Dave Rogers' Big Bugs will land in Fontenelle Forest on
August 12th and stay until November 12th, 2006.



Saturday, May 27th
Nature Detectives
Prairie Investigations
Ages: 9 -12
Acorn Lodge at Camp Brewster
1 - 3 p.m.
Cost: $5/FNA member, $10/non-member

The class will focus on the prairie habitat at Brewster. After sampling the soil, we'll explore the greening of the prairie restoration plots. Then with nets and bug jars in hand we'll look for insect life. We'll also look for tracks and other evidence of larger creatures that visit the prairie. Limit of 12, call 731-3140 or click here http://www.fontenelleforest.org/naturedetectivesform.html

Wildflower Week
Nebraska Wildflower Week, coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, will be observed June 3 - 11, 2006. The aim of Wildflower Week is to increase awareness and appreciation of wildflowers and native plants in the wild and landscapes. Fontenelle Nature Association is joining in the festivities with several educational programs.

Saturday, June 3rd
Saturday Speaker Series: Wildflowers of Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods
Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center
1 -3 p.m.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: Free to FNA members, $3/discounted admission for non-members.

It is prime wildflower season... and a prime time to learn about them. This month we will be joined by Neal Ratzlaff and Roland Barth, authors of "Field Guide to Wildflowers: Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods Nature Centers" for an informational session on what wildflowers you might see at Fontenelle Forest or Neale Woods. Following the presentation, we will go on a wildflower hike with FNA volunteer Eric Scholar.

Sunday, June 4th
Wildflowers of Fontenelle Forest
Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center
1 p.m.
Cost: Free to FNA members, regular admission price for non-members
All Ages

Join Teacher Naturalist Norm Toenjes for a walk along the trails in search of native wildflowers.

Tuesday, June 6th
Building the Neale Woods Butterfly Garden: Why and How
Neale Woods Nature Center
7 - 8 p.m.
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: Free to FNA members, $3/discounted admission for non-members.

June is the perfect time to see the butterfly garden at Neale Woods Nature Center - the flowers are amazing, the butterflies are numerous and there are even a few hummingbirds. FNA Ranger Erin McFadden will be presenting on why the garden was established, how it was completed, and what flowers were chosen specifically for a butterfly garden.

Saturday, June 10
Woodland Wildflowers
Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center
1 p.m.
All Ages
Free to FNA members, regular admission fro non-members.

Woodland wildflowers are in bloom! Naturalist Norm Toenjes will show you how to identify these woodland wonders along the trails.

Saturday, June 10th
6th Annual Native American Music Festival
4 p.m. gates open
6 p.m. original music by Michael Jacobs
accompanied by Native American dancer Art Shegonee
8 p.m. Concert by Brule
Camp Brewster
1313 N Bellevue Blvd.

Join us for our annual celebration of Native American music and dance featuring Brule. Take the free shuttle from the Southroads Mall parking lot. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers or picnic baskets allowed; food and beverages will be available for purchase from Famous Daves. No refunds on tickets.
Members only ticket special: Now through April 30th, FNA members can get tickets for $10 each! From May 1st - June 10th, FNA members can get tickets for $20 each. Non-member tickets are $25 each. Click on the Native American button on the left hand side of this webpage, call 731-3140 or stop by the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. Proceeds benefit the Fontenelle Nature Association.