Fontenelle Forest's September/October Leaflet

The Newsletter of Fontenelle ForestThe Newsletter of Fontenelle ForestSeptember - October 2014September - October 2014

LEAFLET

2September - October 2014

Officers

Management

Directors

Honorary Trustees

Staff

Phone: 402.731.3140Web: fontenelleforest.org

Cover photograph by Josh Preister.

Fontenelle Forest Nature CenterFontenelle Forest Nature Center1111 Bellevue Boulevard NorthBellevue, NE 68005

Neale WoodsNeale Woods14323 Edith Marie AvenueOmaha, NE 68112

INFORMATION

STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

To provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature.

We want to inspire current and future generations to care for the natural world.

OUR MISSION

To be a national leader in environmental stewardship and education and the region’s premier nature center

OUR VISION

Jim Hawkins \ President Paul Halbur \ President-Elect Julee Sauer \ Secretary Levi Scheppers \ Treasurer Thomas D. Stalnaker \ Advisor

Angela AthyCatherine M. BarmettlerAngela L. BurmeisterAnn ChristiansenToba Cohen-DunningDavid M. DvorakLorraine A. EggerMike HamiltonJon T. HansenChristine Jacobsen

Gary D. JohnsonHoward J. KaslowGerry LauritzenTad LeeperJulie LiakosSarah McGowanSusan NemerAthena RamosTodd RiversRobert D. Rose

Laura Lenarz Shiffermiller | Executive DirectorChristi Churchill | Director of DevelopmentGene Ericson | Director of Facilities Jeanine Lackey | Director of Research & StewardshipRick Schmid | Director of Operations Brad A. Watkins | Director of Communications

Debra Beck NaturalistJim BeebeRanger / NWNC Property Supervisor Elizabeth ChalenManager of Programming and OutreachLinda Dennis Education AssistantKareen HickmanDevelopment AssociateBetsy FinchManager of Raptor RehabilitationGary GarabrandtRangerCatherine Kuper Educator Denise LewisEducator/Raptor RecoveryKate Murphy Educator Josh Preister Ranger / FFNC Property Supervisor Alex ShiffermillerManager of Visitor ServicesBarb ShiffermillerManager of Customer Service Joan SovernsManager of Donor Relations and MembershipJanet StanderAssistant Manager of RaptorRehabilitationJamie Vann Naturalist Joe Vavak Communications Assistant

Jordyn WalkerAnimal Care TechnicianRonnie WellsManager of Events and ExhibitsAlex WilesAnimal Care SpecialistDeborah Woracek Manager of Summer Day Camps

Part-Time EducatorsPart-Time EducatorsKyle AndersonAmy CampagnaJulianne CarbonellLindsay CooleyKathy FischerMichelle FossDianne GuinnTisha JohnsonSeth Krone-KeithMatt MillerJean NenemanBruce NobleGrace NoeckerDorie StoneChelsea TaxmanChris Vosicka

Visitor Services AssistantsVisitor Services AssistantsHelen BeebeBrian Mark ConoverBrenna WatkinsNick Woodard

Mogens BayGeorge F. HaddixNeal C. HansenRhonda A. and Howard L. HawksGerry and Bruce LauritzenMarilyn MammelNancy and Mike McCarthyCynthia C. and Thomas F. McGowanAnn PapeWalter Scott, Jr.Ann Stinson

September - October 20143

As a Fontenelle Forest Member, your benefits include:• FREE admission to Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods for 12

months• 26 miles of marked trails within the extraordinary Loess Hills• Two wheelchair accessible boardwalks with Missouri River and

wetland views• Diverse ecosystems, hidden lakes, and rare wildflowers• A premier birding location with over 246 recorded species• Family-friendly exhibits• Acorn Acres: A forest playscape with nine exploration areas• Habitat Hollow for indoor play and learning• Unique entertainment options: critter encounters, guided hikes,

children’s programs• FREE members-only events and other programming

Membership Benefits

Membership UpdateOctober is Member Appreciation Month

Member Exclusive Events

MEMBERS ONLY

It’s an ENTIRE month dedicated to celebrating YOU! It’s an ENTIRE month dedicated to celebrating YOU!

Prizes and Giveaways• Enter to win a prize each time you visit the nature center-make sure to mention Members Appreciation Month at the Front Desk to be en-

tered. Winners will be drawn once a week throughout the month on Thursdays.Discounts• 20% off in the Gift Shop• FOUR of your guests can be admitted at half price each time you visit. (Excludes enLIGHTen exhibit admission.)• Gift Memberships are $5 off each level• Referral bonus: If your friend signs up for a membership at the same time as you, you both receive an extra month on your membership.Exclusive member-only events throughout the month, see listings below. Visit fontenelleforest.org for more details.

• 10% discount at The Gift Shop at Fontenelle Forest• Subscription to Fontenelle Forest’s newsletter “The Leaflet”• Free or discounted admission to over 100 nature centers nation-

wide through ANCA• Every time you visit, two of your guests can receive ½ priced

admission• Discounts on Winter and Summer Camps• Access to trails before and after hours

For more details and information, please visit our website at fontenelleforest.org /membership

Shakespeare on the PlazaShakespeare on the PlazaEnjoy an autumn afternoon and free popcorn while watching Nebraska Shake-speare perform Shakespeare’s “The Tem-pest.” A post show discussion will be held immediately following the performance.

October 43:00p.m.FFNCMembers Only

Beer on the Boardwalk (21+)Beer on the Boardwalk (21+)Over the boardwalk and through the for-est on a microbrew hike you will go! The guides show the way to tasting bouquets as you sip on hops galore! Games, prizes and entertainment will be provided. Must be 21 or over to attend. Registration is preferred.

October 186:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.FFNCMembers Only

Preview of enLIGHTenPreview of enLIGHTenPlease join us for a special members only celebration of the opening of our new-est exhibit, enLIGHTen. Crafts, snacks, drinks, and exclusive activities will be provided for the whole family. This is your only chance to view the new exhibit free of charge! (Exhibit admission is half price for members.) Registration is required. Please RSVP by Oct. 17!

October 247:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.FFNCMembers Only

Trick or Treat in the ForestTrick or Treat in the Forest3rd Annual Trick or Treat in the Forest.Join us for the most unique Trick or Treat experience—in the Forest! You’ll meet many of the critters who live here as you stroll the boardwalk for all of your treats. We’re excited to be partnering with Ballet Nebraska, Strategic Air and Space Museum, and Nebraska StoryArts. Food, a kids maze, games, prizes, treats, enter-tainment, and new this year - a ‘horrors’ of nature boardwalk trail. This is one event you will not want to miss! Come early to enjoy the food then get involved with the fun and games after or explore the games first and eat afterwards. Registration is required, online at Fontenelleforest.org. Please RSVP by Oct. 6.

October 114:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.FFNCMembers and Guests of Members Only$7 (includes food, trick or treat bag, games, prizes & fun!)

Shadows in the Night: A Forest Gone Shadows in the Night: A Forest Gone BattyBattyWho wouldn’t want to spend Halloween with some hunters of the night? Meet some bats up close and personal! Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and en-tertainment! Featuring Nebraska Wildlife Rehab & Opera Omaha.

October 315:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.WLCMembers Only


Mud Pies Mud Pies Drop by to explore nature activities with your child. One adult is required for every two children. A different natural science topic is introduced each week through in-teractive stations within “Habitat Hollow”.Check the calendar at fontenelleforest.org to learn the weekly topic. This program is for children ages 5 and younger.

Monday - Thursday9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.FFNCLeader(s): Kate Murphy

Nature Explorers: Discovering the Nature Explorers: Discovering the Past Past September is “Archaeology Month” in Nebraska. The Explorers will visit the earth lodge site just off the boardwalk to participate in a scientific model dig. The group will discover clues about the Nebraska Phase early people who called our forest home. For children ages 5 – 12. Registrations is required.

September 131:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Deb Beck, Kate Murphy

Bird ClubBird ClubOur speaker will be the club’s own Lorinda Langner, who recently visited France. She will present on the Birds and Culture of Provence.

September 47:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Rick SchmidMembers Only

JUST FOR CHILDRENPrograms are listed in chronological order

PROGRAMS

FOR CLASSES REQUIRING REGISTRATION - GO TO FONTENELLEFOREST.ORG

Nature Explorers: Celebrating Fall in the Nature Explorers: Celebrating Fall in the Wetlands Wetlands Amazing changes occur in the wetlands as one season flows into the next. Both plants and animals need to make adap-tations to the temperature shift. This program will be mostly on the trail. Please dress for the weather. For children ages 5 – 12. Registration is required.

October 41:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.WLCLeader(s): Deb Beck, Kate Murphy

Bird Banding at Aksarben AquariumBird Banding at Aksarben AquariumGet a people’s-eye-view of our feathered friends as we capture live birds, “tag” them with tiny light-weight leg bands and release them back into the wild. Drop by any time between 9:00am and 11:00am and stay as little or as long as you like. All ages are welcome, and anyone who wishes to may touch a live bird. We welcome donations of bird seed, which can be made through Wild Birds Unlimited in Rock-brook Plaza (402.399.9976).

Wellness WalksWellness WalksDoes your company offer benefits for par-ticipating in wellness activities around the city? Are you looking for a healthy activity to get yourself involved in? Join us for weekly wellness walks for a better sense of well-being and health. If you are interested in hiking most of the trails at the Forest, join us each week for a different view of the property. This slightly hilly hike will cover about 2 miles as we head out on the boardwalk and take Ridge Trail, head down into Childs Hollow and back up Lin-den and Hackberry to the nature center again.

Family Sunday in the Forest: It’s a Small Family Sunday in the Forest: It’s a Small World After AllWorld After AllLike a picture is made of pixels, our planet is made up of many small worlds that are unknown to most humans. Come with us and explore these microcosms - and be blown away by the diversity of life you can find in places you never expected living creatures to be found. Explore the forest a mere 1 inch at a time and just see what amazing things you will discover!

September 69:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.Schramm Park SRALeader(s): Rick Schmid

September 610:00a.m.FFNCLeader(s): Jeff Voss

September 71:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Tad Leeperand Tony Palmer


ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE FOR FF MEMBERS OR WITH GENERAL ADMISSION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Volunteer 101Volunteer 101Have you recently started volunteering at Fontenelle Forest? You are invited to attend Volunteer 101 on Saturday, September 20 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. This is a great opportunity to get to know other volunteers, learn about our mission and rich history as well enjoying the trails of the Forest. Lunch will be provided. For questions, please contact Kareen Hickman at [email protected] or 402-731-3140. Registration required.

September 209:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Kareen Hickman

S.U.N. (Seniors Understanding Nature) - S.U.N. (Seniors Understanding Nature) - Fire in the Forest (On Purpose!)Fire in the Forest (On Purpose!)Fire is an important part of any ecosystem. Two of our fire ecologists, Jim Beebe and Michelle Foss will talk about why this is important and share some of their experiences with controlled burns here at Fontenelle Forest and in the surrounding area. Their presentation will also include a time-lapse sequence after a burn. Join us for a different look at fire.

September 99:45 a.m. - 11:00a.m.FFNCLeader(s): Catherine Kuper Family Canoeing on the Great MarshFamily Canoeing on the Great Marsh

Bring your family for an afternoon of canoeing followed by a hot dog roast and s’mores. For children ages 4 and up and adults. This program is for members only. Limited to 25 people. Registration is required.

September 143:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.WLCLeader(s): Chris and Walt Vosicka, Kate Murphy$3 per personMembers Only

Archaeology on History TrailArchaeology on History TrailDid you know there have been several archeological digs in Fontenelle Forest? Come out and see and hear about some of them as we take History Trail back in time. From the earliest Native Americans, the early founders of what is today Bel-levue, to a hermit, History Trail has it all. Please note: some of the trail is steep.

September 2010:00a.m.CWLeader(s): Den Hynes

Fontenelle Forest Photo ClubFontenelle Forest Photo ClubThis month’s topic is: Action Photography with a GoPro

September 187:00p.m.FFNC

Archeology of the Nebraska Phase Culture Archeology of the Nebraska Phase Culture of Fontenelle Forestof Fontenelle ForestOn Fontenelle Forest property, 70+ Earth Lodge sites have been located, and some of these have been excavated and mapped. These family lodges were home to a large group of people’s known as the NE Phase Culture, a people who lived in the forest over 1000 years ago. Linda Plock is with the Archeological Midwest Center, National Park Service, in Lincoln NE. She will be available to show visitors some artifacts, replica artifacts and share other information about how the NE Phase Culture lived and what they ate while they made Fontenelle Forest home. You and your family can stop by and talk to Linda any time between 1 and 3 pm on Sept. 7 at her table which will be set up in the atrium or Great Hall at our main Nature Center.

September 71:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Linda Plock

Archeology of the Nebraska Phase Culture Archeology of the Nebraska Phase Culture of Fontenelle Forestof Fontenelle ForestOn Fontenelle Forest property, 70+ Earth Lodge sites have been located, and some of these have been excavated and mapped. These family lodges were home to a large group of people’s known as the NE Phase Culture, a people who lived in the forest over 1000 years ago. Linda Plock is with the Archeological Midwest Center, National Park Service, in Lincoln NE. She will be available to show visitors some artifacts, replica artifacts and share other information about how the NE Phase Culture lived and what they ate while they made Fontenelle Forest home. You and your family can stop by and talk to Linda any time between 1 and 3 pm on Sept. 14 at her table which will be set up in the atrium or Great Hall at our main Nature Center. After viewing the artifacts, head out to the forest with Clem Klaphake to see an earthlodge site.

September 141:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Linda Plockand Clem Klaphake

Monarch Tagging for the FamilyMonarch Tagging for the FamilyBring your family to Camp Brewster and spend the evening tagging monarch butter-flies. Deborah Woracek, Naturalist, will provide the nets, bug jars, and tags while you provide the children to capture the butterflies. The monarch butterflies are on their way to the central mountains of Mexico where they will spend the winter. A different generation of butterfly makes the return journey next summer. Limited to 40 people. Registrations required by September 6. Register at fontenelleforest.org.

September 126:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.CBLeader(s): Deborah L. Woracek


FOR CLASSES REQUIRING REGISTRATION - GO TO FONTENELLEFOREST.ORG

Wellness WalksWellness WalksDoes your company offer benefits for participating in wellness activities around the city? Are you looking for a healthy activity to get yourself involved in? Join us for weekly wellness walks for a better sense of well-being and health. If you are interested in hiking most of the trails at the Forest, join us each week for a different view of the property. This longer, hilly hike will head out on the Boardwalk and take Hickory and Chickadee down to the floodplain. We will walk Missouri and the Walking Club trail before heading back up to the building. This entire hike will cover 4.5 miles.

September 2110:00a.m.FFNC Leader(s): Jeff Voss

Teacher Naturalist 101Teacher Naturalist 101Do you love the outdoors? Are you interested in helping others connect with nature? Become a Teacher Naturalist! Teacher Naturalists are volunteers who run weekend programs for the public, at-tend fascinating lectures and programs by experts on field biology and other natural history topics, and contribute to special programs that the Forest offers year-round.Taking the first step is easy! Join us after Volunteer 101 for our TN 101: Intro-duction to the Forest course and you will be well on your way to becoming a Teacher Naturalist. All persons interested in becoming Teacher Naturalists must attend TN 101. TN 101 will not only brief prospective volunteers on the benefits and responsibilities of their position, but will also provide invaluable training in the ar-eas of field identification, forest resources and natural education. For questions, please contact Elizabeth Chalen at [email protected] or 402-731-3140. Registration required.

September 20Session 1 - 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Elizabeth Chalen

Rock and Fossil Field TripRock and Fossil Field TripRegister now for this exciting field trip to an inactive quarry. We will search for the remains of ancient organisms and learn about the exposed rock layers, which were deposited millions of years ago when a shallow sea covered Nebraska. You may even take your fossils home with you (baggies provided) Make sure to wear your sunscreen and bug spray. Bottled water and granola bars will be provided. We suggest you bring a sack lunch as we will be fossil hunting over the lunch hour. We will get there by car caravan, following the trip leader.

Ages: 6+, children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Regis-tration is required by September 12 and is limited to 30 people.

September 2710:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.Meet at FFNCLeader(s): Debbie BeckFree for members / $15 for non-members

Family Sundays in the Forest: Pollinators Family Sundays in the Forest: Pollinators are our Friendsare our FriendsWhat pollinators live at Fontenelle or Neale Woods and maybe in your back-yard too? Come explore on a child’s level what these pollinators do and why they are so important. You may have read about the continued loss of bees and butterflies. How can we help these and other pollina-tors? Kids bring your dads and moms for Free Flower Seeds, and ask about my trip to where the monarchs overwinter for a Free Monarch Pencil.

September 211:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Chris Robie

Wellness WalksWellness WalksDoes your company offer benefits for par-ticipating in wellness activities around the city? Are you looking for a healthy activity to get yourself involved in? Join us for weekly wellness walks for a better sense of well-being and health. If you are interested in hiking most of the trails at the Forest, join us each week for a different view of the property. This hilly walk from the Wetlands will head up the road to Signal Ridge and through Mormon Hollow to Camp Wakonda. We will cover History and Prairie trails before heading back down to the floodplain by the pond, and will walk about 3.5 miles total.

September 2810:00a.m.WLCLeader(s): Jeff Voss

Predator / Prey: What’s for Lunch?Predator / Prey: What’s for Lunch?Join us and discover the predator/prey re-lationships that occur every day in nature. Visit with various live animals and their handlers as you learn about the wonders of the food chain.

September 211:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNC


ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE FOR FF MEMBERS OR WITH GENERAL ADMISSION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

Embark: Journey Into Nature - Into the Embark: Journey Into Nature - Into the PrairiePrairieAre you interested in learning more about the prairies that once covered the Mid-west? Wonder what it was like to live in the prairie, with tall grasses and flowering plants towering over you and stretching as far as the eye can see? Into the Prairie will provide a day of prairie experiences, as we hear stories of life in the prairie when the pioneers were first coming through, then head into the prairie to see for ourselves what this disappearing ecosystem really looks like. Glenn Pollock will introduce us to the plants and animals that call the prairie home as we explore Vincent Bluff prairie together. Registration is required for this adult program.

October 119:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.CBLeader(s): Elizabeth Chalen and Catherine Kuper$35 / members$45 / non-members

Hike All Trails in a Day!Hike All Trails in a Day!Join us to hike all the trails at Fontenelle Forest in one day. You will definitely get your exercise for the day as we will hike nearly 20 miles, but we will also get to see the forest in a new light. We will get to hike by the Great Marsh, Hidden Lake, and all of the hills and ravines of the beau-tiful forest in the fall season. Please bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch you can eat on the trail. This will be a strenu-ous day of hiking, so come prepared and do some pre-hiking to get ready. Feel free to join us for the entire day or hike as far as you can and then head back.

October 57:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Adam Erickson and Seth Keith

Family Sundays in the Forest: Forest Time Family Sundays in the Forest: Forest Time TravelerTravelerBe a Forest Time Traveler - Are you a nature lover or a history buff and want to be an active participant in a guided hike through Fontenelle Forest? Two natural-ists will offer brief script cards for you or your family to choose from before our interactive hike. You might get to share interesting historical facts, lead the group in hooting like a barred owl, share the biology of the oak savannah or join us in walking like a coyote. Time Travel will cover thousands of years but will only take 1 ½ hours. Free memories will last forever. First come get first pick of readings. Hike level will be “easy”, but may not be condu-cive to strollers on the path.

September 281:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Tad Leeperand Chris Robie

Bird Banding at Aksarben AquariumBird Banding at Aksarben AquariumGet a people’s-eye-view of our feathered friends as we capture live birds, “tag” them with tiny light-weight leg bands and release them back into the wild. Drop by any time between 9:00am and 11:00am and stay as little or as long as you like. All ages are welcome, and anyone who wishes to may touch a live bird. We welcome donations of bird seed, which can be made through Wild Birds Unlimited in Rock-brook Plaza (402.399.9976).

October 49:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.Schramm Park SRALeader(s): Rick Schmid

Family Sundays in the Forest: Missouri Family Sundays in the Forest: Missouri Valley Raptor Migration - Aren’t Raptors Valley Raptor Migration - Aren’t Raptors Cool?Cool?Master Naturalist Clem Klaphake will discuss the migration of hawks, eagles, falcons, kites and vultures that occurs every fall here in the Missouri River valley. As an experienced raptor watcher and counter, Clem will discuss these birds, their migration routes and when they are likely to pass through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A short musical video on raptors will be included. Following the presentation you will get to meet a live rap-tor up close with Master Naturalist Dianne Guinn.

October 51:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Clem Klaphake and Dianne Guinn

Bird ClubBird ClubRick Schmid, Director of Operations at Fontenelle Forest, will present an educa-tion program on identification of sparrows found in Nebraska.

October 27:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Rick SchmidMembers Only

Wellness WalksWellness WalksDoes your company offer benefits for participating in wellness activities around the city? Are you looking for a healthy activity to get yourself involved in? Join us for weekly wellness walks for a better sense of well-being and health. If you are interested in hiking most of the trails at the Forest, join us each week for a different view of the property. This hilly hike from the wetlands will head out on the Board-walk to the blind, and out past Hidden Lake. We will climb up to History trail and around, back down Mormon Hollow, and up stream trail to Cottonwood before returning to our cars. This hike totals almost 4 miles.

October 510:00a.m.WLCLeader(s): Jeff Voss

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Programs are listed in chronological order

PROGRAMS

Family Sundays in the Forest: Autism Family Sundays in the Forest: Autism Awareness HikeAwareness HikeNature can greatly enrich the lives of indi-viduals on the autistic spectrum. We will take a short hike to immerse ourselves in nature and reap the benefits to our health and well-being in the process. We also want to bring awareness to these benefits and the ever changing health world that has now realized the benefits of “prescrib-ing” nature to help with a variety of mental and physical health concerns. Wanda & Seth both have experience working with autistic individuals, so please come join us in the forest with the opportunity to explore sensory experiences that are sooth-ing and rich for the whole family.

October 121:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Seth Keithand Wanda Pendley

S.U.N. (Seniors Understanding Nature): S.U.N. (Seniors Understanding Nature): Bats of the Great PlainsBats of the Great PlainsDr. Jeremy White from the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Biology Depart-ment has been conducting researching with mammals which includes mist netting of our local bats at Fontenelle Forest. He will present a program about various bat species found in the Great Plains and let us know what we can do to help these incredible hunters of the night.

Cancer Survivor / Supporter WalkCancer Survivor / Supporter WalkJoin us at the Nature Center for a walk to celebrate fall and enjoy a gentle walk through the woods. The leaves should be changing and the weather just crisp. A perfect time to enjoy and share an outing with others who have, have had or have helped someone with cancer. The focus is on having a fun, good time at the Forest.

Fontenelle Forest Photo ClubFontenelle Forest Photo ClubThis month’s topic is: Aerial Photography using a Drone.

Writing HikeWriting HikeExplore the sights and sounds of the forest through the lens of writing! Poet, teacher, and Master Naturalist Jeff Lacey will lead you on a trek through the forest, with stops for guided writing along the way. This is a great chance to brush off your writing skills and to celebrate the forest with your own prose or poetry in a community of writers. All ages are welcome. The hike will stick primarily to the boardwalk.

Family Sundays in the Forest: Fall in Family Sundays in the Forest: Fall in the Forestthe ForestThe leaves are changing colors and there is a chill in the air! Autumn is upon us, so come explore the forest and the changes it goes through in preparation for winter. Fall can be just as much fun as summer! We will explore why leaves change color and why they fall. This program will include indoor activities and an outdoor hike that encourages exploration of this phenomena of nature.

River & Stream CleanupRiver & Stream CleanupPlease join us cleaning up our local wa-tershed. River and stream cleanups are a great way to proactively be good stewards of the Missouri River and its tributaries. We want to form a strong connection and relationship with the water sources that support us. During our cleanup we will educate about the problem of pollution in our waterways and more importantly, we will be part of the solution to the problem. We will be cleaning up through various parts of the forest both on and off trail, in and around the streams. Long pants and closed toe shoes are required; please bring work gloves and water. Open to all ages. Participants will be asked to sign Fon-tenelle Forest’s Volunteer Waiver. For more information, please contact Kareen Hickman at [email protected] or 402-731-3140. Registration is encouraged.

October 149:45a.m. - 11:00a.m.FFNCLeader(s): Catherine Kuper

October 1810:00a.m. FFNCLeader(s): Den Hynes

October 167:00p.m. FFNC

October 1910:00a.m. FFNCLeader(s): Jeff Lacey

October 191:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Ingrid Johnson and Bonnie Newman

October 189:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Alex Wiles, Josh Priester andSeth KeithWellness WalksWellness Walks

Does your company offer benefits for par-ticipating in wellness activities around the city? Are you looking for a healthy activity to get yourself involved in? Join us for weekly wellness walks for a better sense of well-being and health. If you are interested in hiking most of the trails at the Forest, join us each week for a different view of the property. This flat Wetlands walk will loop around Cottonwood and Walking Club trails, then along Stream and Marsh trails to Hidden Lake, Redbud trail and back along the Boardwalk. Although this hike is flat, we will cover almost 5 miles.

October 1210:00a.m.WLCLeader(s): Jeff Voss


Insect ClubInsect ClubEric Scholar, Insect Club member and Fontenelle Forest Teacher-Naturalist, will conduct an education program on beetles. Eric manages several web pages on Fon-tenelle’s Nature Search website, including all the information on beetles.

Family Sundays in the Forest: Creepy Family Sundays in the Forest: Creepy CreaturesCreaturesWhat makes a creature “creepy”? We will be debunking common myths about various unique animals and insects that we as people usually shy away from. You will gain an appreciation and respect for these creatures through up-close and personal encounters.

October 237:00p.m.FFNCLeader(s): Rick SchmidMembers Only

October 261:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNC

Party Where the Wild Things Live!Make your child’s next birthday memorable by celebrating it at the Forest!

Each party includes a Naturalist led hike, games, and one very cool animal visitor (rabbit, snake, toad, salamander or turtle – it is your choice!). There will be time allotted for eating, singing, and gift-opening. Admission to Fontenelle Forest is included for all participants for that day. One adult must be present for every four children in attendance.Prices are non-refundable unless Fontenelle cancels due to the weather.

Available Dates: September 6 and October 25Available Times: 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.Location: Camp Brewster Lodge

$130.00 FF members plus $50.00 refundable cleaning deposit$150.00 non-members plus $50.00 refundable cleaning depositAges: 4-10 (12 child limit per party)

Registration required. Call Debra Beck at 402.731.3140 x1017.Registration and payment must be received two weeks in advance of party date.

October 13 - 16, 2014

InstructorInstructorDebra K. Beck, Naturalist / Certified Interpretive Trainer (CIT)

LocationLocationThis four-day course will be held at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Cen-ter, Camp Brewster Building, Bellevue NE 68005

RegistrationRegistrationTo register go to http://www.interpnet.com click “Certification and Training Programs” and click “Certification and Training Calendar” then locate the CIG Training at Fontenelle Forest Oct. 13 – 16th and click “download the registration form” fill out (on-line) and it will be sent to Debra K. Beck.

CostCost(Not due until start of workshop)• $360.00 for non NAI members (includes instructor fee, 1-year

membership, certification fee, and course materials) Lodging and meals are not included.

• $330.00 for NAI members (must provide current NAI member-ship number and expiration date with registration.)

The Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a professional certifica-tion course for individuals who will be delivering interpretive programs or having public contact at interpretive sites.

This 32-hour course includes:• history, definition, and principles of interpretation• making your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized,

and thematic• using tangible objects to connect audiences to intangible ideas and

universal concepts in interpretive programs• presentation and communication skills• certification requirements (open book exam; program outline; 10-

min. presentation)• all materials, workbook, and CIG course textbook

Requirements for the CIG CourseRequirements for the CIG CourseAnyone age 16 or over with a desire to increase their knowledge and skills related to interpretation may participate. Membership in NAI is not required, but NAI members may pay a discounted fee to partici-pate in the program. You can also elect to take the training without becoming certified.

LogisiticsLogisiticsParticipants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals. Hearty snacks and beverages will be provided each day.

For more information about the course, please contact Debra Beck, Naturalist / CIT at [email protected] or call 402-731-3140, ext. 1017

Certif ied Interpretive Guide Workshop


This fall, experience a transformation of nature, with glowing colors and visitor-controlled

pop-up stations. Vibrant lighting designs build the stops on a one-of-a-kind interactive,

educational journey — opening eyes to illumination of the Forest and Mind.

OCTOBER 2014 - JANUARY 2015

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Embark: Journey Into NatureenLIGHTen

This year we are excited to offer a taste of the Embark: Journey into Nature program through a newly designed format of 5, one-day classes. Each session will focus on a different topic to help give one a better understanding of the natural and historical world around us. Each class is designed for adult learners and is limited to 24 participants. Cost for each session is $35 for members/ $45 for non-members. For more de-tails on what each individual session will cover, visit the website at www.fontenelleforest.org/embark

October 11, 9:00am-3:00pm Into the PrairieNovember 8, 9:00-4:00pm Landforms of NebraskaFebruary 14, 6:00-9:00pm Our Place in the UniverseMarch 14, 9:00-3:00pm Ancient PeoplesApril 11, 9:00-3:00pm People of Nebraska

Teen Natural ists!

If you have a high school student who loves nature, contact Naturalist Jamie Vann at [email protected] for information on the Teen Naturalist Trainee program.

Junior Natural ists!This new program is for students who love to explore the natural world and are entering 6th-8th grade! Come join us every second Saturday of the month - we’ll practice our outdoor skills, learn from experts, take field trips, and work on service projects. For more information and to join the e-mailing list, contact Lindsay Cooley at [email protected]

An Illumination of the Forest & Mind.

One hundred years ago, a group of community leaders joined together to establish Fontenelle Forest, an organization dedicated to securing lands along the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. In honor of this centennial celebration, a creative team led by award-winning lighting designer Jack Mehler will create a mile-long, multimedia exhibit, incor-porating exquisite light projections against the natural backdrop of the Forest.

This fall, when the sun goes down, synthetic lights will meet the rhythm of nature, resulting in a magnificent immersive takeover of the senses. As the official 2014 Fall Centennial Exhibit, enLIGHTen is an experi-ential art and theatrical installation unlike anything the Omaha metro area has seen. Illuminating the Forest at night, powerful colors and dra-matic video will project onto the trees and ridges, the perfect canvas on which to simulate natural occurrences that have happened throughout time, like flood, fire, and forest growth. Indoors, visitors will prepare for their outdoor experience in the Nature Center’s South Gallery while viewing illustrated facts about the history of the land, people, vegetation, and animals as well as theories about light and its interaction with the environment and mood.

No two walks in the Forest are ever exactly alike and the same is true for enLIGHTen. Along the one-mile boardwalk a dreamscape will exist and transform into a lushly designed world. Inspired by history and nature, enLIGHTen offers an Alice-in-Wonderland-like experience for spectators as they explore the Forest to discover hidden scenes, un-earth clues that illuminate a hidden world, use tokens to gain access to guarded secrets, and encounter the quiet wild that unfolds in real time.

enLIGHTen aims to be a transformative experience for those who attend. Visitors of all ages will discover the activities focused on the innate creativity and imagination. Members are invited to a special FREE preview of the exhibit on Friday, October 24 from 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

enLIGHTenenLIGHTenOctober 25, 2014 – January 3, 2015

Thursday, Friday, Saturday Only6:30p.m. – 10:00p.m. (October 25 – November 1)

5:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. (November 6 – January 3)

$5.00/Adult – FF member$4.00/Child (2-17) – FF member

$10.00/Adult – non-member$8.00/Child (2-17) – non-member

No guest passes or discount coupons accepted for this exhibit, unless otherwise specified on pass or coupon.


Free Fl ightBy Betsy Finch, Manager of Raptor Rehabilitation

In “celebration” of all the Barn Owl babies we have received at the El-mwood facility this spring and summer, we’d like to reprint this article written by Sue Grapner for our Free Flight newsletter in 1985.

Calliope’s BroodCalliope’s Brood

Calliope, who lives with me, is a Barn Owl that has been used for educational purposes in demonstrations because being imprinted to humans and having only one good wing, she is unreleasable.

For Calliope, winter was going as she had planned. It was the end of January. For the past 1 1/2 weeks she had insisted that I hand her the food. She greeted me with a very high-pitched, screech-type call from her favorite perch - the old log. Recognizing the signs, I hand her the same “eggs” she had had the year before - a rubber mouse and ball. She promptly swept them close under her and brooded in apparent contentment. For the next month or so she wouldn’t leave them unless I was there to take over the brooding.

When she had been brooding for about five weeks, it developed that a pair of 1 week old Barn Owls became available at the breeding pens. I brought them home in my coat pocket and while I was brooding for her, I substituted the babies for the “rubber” clutch. Calliope never questioned how the two odd objects had hatched into week-old Barn Owls, and she was just happy both had hatched Last year only one of the two had hatched In Shropshire, England, Barn Owls are referred to as “oolert” or “woolert” and so those became the names of Calli-ope’s hatchlings.

When Oolert and Woolert were about 4 1/2 weeks old, I brought home “Ginny Howlett,” a Barn Owl chick about two to three days old. I was concerned that Oolert and Woolert, now old enough to wander around the nest area and pount on things, might decide to “catch” Ginny. I checked my family almost hourly the firest few days to assure that everything was going to be okay. Then I decided to sleep through a whole night. In the morning I found Calliope perched on her log but there was no sign of Ginny. The thought of her being eaten was terrible, but as I approached Oolert and Woolert at the nest, they stood up to reveal little Ginny sound asleep under them! For the next few weeks I usually found Calliope brooding air and Oolert and Woolert brooding Ginny.

When Ginny was about 3 1/2 weeks old, the Raptor Recovery Center received a newly hatched Screech Owl chick and a newly hatched Great Horned Owl chick. We decided to see if Calliope would accept these little orphans who really needed a mother to look after them. Sure enough, one look and she swept them right under her.

Things were fine for a few days until I couldn’t find the little Screech Owl that I had named “Pocket Owl” because of her small size. A look under Calliope accounted for “Moose,” the Great Horned Owl; but, still no Pocket Owl. I went to move Ginny over and there was Pocket

Owl under Ginny. From that time on, Ginny took care of Pocket Owl. She preened her and kept her under her at all times.

Screech Owls and Horned Owls get a second coat of down that is grey or buffy; whereas Barn Owls are a sort of dingy white. When Pocket Owl and Moose started changing colors Calliope would inspect them and look at me as if to say “They’re moldy.” Nevertheless, they were fed by her and cared for properly.

Ginny was now out and about for short walks, accompanied by Pocket Owl, of course. The two were inseperable, and Ginny also was aware that I was not an owl and should be hissed at frequently. Soon she began “toe dusting,” a behavior specific to Barn Owls and thought to be a defensive tactic. When Ginny hissed and toe dusted, little Pocket Owl, now standing under squatting Ginny, toe dusted also! Shortly after I realized that Pocket Owl was acting like a Barn Owl, she was placed with her own kind up at our Raptor Recovery Center barns.

Meanwhile, Moose was young enough to be brooded, but size-wise he was a bit too large to fit under Calliope. Still, Calliope would brood him almost on her tippy talons. At last Moose was put with other Horned Owl chicks that were fostered out into wild nests of their own kind.

Oolert, Woolert and Ginny Howlett were put with the other Barn Owl chicks that were born at the breeding pens; and Calliope is anxiously waiting to see what will hatch this year from the rubber mouse and ball.


The New Kid on our BlockThe New Kid on our BlockA Screech Owl was hatched in June of 2013 in Louisville, Nebraska. Unfortunately his hollow nest tree was cut down. He along with his 2 siblings ended up at Raptor Recovery. George, as he is known now, ended up here with us because of an eye injury – one of his pupils doesn’t dilate properly. His 2 siblings were eventually released after they were grown. George is more vocal than our other Eastern Screech Owls have been and his ‘trill’ is rapidly becoming a hit at any raptor program featuring the little guy. We believe he is a male due to his size (remember the females are usually larger than the males).

Screech Owls are in the family Strigidae (Typical Owls) and are one of the smaller of the tufted owls. The ‘ear’ tufts help the bird blend into the background as they roost in a tree during the day and actually have nothing to do with their ears. Eastern Screech Owls are found in the eastern half of the United States (Nebraska is home to both Eastern & Western). Ours is a gray morph screech owl, but they also come in a red morph that is more common in western Nebraska or down south where there are more pine trees. The two kinds do hybridize. These little owls can be found in woodlots, forests, marshes, orchards, parks, and suburban gardens. These owls are usually seen only after hearing their call…..either a tremolo or their horsey-whinny call. If you hike at dusk you may hear the call of the Eastern screech Owls. They will eat small rodents, crayfish, moths, beetles, frogs, and small fish. Screech Owls cough up a smaller version of the pellets that school children delight in dissecting. Typically Screech Owls stay with the same mate for life or for several years. A single brood of 2 to 8 young is raised annually.

If you want to adopt our Eastern Screech Owl the price is $150. Your name will be placed on his cage and you will receive a beautiful portrait of ‘your’ owl, the animal’s history and fact sheet, an official adoption certificate, and a guest pass to use yourself or to pass on to family or friend. His adoption would make a great gift for a Birthday or Anniver-sary! Your gift will also benefit our educational programs and help us enhance our educational offerings! For more information or to adopt our Eastern Screech Owl contact Deborah Woracek at (402)731-3140 ext.1016 or [email protected]. We appreciate your sup-port.

Adopt an AnimalBy Deborah Woracek, Master Naturalist By Deborah Woracek, Master Naturalist

SeptemberSeptemberSeptember skies are spectacular featuring the beginning of the fall migrations – from the circling kettles of hawks & vultures to vireos, warblers, & waterfowl. Even the tiny Ruby - throated hummingbirds are joining the parade this month. A hike in our wetlands can be very excit-ing. Keep your eyes to the sky in September and you may see the Mon-arch butterflies as they pass through on their way to their winter home. Don’t forget to look down to see if any fungi are popping up. Gently tapping a puffball fungus to see it puff is a favorite childhood ritual of mine. Try it as it is so fun to see the ‘smoke’ spores come out. On the flora side of things, aster’s purple blooms are added to the yellows and whites of summer. Yes, September is a dynamic time on our trails.

OctoberOctoberFontenelle Forest and Neale Woods are now dressed in their finest fall fashions. If the weather is just right our woods will change to deeper colors overnight. Usually though our hills and valleys show a gentle, gradual change from the greens of summer to the beiges and yellows of fall. The vines found here, such as poison ivy and Virginia creeper and the smooth sumac shrubs will dazzle us with their red leaves which provide contrast to the landscape. Everyone from the deer and wood-peckers to the tiny mice are gathering and stashing acorns, hickories, and walnuts. Squirrels busily bury acorns as the turkeys busily dig them up. Some of our snake species are going into brumation for the long winter. Deer are starting the rut with the males and females both mark-ing. The skies are full of migrating birds. At the end of the month the nights are quiet without the late summer insects. The nights bring the strong autumn winds which blow down the yellow leaves turning them into golden rafts as they spin down the stream and river. The trails are busy with all things preparing for the days to come.

Natural Selections


CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT

Volunteer 101 and Teacher Naturalist 101Volunteer 101 and Teacher Naturalist 101Saturday, September 20, 2014 Saturday, September 20, 2014 Volunteer 101 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have you recently started volunteering at Fontenelle Forest? You are invited to attend Volunteer 101 on Saturday, September 20 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. This is a great opportunity to get to know other volunteers, learn about our mission and rich history as well enjoying the trails of the Forest. Lunch will be provided.

Teacher Naturalist 101 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Do you love the outdoors? Are you interested in helping others con-nect with nature? Become a Teacher Naturalist!

Teacher Naturalists are volunteers who run weekend programs for the public, attend fascinating lectures and programs by experts on field biol-ogy and other natural history topics, and contribute to special programs that the Forest offers year-round.

Taking the first step is easy! Join us after Volunteer 101 for our TN 101: Introduction to the Forest course and you will be well on your way to becoming a Teacher Naturalist. All persons interested in becoming Teacher Naturalists must attend TN 101. TN 101 will not only brief prospective volunteers on the benefits and responsibilities of their position, but will also provide invaluable training in the areas of field identification, forest resources and natural education.

If you have questions or want to know more about this day of fun, please contact Kareen Hickman at [email protected] or Elizabeth Chalen at [email protected] or 402-731-3140.

enLIGHTen Exhibit enLIGHTen Exhibit This fall, when the sun goes down, synthetic lights will meet the rhythm of nature, resulting in a magnificent immersive takeover of the senses. As the official 2014 Fall Centennial Exhibit, enLIGHTen is an experi-ential art installation unlike anything the Omaha metro area has seen. No two walks in the Forest are ever exactly alike and the same is true for enLIGHTen. Along the one-mile boardwalk a dreamscape will exist and transform into a lushly designed world. Inspired by history and nature, enLIGHTen offers an Alice-in-Wonderland-like experience for spectators as they explore the Forest to discover hidden scenes, unearth clues that illuminate a hidden world.

Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters at warming stations along the boardwalk three nights a week from October 23 to January 3 during the evening hours. Watch your email for more information to sign up for this unique opportunity.

SummerWorks OmahaSummerWorks Omaha Thank you to the youth and staff of SummerWorks Omaha. Over a two and a half week period, participants from the SummerWorks Omaha program helped create an outdoor enclosure for our turtles.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities and EventsUpcoming Volunteer Opportunities and Events

Saturday, September 6 - 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.Teacher Naturalist Training

Saturday, September 27 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Volunteer Land and Trail Stewardship workday

Saturday, October 4 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Teacher Naturalist Training

Saturday, October 11 – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.Trick-or-Treat in the ForestOwls, spiders, bats, oh my! Help create a ghoulish Halloween experi-ence for members of all ages. Volunteers will be needed to help lead hikes and manage activity stations both inside and outside.

Saturday, October 18 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.River and Stream Clean Up Day. Open to all volunteers and mem-bers of Fontenelle Forest. See p. 10 for more information.

Saturday, October 18 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Volunteer Land and Trail Stewardship workday

Saturday, November 1 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Teacher Naturalist Training

Saturday, November 1 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Volunteer Land and Trail Stewardship workday

Saturday, November 8 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 am Family Raking Day at Camp Brewster. Great opportunity for families to volunteer together. We’ll end the day roasting marshmallows and enjoying hot chocolate.

Saturday, November 15 – 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Local Raptor Relay Team Volunteers – save the date for November 15th for an Orientation and Raptor Handling Training. Watch your mailbox and email for more information on this upcoming training exclusively for you.

Current Volunteers Current Volunteers To sign up for any of these volunteer activities:Sign up online at www.fontenelleforest.org/volunteerEmail: [email protected] Call: 402-731-3140 x1024

Want to get involved as a volunteer? Want to get involved as a volunteer? Please contact Kareen Hickman at [email protected] or 402-731-3140 x1024.

Volunteer News


Jaime AbregoPatty AlbrightJennifer AllowayAlex AspiazuAngela AthyElaine BachelVilma BaluyotCatherine BarmettlerDina BartaJennifer BarteltPenny BartholomewLouise BauckCassie BaumHelen BeebeJames BeebeRichard BehrensJudith BellShawn BengtsonJim BrentlingerAmy BrownJennifer BrummundAlexis BoulosMichael BurkeAngi BurmeisterMic BurtJulianne CarbonellPete CarbonellFrank CarnabyThomas ChausseePamela CheeverAnn ChristiansenToba Cohen-DunningDolan CollinsDavid ConnollyJess ConroyJessica CoviKathleen Crawford-RoseAmanda DanaDawn Daniel-ConlonKristi DavisBob DinslageShannon DombrowskiJenny DoyleSharon DraperChufan DuAmy DuboiseDavid DvorakHeather Efaw

Lorraine EggerMarty ElftmannAmber FaheyNelli FalzgrafGina FeelyJessica FeinsteinDoug FinchMindy ForalMichelle FossRobertFuchsJody GalataEfrain GalvanSue GentesBob GoetschkesKristin GottschalkSusan GrafBetty GrenonDianne GuinnJaisa GutierrezAndrea GuttaPaul HalburMichael HamiltonKris HammondJean HankinsRuss HankinsJon HansenAmanda HarveyJason HarveyBlake HatfieldJim HawkinsAndrew HemmingerRoger HildebrandtKristin HoffmanLisa HoffmanBrett HommeCarri HonzJohn HowellNatalie HuntleyCamille HussmannDennis HynesLois InskeepJeannette JamesJenny JanesKelly JeffreysGary JohnsonIngrid JohnsonChristian JonesLisa Jorgensen

Howard KaslowLinda KatalenichCecilia KingClem KlaphakeDan KlochRolf KlochJennifer KoomJoanne LangabeeMaria Lara-RivasEmily LauritzenGerry LauritzenTad LeeperKristin LewisHunter LongTillman LowreyMissy MagnusonJustine MarshallMartha MaysJerry McenteePeggy McGowanSarah McGowanDean McVickerBella MendozaMarques MitchellKate MurphySusan NemerBonnie NewmanBrian OgleRic OlsenBarbara OrrVickie OrrGordan OvermannBabs PadelfordLoren PadelfordJane PalmerJoseph PalmerAmberle ParkinAmy ParksDenise PaulBrandi PelleritoHolly PendleyWanda PendleyJulie PetersonAdrienne PetsickLinda PlockSusan PolingJeanne PricerAthena Ramos

Debra RatzlaffTiffany ReganMegan RingenbergChris RobieMary Jo RomeRobert RoseJulee SauerLevi ScheppersEric ScholarJacqueline ScholarChristine SchulteKathleen SchweryJoni ShawKatherine SimmonsBrenda SmithDavid SmithPeter SojkaThomas SpliethofDebbie StalnakerThomas StalnakerJanet StanderJax StanderJay StanderJeff StanderElizabeth StilesDorie StoneCarl StonerookJackie SundbergWilliam TarboxKristin TaylorVern ThroopChristopher TomsAugust TrummRay TurkleDesirae VallierJoseph VannChristine VosickaNicole VossSteven VossJordyn WalkerSierra WaltersJohnny WellsRobert WellsKaitlyn WiktorAnn WoolardSecond Unitarian Church Yahoo!

Thank you to our many talented volunteers. Your work at Fontenelle Forest helps provide a place where people can experience and enjoy thequiet wild of nature!

Thank you for volunteering from April - June 2014.

Volunteers


May 16, 2014 - July 15, 2014

CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT

Distinguished PatronDistinguished Patron($1,000-$2,499)($1,000-$2,499)David and Dawn JohnsonDavid and Dawn JohnsonJohn and Nancy WebsterJohn and Nancy Webster

Sustaining PatronSustaining Patron($500 - $999)($500 - $999)Dhruba and Andrea ChakravartiDhruba and Andrea ChakravartiJohn A. and Janis HaggstromJohn A. and Janis HaggstromThomas S. and Caroline M. ThomasThomas S. and Caroline M. ThomasJohn F. and Susan ThomasJohn F. and Susan ThomasMichael and Brenda WhealyMichael and Brenda Whealy

Supporting PatronSupporting Patron($250 - $499)($250 - $499)Marvin and Susie CohnMarvin and Susie CohnMichael and Stephanie HamiltonMichael and Stephanie HamiltonRuss A. and Jean A. HankinsRuss A. and Jean A. HankinsRichard and Frances JuroRichard and Frances JuroJames E. and Diny LandenJames E. and Diny LandenMichael Yanney and Gail Walling YanneyMichael Yanney and Gail Walling YanneyChester WatersChester Waters

PatronsPatrons($100 - $249)($100 - $249)Robert BeckerRobert BeckerDerek and Melissa BeesDerek and Melissa BeesRonald and Chris BlumkinRonald and Chris BlumkinAmy BonesAmy BonesDavid and Dorothy Bowman, Jr.David and Dorothy Bowman, Jr.Karla ErmelKarla ErmelEd and Lynn FlemingEd and Lynn FlemingAdam and Joey GainesAdam and Joey GainesTina GottschalkTina GottschalkJohn and Jennifer HaackJohn and Jennifer HaackRoger and Jackie HarnedRoger and Jackie HarnedDon and Ann HosfordDon and Ann HosfordBurton D. and Eva JayBurton D. and Eva JayJames R. KellettJames R. KellettMichael J. and Carol LaCroixMichael J. and Carol LaCroixRobert and Melissa MyerRobert and Melissa MyerR.J. and Liz NearyR.J. and Liz NearyMichael J O’HaraMichael J O’HaraRic and Vickie OlsenRic and Vickie OlsenMary PetersenMary PetersenDon Preister and Mary Ann KrzemienDon Preister and Mary Ann KrzemienStefanie and Matt RamseyStefanie and Matt RamseyJames T. ShawJames T. ShawJoan L. WallaceJoan L. WallaceDon and Angie WellsDon and Angie WellsDave and Amy WohlersDave and Amy Wohlers

DonationsDonationsAmerica First FoundationAmerica First FoundationClyde and Mary Anna AndersonClyde and Mary Anna AndersonDorothy BalashDorothy BalashDerek and Melissa BeesDerek and Melissa BeesRobert and Debra BeltRobert and Debra BeltWilliam and April BolteWilliam and April BolteLinda BrownLinda BrownJared Burks and Gretchen NeerJared Burks and Gretchen NeerRobert D. Rose and Kathleen Crawford-RoseRobert D. Rose and Kathleen Crawford-RoseBeth DeanBeth DeanDell - Your Cause, LLCDell - Your Cause, LLCMuriel Dimock and Jan ReeserMuriel Dimock and Jan ReeserPaul & Oscar Giger FoundationPaul & Oscar Giger FoundationMichael and Lyn GilbertMichael and Lyn GilbertNorma GoltlNorma GoltlBob L. and Liz A. GunkelmanBob L. and Liz A. GunkelmanH. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable FundH. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable FundDan Hawkins and Timberly RossDan Hawkins and Timberly RossFred Hawkins, Jr.Fred Hawkins, Jr.Gilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock FoundationGilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock FoundationAnn KelsallAnn KelsallLiz and Brian KreitlowLiz and Brian KreitlowDanforth and Mary Loring, Sr.Danforth and Mary Loring, Sr.Brian McCoyBrian McCoyTeresa O’LearyTeresa O’LearyToby and Stephanie PaulToby and Stephanie PaulAlisha and Josh SauerAlisha and Josh SauerSissy SilberSissy SilberJohnny and Haley SnyderJohnny and Haley SnyderJanet and Jeff StanderJanet and Jeff StanderDaniel ThieleDaniel ThieleTiffany BowlbyTiffany BowlbyChristopher and Maureen WilliamsChristopher and Maureen WilliamsLarry and Susan WolfeLarry and Susan WolfeJohn & Robin WoodJohn & Robin WoodCharles and Patricia WrightCharles and Patricia Wright

Corporate and Foundation GivingCorporate and Foundation GivingBNSF FoundationBNSF FoundationCentral Nebraska Public Power DistrictCentral Nebraska Public Power DistrictDell - Your Cause, LLCDell - Your Cause, LLCThe Hawks FoundationThe Hawks FoundationClaire M. Hubbard FoundationClaire M. Hubbard FoundationThe McGowan Family Foundation, Inc.The McGowan Family Foundation, Inc.Merck Partnership For GivingMerck Partnership For GivingMetLifeMetLifePayPal Giving FundPayPal Giving FundVatterott CollegeVatterott CollegeHerbert and Marian Weston FoundationHerbert and Marian Weston FoundationWild Birds UnlimitedWild Birds UnlimitedWoodmen of the World Life Insurance SocietyWoodmen of the World Life Insurance Society

A Special Thank You to Our Donors & SponsorsA Special Thank You to Our Donors & SponsorsCatholic School ProgramCatholic School ProgramAn Education Program for Students in the An Education Program for Students in the Omaha Archdiocese Omaha Archdiocese Friend of the ForestFriend of the Forest

Environmental ExpeditionaryEnvironmental ExpeditionaryLearning InitiativeLearning InitiativeAn Education Program for Western Hills Magnet An Education Program for Western Hills Magnet CenterCenterLincoln Financial FoundationLincoln Financial Foundation

Erosion Abatement & Restoration ProjectErosion Abatement & Restoration ProjectJim and Mary HawkinsJim and Mary HawkinsLozier FoundationLozier FoundationNebraska Environmental TrustNebraska Environmental TrustPapio-Missouri River Natural Resource DistrictPapio-Missouri River Natural Resource DistrictR. Joe Dennis FoundationR. Joe Dennis Foundation

Free Forest AdventuresFree Forest AdventuresDr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation Foundation Forest SustainerForest SustainerBlack WalnutBlack Walnut Friend of the Forest Friend of the Forest Methodist Health System Methodist Health System Sarpy County Tourism Sarpy County TourismShagbark HickoryShagbark Hickory J. William and Ruth Lind Scott Fund J. William and Ruth Lind Scott Fund Kiewit Companies Foundation Kiewit Companies Foundation

WebologyWebologyAn Education Program for Omaha Public School An Education Program for Omaha Public School Fourth Grade StudentsFourth Grade StudentsOmaha Schools FoundationOmaha Schools Foundation

H2Omaha: Missouri River Science H2Omaha: Missouri River Science Education Initiative Education Initiative An Education Program for Omaha Public School An Education Program for Omaha Public School Fifth Grade StudentsFifth Grade StudentsOmaha Schools FoundationOmaha Schools FoundationWilliam Leopard Charitable Lead Trust William Leopard Charitable Lead Trust Interpretive Trail Kiosk SponsorInterpretive Trail Kiosk SponsorBob and Evelyn Veach FoundationBob and Evelyn Veach Foundation

Youth Environmental Education ProgramYouth Environmental Education ProgramGFH and SAH FoundationGFH and SAH FoundationH. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable FundH. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable FundLawrence R. and Jeanette James FoundationLawrence R. and Jeanette James FoundationMammel Foundation Mammel Foundation The Miller FoundationThe Miller FoundationRobert H. Storz FoundationRobert H. Storz Foundation


Thank you to everyone who supported Fontenelle Forest during Omaha Gives! on May 21. Your support made the day a tremendous success, both for Fontenelle Forest and other Omaha-area organizations.

With your help, we raised over $12,000!

Deborah AdyDeborah AdyAileen AragonesAileen AragonesVince AstaVince AstaTreasure BakerTreasure BakerIngrid BangersIngrid BangersGary BeckGary BeckShawn BengtsonShawn BengtsonRobert BennettRobert BennettStephanie BessStephanie BessMarea BishopMarea BishopAmy BonesAmy BonesLaurie BottumLaurie BottumMatt & Sara Boyd Charitable FundMatt & Sara Boyd Charitable FundAnne BradburyAnne BradburySharon BrodkeySharon BrodkeyJason BruceJason BruceLeah BryantLeah BryantKathi BuchholzKathi BuchholzDiana BunnellDiana BunnellTheresa BushmanTheresa BushmanBrian CallaghanBrian CallaghanMary Lou ChapekMary Lou ChapekKris ChavezKris ChavezAnn & Dennis ChristiansenAnn & Dennis ChristiansenRebecca ChungRebecca ChungChristi & Jason ChurchillChristi & Jason ChurchillJoseph ChurchillJoseph ChurchillAmanda CiurejAmanda CiurejDr. Robert & Jill Cochran FundDr. Robert & Jill Cochran FundEdward CohnEdward CohnRyan ColeRyan ColeBill CollinsBill CollinsMichael CombsMichael CombsDiane CrewsDiane CrewsTrudi Crosby Charitable FundTrudi Crosby Charitable FundRobert CrouchRobert CrouchLisa Cuevas-JorgensenLisa Cuevas-JorgensenRoger CurryRoger CurryJessica CurtisJessica CurtisLaurel DavisLaurel DavisLinda DennisLinda DennisBeth DietzBeth DietzCandace DinanCandace DinanTamara & Jared DraegerTamara & Jared Draeger

Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMartha & John ElftmannMartha & John ElftmannLori Elliott-BartleLori Elliott-BartleTory EwingTory EwingMary FalkowskiMary FalkowskiLeah FontenelleLeah FontenelleLinda FordLinda FordMichelle FossMichelle FossRichard FurstRichard FurstSarah GilbertSarah GilbertJennifer GleasonJennifer GleasonM L GomezM L GomezAli GrachekAli GrachekDonna GrayDonna GraySherry GroutSherry GroutSarah GudemanSarah GudemanDianne GuinnDianne GuinnJaime HackbartJaime HackbartKellie HallKellie HallHanley Family FundHanley Family FundDebra HartDebra HartBlake HatfieldBlake HatfieldJames HawkinsJames HawkinsPaul HeaberlinPaul HeaberlinKareen HickmanKareen HickmanJoni HicksJoni HicksLisa HoffmanLisa HoffmanSharon HofschireSharon HofschireAndrea HowardAndrea HowardJackie HoytJackie HoytRichard HuntRichard HuntLaura HuntimerLaura HuntimerCarolyn JacobsonCarolyn JacobsonKim JanesKim JanesElizabeth JenckesElizabeth JenckesGabriel JenisonGabriel JenisonPaul Jessen Memorial FundPaul Jessen Memorial FundMatt JetterMatt JetterWaldon JohnsonWaldon JohnsonSusan JonesSusan JonesKenneth E. & Sally W. Kampfe Kenneth E. & Sally W. Kampfe FundFundHoward KaslowHoward KaslowJoseph KirshenbaumJoseph Kirshenbaum

Clem KlaphakeClem KlaphakeJudy KlostermeyerJudy KlostermeyerHolly KoenigsfeldHolly KoenigsfeldYvonne KrosYvonne KrosMike PrestonMike PrestonLaura GardenLaura GardenNancy LeeNancy LeeElizabeth LeeperElizabeth LeeperAbby LeeperAbby LeeperWilliam LeeperWilliam LeeperLorraine LeiserLorraine LeiserMary Beth LeRoyMary Beth LeRoyPreston & Marjorie MaasPreston & Marjorie MaasRuss & Mary Ann Manners FundRuss & Mary Ann Manners FundAdrianne MarinkovichAdrianne MarinkovichJustine MarshallJustine MarshallMichael MarshallMichael MarshallLee MartinLee MartinMatthew MasonMatthew MasonScott McCollisterScott McCollisterSarah McGowanSarah McGowanMcGowan Family FoundationMcGowan Family FoundationCarol McKeeCarol McKeeSharon MendlickSharon MendlickGeorgianne MeyerGeorgianne MeyerDale MillerDale MillerJessica MogisJessica MogisCraig and Emily MoodyCraig and Emily MoodyAndrea NeillAndrea NeillJodi NiemantsJodi NiemantsStephan NowlingStephan NowlingKarla OliverKarla OliverJack PagelJack PagelTammi PalmTammi PalmGwendolyn ParmenterGwendolyn ParmenterBernadette ParysBernadette ParysEmily PetersonEmily PetersonMary Lee RanheimMary Lee RanheimKathy RiegerKathy RiegerJacqueline RogersJacqueline RogersJennifer RohacikJennifer RohacikRobert RoseRobert RoseJames RoseJames RoseAnita RothAnita Roth

John RothJohn RothMary RozmajzlMary RozmajzlRobert SchmidtRobert SchmidtNancy SchoberNancy SchoberAmy ShawAmy ShawLaura ShiffermillerLaura ShiffermillerTodd D. Simon Charitable FundTodd D. Simon Charitable FundShelley SmithShelley SmithJoanie SovernsJoanie SovernsLaraine StaatsLaraine StaatsRobert SterkenRobert SterkenKristine StoryKristine StoryEllen StruveEllen StruveHolly ThomasHolly ThomasKatherine TownsendKatherine TownsendRochelle & Joe TroubaRochelle & Joe TroubaMichael TrueMichael TrueAnne TrumbleAnne TrumbleKlare VeathKlare VeathBlythe WatkinsBlythe WatkinsAshley WegnerAshley WegnerBonnie WhiteBonnie WhiteKristin WilliamsKristin WilliamsSara WilliamsSara WilliamsDonna WilsonDonna WilsonTom YarochTom YarochAnonymous GiftAnonymous Gift

Omaha Gives! 2014

1111 Bellevue Blvd. NorthBellevue, NE 68005

www.fontenelleforest.org

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PAIDOmaha, NE

Permit No. 679

Fontenelle Forest Nature CenterFontenelle Forest Nature Center1111 Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE 68005

• Hours: Open daily, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Closed December 25 & January 1

• Trails open dawn to dusk for FF members. Non-mem-

bers admitted before close have trail access until dusk

Admission: Fontenelle Forest members FreeOne Day Membership $7 Adult | $6 Senior (62+)| $5 Child (2-17)

Neale WoodsNeale Woods14323 Edith Marie Avenue, Omaha, NE 68112• Trails open year round, dawn to dusk

• Nature center CLOSED for renovation

Admission:Fontenelle Forest members FreeOne Day Membership $5 Adult | $4 Senior (62+) | $3 Child (2-17)

Phone:Phone: 402.731.3140 Email:Email: [email protected] Web:Web: fontenelleforest.org Find us on:Find us on:

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Coming October 25, 2014

Fontenelle Forest's September/October Leaflet

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