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Winter Wonderland

Winter Christmas Hiking

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Each year, during the month of December we transform our Great Hall into a Winter Wonderland for all to enjoy. The unique setting of Fontenelle Forest provides a truly one-of-a-kind holiday experience! Start a new tradition and make holiday memories your family will remember for years to come.  

From December 9 to January 2, we invite members and guests to visit Fontenelle Forest and experience this festive holiday display of decorated trees and wreaths. Then, bundle up, head outside and take a stroll along the first loop of our lighted Riverview Boardwalk.
Enjoy a festive holiday display of decorated trees and wreaths in the Nature Center’s Great Hall.  

Bundle up and enjoy a stroll along the first loop of our lighted Riverview Boardwalk (accessible for strollers and wheelchairs).

Experience holiday lights against the beautiful and unique backdrop of an urban Forest.  
Start a new tradition and take a family photo in front of the Forest’s big holiday tree! 

DATE: December 9 to January 2
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open daily)
LOCATION: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
EVENT FEE: Free for members or with daily admission for non-members. Click HERE to see daily admission prices.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1

Click here to learn more.

Each year, during the month of December we transform our Great Hall into a Winter Wonderland for all to enjoy. The unique setting of Fontenelle Forest provides a truly one-of-a-kind holiday experience! Start a new tradition and make holiday memories your family will remember for years to come.  

From December 9 to January 2, we invite members and guests to visit Fontenelle Forest and experience this festive holiday display of decorated trees and wreaths. Then, bundle up, head outside and take a stroll along the first loop of our lighted Riverview Boardwalk.
Enjoy a festive holiday display of decorated trees and wreaths in the Nature Center’s Great Hall.  

Bundle up and enjoy a stroll along the first loop of our lighted Riverview Boardwalk (accessible for strollers and wheelchairs).

Experience holiday lights against the beautiful and unique backdrop of an urban Forest.  
Start a new tradition and take a family photo in front of the Forest’s big holiday tree! 

DATE: December 9 to January 2
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (open daily)
LOCATION: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
EVENT FEE: Free for members or with daily admission for non-members. Click HERE to see daily admission prices.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1

Click here to learn more.

More about Fontenelle Forest
Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska's oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. This federally designated 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity is a National Natural Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Fontenelle Forest owns and manages two nature centers: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha. The properties encompass over 2,100 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River in the geographically significant Loess Hills. The mission of Fontenelle Forest is 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.
When & Where
Dec 11, 2023, 8:00am to
Jan 2, 2024, 5:00pm Timezone: CST
Free

No Registration required! Just show up!

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