Fontenelle Nature Association
Discover nature’s mysteries and magic with hands-on activities, games & outdoor explorations.
Astronomy Programs
Explore the Millard Observatory at Neale Woods Nature Center, 14323 Edith Marie Avenue, Omaha.
Space Explorer
Discover the Milky Way, create your own constellations and act out the Cassiopeia story.
Who: Brownies
When: Saturday, November 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $11/scout; one adult per scout free, includes snack. Additional come-a-longs pay regular admission.
Recognitions: Brownie Try-It-Space Explorer
Capacity: Minimum 10, Maximum 30.
Starry, Starry Nights
Practice your star-gazing skills, create a constellation, look for nocturnal animals on a night hike and make a star wheel to take home.
Who: Juniors
When: Saturday, December 12, 7:00-9:30 p.m. OR Saturday, January 9, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $15/scout; one adult per scout free, includes snack. Additional come-a-longs pay regular admission.
Recognitions: Junior Badge-Sky Search
Capacity: Minimum 10, Maximum 30.
Worlds in Water
Dive into the wet and wild side of Fontenelle Forest! We’ll use nets and buckets to investigate a wetland ecosystem.
Who: Brownies, Juniors
When: Saturday, April 10 OR Saturday, May 1
Brownies: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Juniors: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center’s Wetlands Learning Center, 103 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue
Cost: $10/scout; one adult per scout free. Come-a-longs are not allowed.
Capacity: Minimum 10, Maximum 30.
Recognitions: Brownie Try-It-Water Everywhere or Junior Badge-Water Wonders
Girl Scouts Backpacks
The backpack has everything you need to explore the forest!
Who: Brownies, Juniors
When: September – May
Where: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd., Bellevue
Cost: $45 per backpack includes admission for up to 20 scouts and one adult per scout. Additional come-a-longs pay regular admission.
Capacity: 20 scouts
Recognitions: Brownie Try-It-Animal or Eco-Explorer; Junior Badge-Earth Connections or Wildlife
Information for All Programs
Registration: Advance registration required. Call the Fontenelle Girl Scouts Registrar at 402.731.3140. Submit payment at least two weeks prior to your program: Fontenelle Nature Association, 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE 68005.
Refunds: No refunds unless FNA cancels due to weather.
Notes: Fontenelle Nature Association offers financial assistance through the Bob Starr Memorial Scholarship Fund for troops or individuals in need. Call the Fontenelle Girl Scouts Registrar to learn more.