Fontenelle Forest
About
Fontenelle Forest - 1,500-Acre Private Nature Center in Bellevue
Private non-profit nature center, one of the largest in the nation, with 1,500+ acres of forest, prairie, and wetlands and 17 miles of trails. Located in Bellevue, just south of Omaha, with a second campus at Neale Woods in north Omaha.
Programs for Kids
Year-round nature programming. Programs include:
- Summer camps for ages 3-5
- Summer camps for ages 6-8
- Camps for older age bands
- Camp Wa-kon-da day camps
- Forest Fun One-Day Camp
- School field trips
- Family programs
What's Included
- 1,500+ acres of forest, prairie, and wetlands
- 17 miles of hiking trails
- Nature Center building with exhibits
- Naturalist-led camp sessions
- Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (M-F until 7 p.m. summer)
Experience
Omaha families use Fontenelle Forest as a recurring nature destination and a structured weekly camp option. The Bellevue Boulevard location is south of Omaha, reachable from Highway 75.