This means both members and visitors can check in later at the Nature Center!   Summer Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 8:00…

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upcoming events in the forest…

Family Wild Days

May 4 @ 10:00 am - May 4 @ 1:00 pm
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Raptor Talk

May 5 @ 11:30 am - May 5 @ 12:00 pm

Trails Less Traveled

May 5 @ 1:00 pm - May 5 @ 3:00 pm
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Fontenelle Trading Post: Speaker Series

May 5 @ 1:00 pm - May 5 @ 2:30 pm
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