Fontenelle Nature Association

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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.

Click here to visit the Fontenelle Nature Association’s website.