Leaflet: August - September 2013

This version of Green Revolution is based on an exhibition originally created by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, and its Black Creativity Council and is made available by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

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The Newsletter of Fontenelle ForestThe Newsletter of Fontenelle ForestAugust - September 2013August - September 2013

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August 3, 2013–October 31, 2013Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

NATURE RECYCLES. NATURALLY.in our backyard.

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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.

Thomas D. Stalnaker \ PresidentJim Hawkins \ President-ElectAngela Burmeister \ SecretaryBen Miller \ TreasurerMichael Berry \ Advisor

Angela AthyCatherine M. BarmettlerVirginia BowersAnn ChristiansenFrank ComisarBen Del RosarioDavid M. Dvorak Lorraine A. EggerJanice M. FondaPaul J. Halbur Michael J. HamiltonJon T. HansenChristine JacobsenGary Johnson

Howard J. KaslowKara KrehbielGerry Morrow LauritzenJulie LiakosBill LydiattKeith NavratilAthena RamosNeal S. RatzlaffRobert D. Rose Julee SauerLevi ScheppersLaura StossKristin Williams

Officers

Management

Directors

Honorary Trustees

Staff

Laura Lenarz Shiffermiller | Executive DirectorChristi Churchill | Director of DevelopmentGene Ericson | Director of Facilities Rick Schmid | Director of Education Stephen D. Stott | Director of FinanceBrad A. Watkins | Director of Communications

Phone: 402.731.3140Web: fontenelleforest.org

Debra Beck NaturalistJim BeebeRanger / NWNC Property Supervisor Candy BlessScheduling & Administrative CoordinatorElizabeth ChalenManager of Programming and OutreachLinda Dennis Education AssistantKareen HickmanDevelopment AssociateBetsy FinchManager of Raptor RehabilitationGary GarabrandtLand StewardRenae GrovesFinance Staff AccountantCatherine Kuper Educator Denise LewisEducator/Raptor RecoveryPaul LahowetzFacilities SuperintendentMatt MillerFacilities AttendantKate Murphy Educator Josh Preister Ranger / FFNC Property Supervisor Stacey Schmid-Coury Public Relations AssistantAlex ShiffermillerVisitor Service SupervisorBarb ShiffermillerManager of Customer Service Joan SovernsManager of Donor Relations and Membership

Janet StanderAssistant Manager of RaptorRehabilitationJamie Vann Naturalist Ronnie WellsExhibits, Special Projects, and Events CoordinatorDeborah Woracek Manager of Summer Day Camps

Part-Time EducatorsPart-Time EducatorsKatie AielloJohn ArthertonAmy CampagnaJulianne CarbonellKathy FischerMichelle FossSandy GibbonsDianne GuinnJanie HeltSeth Krone-KeithAlex MartinMatt MillerJean NenemanBruce NobleChris Vosicka

Visitor Services AssistantsVisitor Services AssistantsHelen BeebeBrian Mark ConoverNick Woodard

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

Neale WoodsNeale Woods14323 Edith Marie AvenueOmaha, NE 68112

Mogens BayGeorge F. HaddixRhonda A. and Howard L. HawksGerry and Bruce LauritzenMarilyn MammelNancy and Mike McCarthyCynthia C. and Thomas F. McGowanSuzanne and Walter ScottAnn Stinson

INFORMATION

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OUR MISSION

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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,

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

sion• Monthly discounts at attractions in the metro area with the Metro

Arts and Culture Pass• Discounts on Summer Camps• Access to trails before and after hours

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

Membership Benefits

MEMBERS ONLY

Use your Fontenelle Forest membership card to get discounts at local attractions across the metro. For more information go to facebook.com/metroartspass. Visit or contact the featured organiza-tions below to take advantage!

Lauritzen GardensLauritzen Gardens$1.00 off Admission & Tram Combo

KANEKOKANEKO$10.00 tickets to COVENANT Spetember 6 (regularly $25.00)

Deal Alert - Metro Arts & Culture Pass

Omaha Creative InstituteOmaha Creative Institute$15.00 off any workshop purchased

in September

AUGUSTAUGUST SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER

Members Only Programs

Scarecrow PicnicScarecrow PicnicBe creative as your family works together to fashion a scarecrow friend to take home for your fall décor.

Pumpkin heads and stuffing provided. Each family needs to bring a set of scare-crow clothes (shirt, pants, maybe a silly hat).

Your family will also enjoy a hot dog roast and s’mores.Registration for this program is required and limited to 12 families.

September 205:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.$10 FeeFF members onlyCB

GREEN REVOLUTION:GREEN REVOLUTION:Members Only Preview Members Only Preview Please join us for a special members only celebration of the opening of our latest exhibit, Green Revolution. Crafts, snacks, drinks, and exclusive activities will be provided for the whole family. Registration required at http://bit.ly/memberparty by July 26!

August 25:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.FF members onlyFFNC


Programs are listed in chronological order

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. For ages 5 and younger.

Monday - Thursday9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.FFNC

Upcycle That: Upcycle That: Expanding Your Creative MindExpanding Your Creative MindCome pick through our bin of strange objects. They will be primed and all the same color, just waiting for you to turn them into something beautiful. Maybe that used to be a cup, but now it can be a brightly colored toothbrush holder! Perhaps this strange structure is a toy truck that would make a great gift with a new paint job! Upcycling is the act of creat-ing something new and interesting out of something that has been discarded.Painting supplies will be provided. Staff artist Alex Martin will be available to answer questions and help encourage you in your process, but be prepared to roll up your sleeves and just have a good time with it. Registration is required and is limited to 20 people. Children are encouraged to attend, as long as they are enthusiastic about making art.

Animal Tails - Stories for ChildrenAnimal Tails - Stories for ChildrenCome join us for a few animal stories. It will be fun, entertaining, and educational! Geared for younger children and their parents.

Nature Explorers: The Forest in FallNature Explorers: The Forest in FallThis year the “Nature Explorers” will celebrate the seasons. During this session, the group will delight in the sounds, smells and feel of fall. We will watch the skies for fall migrants and learn about prepara-tions some of the other animals are mak-ing to survive the coming winter.Each participant will create a fall decora-tion to bring home.Registration is required and limited to 16 children ages 5 – 11.

Raptors...Live! Raptors...Live! Drop in to meet our amazing raptors! Owls, hawks, and more. See and learn about these fascinating wildlife ambassa-dors. Photographs are encouraged.

August 39:45a.m. - 10:45a.m.FFNC

Public Opening - Green RevolutionPublic Opening - Green RevolutionGo green with Green Revolution! Come explore how you and your family can be more eco-friendly with a new Smithsonian eco-zibit, made from recycled and repur-posed materials. Green Revolution focuses on important environmental issues such as alternative energy sources, green building, recycling, and waste management.

Green Revolution runs August 3 - October 31, 2013 at FFNC.

August 310:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.FFNC

August 72:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.FFNC


September 281:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.CB

FOR CLASSES REQUIRING REGISTRATION - GO TO FONTENELLEFOREST.ORG

Mud Pies returns August 26 and will now be held four days per week, Monday - Thursday. Mud Pies is a family program encouraging adult/child interaction focused around a weekly nature theme.

Parent groups, day cares, and preschools are accepted on Fridays only by appointment. Contact Kate Murphy at [email protected] for more information and availability of times.

JUST FOR CHILDREN PROGRAMS

Bird Club Bird Club Club member Phil Swanson will delight us with a review of birds he has photographed in Florida.

August 17:00p.m. $12 per yearFF members onlyFFNC


Family Sundays in the Forest:Make An Edible Landfill (WHAT?!)Where does our trash go after we put it out on the curb? Unfortunately, not all of it is recyclable and it can end up in a land-fill. However, not all landfills are made equal. Come learn a bit about sustainable, self-contained landfills with a hands-on experience involving -- you guessed it -- dessert! Use parts and pieces to discover the many layers of a good landfill (pudding, choco-late, wafers... you know, the good stuff) and then take your project home to share after dinner. Registration is required for this program, and is limited to 40 people. ***Please note that this project was not be adapted for people with extreme food allergies.***

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

It’s Small World After AllLike a picture is made of pixels, our planet is made up of many small worlds that are ordinarily unseen to mankind. Come with us and explore these microcosms and be blown away by the amount of life you can find in places you never expected life to be. Explore the forest a mere 1 inch at a time and just see what amazing things you will discover! Bring your camera if you want to “capture” the creatures we find.

Family Sundays in the Forest:Fire as the Great RecyclerForest fires are bad, right? Well, that depends! Are you a pine tree whose pine cones only open in the extreme heat of fire? Or an oak tree which requires wide open spaces? How do prairies rely on fire to keep them healthy? Come explore the benefits of a natural fire cycle and see how humans can approximate fire cycles for the health of the forest.

Green Body CareCome learn how to make your own sugar or salt-based body scrubs! They’re friendly to the earth and your wallet. Independent Beauty Consultant, Joan Koneck-Wilcox,will be there to answer all of your skin care needs! Materials will be provided. Registration is required but not limited.

Family Sundays in the Forest:Upcycled CrittersThe forest is full of all kinds of animals, but today’s critters will be unlike any you have ever seen before! Using recyclable materials we will create all new creatures and give them names and habitats. That old egg carton? Turn it into a caterpillar. Have an empty butter container? Now it is a turtle shell! Let’s see what kinds of fun animals we can make together.

Movie Night: Do the MathGreen Bellevue and Fontenelle Forest are excited to partner in the showing of this great film about the climate movement sweeping America. This 45-minute film will cover the 2012 tour of Bill McKib-ben’s across America to build a movement to face the crises of climate change. The film features other climate-movement lead-ers who explain how together we can use lessons from the most successful move-ments of the past century and the past year of dramatic new actions to change the industry across the country. You can watch the preview at: http://act.350.org/signup/math-movie

Free for FF members or with One Day Membership. Green Bellevue members admitted for 1/2 price.

Night Hike in the WetlandsMany of the creatures who call the wet-lands home are just starting their day when the sun goes down. Beavers, raccoons, and barred owls crawl and fly from their homes in search of their next meal. Join us as we explore this special place at a time of day when most of us are just settling in for the night. No flashlights needed as we allow our eyes to become accustomed to the dimming light. Please wear appropri-ate footwear for walking in the wetlands at night.

August 97:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.WLC



Full Moon Night Hike at the ForestHike by the light of the full moon and discover what the forest has to offer after the sun goes down. We will learn about the nocturnal creatures of the forest and how they are specially adapted to survive at night, and use our senses to the fullest to explore the forest at night. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, but no flash-lights, please.






Green Energy DebateScientists and sustainability experts agree that energy is a hot topic these days. Every-one talks of alternative energy sources, but what is the best source of this sustainable energy? Is it solar energy, harvested from the sun? Or maybe biofuel made from soybeans. Join us as we debate and discuss the many forms of alternative energy, and possibly even choose one to be the best suited for our everyday needs.



FOR CLASSES REQUIRING REGISTRATION - GO TO FONTENELLEFOREST.ORG

Nature HikeJoin Naturalist Debbie Beck on a nature walk. Come along, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the forest. Be sure to dress for the weather.

Rock HoundDo you have a rock that you’d like to iden-tify? Bring it to the Rock Hound!Naturalist and Geologist Debbie Beck will help you discover what kind it is. If she can identify it, you’ll get a signed certificate that is stamped with the Nebraska Geologi-cal Seal.

Family Sundays in the Forest:Backyard HabitatsWant to make your yard more wildlife friendly? Join us for this presentation on backyard habitats and you will gain a great-er sense of what and how plants can be used in your yard to attract wildlife. Once we learn about creating a great backyard habitat, we will head out into the forest to look for plants that would grow well in your yard, and how to recreate forest habi-tats in your own yard. This program will be best for adults and older children.

Bird BandingGet 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 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. 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).

August 311:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.FFNC

August 313:30p.m. – 4:15p.m.FFNC

September 11:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.FFNC

SUN: Seniors Understanding NatureJewels of the Sky: Dragonflies and DamselfliesCome and learn about the fascinating world of the flying dragons and damsels that are found in Fontenelle Forest. Our local experts, Loren and Babs Padelford, will share their beautiful slides of our resi-dent aerial acrobats, the dragonflies and damselflies.

September 109:45a.m. – 11:00a.m.FFNC

Family Sundays in the ForestUpcycled Art in the ForestPut your creativity to work as we find new life in old items. We have all heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and in this great program you will get to put this idea to the test as we turn trash and recyclables into creative art pieces.

September 81:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.FFNC

September 149:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.FFNC

Bird Club Program to be announced. Checkfontenelleforest.org.

September 57:00p.m. $12 per yearFF members onlyFFNC

Critter Encounter A critter will be out for all to see and touch. Come meet some of our education-al animals up close and personal.

September 141:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. FFNC

Bird Banding Get 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 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. 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).

September 79:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.Arksarben Aquarium,Schramm Park State Recreation Area

Raptors...Live! Drop in to meet our amazing raptors! Owls, hawks, and more. See and learn about these fascinating wildlife ambassa-dors. Photographs are encouraged.

September 149:45a.m. - 10:45a.m.FFNC

Morning on the Marsh Canoe TripJoin us as the sunlight first touches the trees of the wetlands. We will head out to watch the day unfold on the water, listen to the morning bird chorus around the wet-lands, and maybe even see a few mink or beaver returning home after a long night. No canoe experience needed. Limited to 16 participants, ages 16 and over. Registration is required.

September 87:30a.m. – 9:30a.m.WLC

Family Sundays in the Forest:Bounce Back How does the forest recycle and renew itself after humans have been in an area? Explore the trails of Fontenelle Forest to discover how our forest is managed and to view areas that have regrown and re-claimed the land that was once touched by people. As we celebrate 100 years as an organization, see how this area was once used and the signs that can still be seen in the forest today of its previous inhabitants.

September 151:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.FFNC

Photographers ClubProgram to be announced.

September 197:00p.m.FFNC

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Being Creative about Being CreativeJoin Kirk Vaughn Robinson, Green Revo-lution Artist in Residence in a lecture and discussion about what is keeping you from being the creative individual you can be. With fresh ideas on how to find the time, space, and freedom to explore all levels of creativity, Kirk will inspire you to embark on your own journey. Kirk will also dis-cuss his processes on how he approaches sculpting, what led him to becoming a visual artist, and the inspiration for his Green Revolution projects.


Family Sundays in the ForestGreen CleaningLooking for an easy way to lead a “green-er” life? Come learn how to make your own eco-friendly (and economical) clean-ing supplies! We will be using natural ma-terials, most of which can be found right in your cabinet. Materials will be provided. Registration is required, but not limited.

Kayaking the Great MarshEnjoy the colors of fall on the ridge tops as you skim across the waters of the Great Marsh. If you’ve never kayaked before, this is the opportunity for you!

Chris and Walt Vosika of “Wogg Works” will supply the kayaks and be our instruc-tors. (Meet them on Facebook.) Registration is required as each session is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 to adults.


October 5(Rain Date: October 6)Session 111:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.Session 21:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.WLC

Wetlands Night HikeAs autumn and winter approach, we notice the dying plants around us and are com-forted in the fact that they will return in the spring. Unless you’re a hunter, you prob-ably don’t give much thought to animals dying in the wild. Did you know that some animals grieve over the death of one of their own and that other animals deal with death in some unusual ways? Join us for a hike around the marsh as we enlighten you with these fascinating stories.

This hike is for ages 15 and older. Wear sturdy shoes/boots and dress for the weather.

Bistro in the Forest:A Pop-up Restaurant ExperienceCome dine al fresco as you can only do at Fontenelle Forest. This temporary eatery will offer an unparalleled experi-ence as you sit on the plaza listening to the evening forest sounds. We will be offering a limited special menu with an emphasis on organic and locally sourced foods. The complete menu will be announced on the night of the dinner. Vegetarian and vegan offerings will be included. Check online at fontenelleforest.org/popup beginning August 30 for complete details, pricing, and reservations.

Family Sundays at the Forest:What Tree do I See?Ever wondered what trees are in the for-est? By looking at leaves and bark from these trees, we will teach you to identify the most common trees found in Fon-tenelle Forest. Using bark rubbings and leaf rubbings, we will compare our samples with the trees founds in the uplands, and learn a few fun facts about each tree as we go.

September 267:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.WLC

September 266:30p.m.September 276:30p.m.FFNC


Movie Night: Bag ItFontenelle Forest and Green Bellevue are excited to present another fantastic film night at the forest. What started as a documentary about plastic bags, “Bag it” evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies. “Bag it” is highly educational, even for those who recycle plastics now. Learn about how other countries and U.S. states and cities are becoming more and more responsible with this material. The film is entertaining and for all age groups! Trailer: www.youtube.com/movie/bag-it.

Free for FF members or with One Day Membership. Green Bellevue members admitted for 1/2 price.


Rock & Fossil Field TripFossil hunters unite! Register 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 some 280 million years ago when a shallow sea covered Nebraska. You may even take your fossils home with you (baggies pro-vided). Make sure to wear your sunscreen and bug spray.Bottle water and granola bars will be pro-vided. 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 years must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required by August 31, 2013. Limit 30 people.

September 2110:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.$12.00 FF members$20.00 non-membersMeet at FFNC by 9:30a.m.


Adopt an Animal Raptor RecoveryThe Secret Lives of Our Educational AnimalsThe Secret Lives of Our Educational AnimalsBy Deborah Woracek, Naturalist

Venturing outside with an animal carrier, FF educators are often asked, “What do you have in the box?” or “What’s inside that?” Inside those towel-covered carriers are some of our many educational animals that are going out into the community to give people a chance to experience a wild animal up close and personal. This experience ranges from a 2 or 3 year old touching a tiger salamander, a senior citizen petting a rabbit, to young adults being exposed to the awesome world of raptors. You see, all of our education animals earn their keep. They are the stars of our popular Critters on the Go programs, Traveling S.U.N. programs, Rappin’ with Raptors programs, Nature Discovery Camps, Family Events, and Outdoor Educational Pro-grams. We have even taken our animals to Neighborhood Group picnics. We also are featured in various summer library programs.

We have everything from millipedes, American and Woodhouse Toads, to the Rough-Legged Hawk. We accommodate groups of all sizes. Each program includes natural history about the animal, ‘fun facts,’ and offers a chance to touch the animal. For instance, touching a snake for the first time helps a child to understand snakes are not slimy and teaches respect for the animal. The only animals that are off-limits to touch are the Raptors. But the Raptors are still extremely impressive and you get a feel for their power when they are ‘on the job.’ “Do you really need another animal, Deborah,” I have been asked when a request was made yet again to get a new animal for the education department. Our animals are always going to programs or working, so the answer is, “Yes, we do need a new animal when an old one passes away.” We educators feel privileged to be able to handle and display our wonderful educational animals. So if you see a staff member walk by with boxes or carriers covered in towels…the animals are off to work again.

For our Adopt an Animal feature this Leaflet, we are featuring all of our animals! For a fee of $50.00 your name will be posted in our ani-mal care room for all to see. You will receive an adoption certificate, a photograph of an educational animal of your choice, that animal’s history and fun facts, and a family guest pass. You may also sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour of our animal care facilities and know that you played a part in keeping our educational animals ‘on tour.’ Contact Deborah L. Woracek today at 402.731.3140 ext. 1016.

Hello Fontenelle ForestHello Fontenelle ForestBy Betsy Finch, Manager of Raptor Rehabilitation

Partnering with Fontenelle Forest is not new; in 1988, Raptor Recov-ery Nebraska and Fontenelle Forest joined forces with the Audubon Society of Omaha and the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission to

form the Nebraska Peregrine Falcon Project. During 1988, 89, and 90, we hacked out young Peregrine Faclons from the Woodmen Tower and the Mutual of Omaha buildings. The Project ended in 1990 when one of the first chicks released returned to set up a terri-tory. There have been Peregrines flying over downtown Omaha ever since!

Raptor Recovery began in 1976 under the auspices of the Wachiska Audubon Society, and grew into a major, award-winning conservation organization in its own right. Thirty-seven years and 11,000 raptors later, we’ve come back to Fontenelle Forest.

Raptor Recovery’s three part-time staff have become full-time Fon-tenelle staffers, charged with continuing our rehabilitation activities, and growing the educational missions of both organizations.

Denise Lewis, Outreach Coordinator at RRN, answered an ad RRN placed seeking a new volunteer to help in the Omaha area. Ten years later, she became our educational specialist, and developed her na-tionally recognized “Raptor-ology” program for grade schools. Denise joins the Education team at FF.

Janet Stander, Assistant Rehabilitation Coordinator at RRN, is a Jill of all trades, bringing experience from many animal-related jobs. She possesses great insight into animal behaviors, great compassion for all creatures, and great enthusiasm for her work. Janet is currently work-ing on attaining her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. Janet will serve as Assistant Manager of Raptor Rehabilitation at FF.

And finally me, Betsy Finch, Founder and Director of RRN. I am also a charter member and past president of Wachiska Audubon. With a B.A. in Biology and an Associate’s Degree in Medical Tech-nology, I am uniquely qualified to apply the skills and knowledge needed to care for raptors.

We are all excited about Raptor Recovery’s new way forward under the aegis of Fontenelle Forest and we can foresee great promise in advancing our mutual conservation missions.


Natural SelectionsNatural SelectionsNatural SelectionsBy Deborah Woracek

AugustAugustNow goldenrod and wingstem join July’s yellows and at the end of the month, the majestic purple of the asters also can be seen. Black and yellow orb spiders spin their huge webs and sway in the hot winds

while cecropia moth caterpillars spin the cocoons that will be their winter home inside of which a miraculous change occurs. The larger than normal Monarchs, the migratory, float past us on the way to the Mexican moun-tains. The forest is full of birds and avid bird-ers. At the end of August strings of pelicans, undulate across the sky while warblers wend their way through the trees along our trails.

SeptemberSeptemberSeptember skies are even more spectacular and include all sizes from the tiny Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to the circling kettles of mi-grating hawks and Turkey Vultures. Waterfowl, vireos, and warblers add excitement to wetland hikes. If we get rain this summer, be sure to look for the puffball fungi that will be popping up. Their spores drift out like smoke when the fungus is gently tapped – a favorite September ritual of mine. Also, be alert for the tiny earthstar and bird’s nest fungi that can be seen amongst the mulch on some trails. Some bats are migrat-ing while praying mantids and walking sticks sway in the breezes that blow. A few trees and vines begin to show their fall colors while the jack-in-the-pulpit berries turn crimson under the September sun.

Scouting at Fontenelle ForestRegistration required for all programs. Contact the Scouts Registrar at [email protected]. We are excited to be planning new scout programs for the fall. Check online or email Kathy for more informa-tion.

Scouts After-School ProgramScouts After-School ProgramFontenelle Forest Nature CenterAdmission: 1 hour program: $6 per scout 2 hour program: $8 per scout Scout Leaders are free

Your troop can spend an hour or two hours at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center with an educator enjoying a guided hike, meeting our live animal friends, or working on badge requirements. Registration is required two weeks in advance.

BackpacksBackpacksFontenelle Forest Nature CenterAdmission: $45 per troop. Includes scouts and adults up to 20 people.

If you have Tiger Scouts working on their Let’s Go Outside achieve-ment, this backpack has everything you need. If you have scouts that just want to come out and hike, the backpack is full of field guides that will help you identify plants and animals in the forest.

Party Where the Wild Things Live!

Available Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013Available Times: 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. or 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.$130.00 FF members; $150.00 non-membersCamp Brewster LodgeAges: 4-10 (12 child limit per party)Registration required, call Debra Beck 402-731-3140 ext. 1017Registration and payment must be received 2 weeks in advance of party date.

Make your child’s next birthday memorable by celebrating it at the Forest! Each party includes a Naturalist led hike, a game, 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 Nature Center is included for all par-ticipants for that day.One adult must be present for every four children in attendance. Prices are non-refundable unless FF cancels due to weather and do not include an additional $50.00 refundable cleaning deposit.

Photo by Roland E. Barth


Green Revolution - August 3 - October 31 at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

As natural resources become more precious, it’s more important than ever to inspire people of all ages to be positive “green” forces. When we consider our everyday choices and make even small changes, we can make a huge difference.

Fontenelle Forest is proud to present - Green Revolution

Fontenelle Forest will debut “Green Revolution,” an eco-friendly, minimal carbon footprint exhibit created by the Museum of Sci-ence and Industry in Chicago and distributed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). SITES is partnering with Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry to present “Green Revolution,” a fully digital exhibition that gives host organizations the power to build (and control) their own “eco-zibit.” “Green Revolution” engages children and their fami-lies by addressing critical issues concerning the future health of our planet. The exhibit is divided into five sections: “Carbon Foot-print,” “Composting & Gardening,” “Energy,” “Recy-CUBE-als,” and “Waste Not.” Fontenelle Forest has been planning, designing, and collecting used materials to repurpose into creative and educational displays that will inspire people of every age to be part of the “Green Revolution!”

This hands-on community project builds awareness of our fragile earth and demonstrates solutions to more effectively protect our air, water, soil, and wildlife. Modules include renewable energy, water usage, food choices. and reducing our waste. Displays give practical tips on how to “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” Visitors to the exhibit will learn the effects of climate change on ecosystems and will be able to explore learning modules that show what we can do in our daily lives to improve our Earth!

Visitors to Fontenelle Forest will be greeted by the recycled shipping container visitor center. This structure will be used during the length

of the exhibit as the headquarters for all things green! After the exhibit, the space will be used as an additional classroom during the year. Another unique aspect to our exhibit will be an artist in residence. Kirk Vaughn-Robinson, a local sculptor, will be onsite creating an art piece out of recycled materials supplied by the visitors of the exhibit.

“Recy-CUBE-als” will line the one mile fully accessible Riverview Boardwalk. Each “recy-CUBE-al” will serve as an informative and inspirational art installation focusing on the impact mankind’s waste has on the planet. Volunteers, including University of

Nebraska at Omaha’s SummerWorks Omaha program, have been assembling the cubes for the past week.

This version of “Green Revolution” is based on an exhibition originally created by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, and made available by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The typical recipe for a traveling museum exhibition is to pack objects into crates, load them onto trucks, and then have those trucks travel the highways to museums across the country. “Green Revolution,” however, is an innovative museum exhibit with virtually no carbon footprint. Participating venues receive all of the necessary design files and instructions digitally, allowing them to construct their very own home grown “eco-zibit” from re-used, recycled materials found within their local community.

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C. for more than 60 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science, and history, which are shown wherever people live, work, and play. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are avail-able at www.sites.si.edu.


Artist-in-ResidenceKirk Vaughn-Robinson will be onsite creating a one of a kind sculpture out of the recycled materials brought by visitors to the center. Over the course of the three months, the piece will take shape and

expand depending on the materials collected.

EnergyExplore the different types of alternative energy that can be used including wind power, solar power, and water power.

IntroductionIn this section, visitors will be introduced to Green Revolution, with

definition circles, text and graphics panels, the environmental pio-neers bio banners, green jobs information, and so much more.

Carbon FootprintIn this section, visitors can calculate their own carbon footprint through a web-based program, play an oversized board game, and turn a hand crank to generate energy to power up a portion of the display.

Composting and GardeningTake a look inside a worm composting bin and get the dirt on how they

turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil for plants.

Recy-CUBE-alsEach “recy-CUBE-al” will serve as an informative and inspirational

art installation focusing on the impact mankind’s waste has on the planet and the importance of green practices.

Waste Not! This portion of the exhibit talks about how many everyday materials can be reused and recycled. Guests will explore the ways to reduce the amount of their everyday throw away, and how to bring recyclable materials back to life.


SustainingSustaining($500 - $999)($500 - $999)Marvin and Susie CohnMarvin and Susie CohnWilliam and Sally HanleyWilliam and Sally Hanley

SupportingSupporting($250 - $499)($250 - $499)Dhruba and Andrea ChakravartiDhruba and Andrea ChakravartiRichard and Frances JuroRichard and Frances JuroThomas S. and Caroline M. ThomasThomas S. and Caroline M. Thomas

PatronsPatrons($100 - $249)($100 - $249)David and Dorothy Bowman, Jr.David and Dorothy Bowman, Jr.Ed and Bev BurchfieldEd and Bev BurchfieldMiles and Laurel DavisMiles and Laurel DavisTerrence J. and Catherine FergusonTerrence J. and Catherine FergusonCarolyn Hare and Lonny HolmanCarolyn Hare and Lonny HolmanDavid J. and Cydney C. KoukolDavid J. and Cydney C. KoukolMichael J. O’HaraMichael J. O’HaraJames T. ShawJames T. ShawRod and Dodie WarrenRod and Dodie WarrenChester WatersChester WatersDon and Angie WellsDon and Angie Wells

DonationsDonationsAmerica First FoundationAmerica First FoundationTreasure Jean Baker and Karla OliverTreasure Jean Baker and Karla OliverDorothy BalashDorothy BalashTaylor DonnellanTaylor DonnellanPaul & Oscar Giger FoundationPaul & Oscar Giger FoundationMichael and Lyn GilbertMichael and Lyn GilbertSusan A. GriffithSusan A. GriffithGilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock Gilbert M. and Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation FoundationFred Hawkins, Jr.Fred Hawkins, Jr.Michelle Tarantino and Michelle Tarantino and Jennifer Witkowsky Jennifer Witkowsky

Corporate and Foundation GivingCorporate and Foundation GivingAnonymousFirst Data

TributesTributesIn Memory of Ryan GuinnPatricia Hammer

In Memory of Craig Hoskinson Maureen Hoskinson

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CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT

In Memory of Thaddeus BarrHeather Meisinger

In-Kind GiftsIn-Kind GiftsMaureen HoskinsonWright/Jensen/Paragon Printing

A Special Thank You to Our A Special Thank You to Our Donors & SponsorsDonors & Sponsors

Catholic School ProgramCatholic School ProgramAn Education Program for Students An Education Program for Students in the Omaha Archdiocese in the Omaha Archdiocese Friend of the ForestFriend of the Forest

Embark: Journey Into NatureEmbark: Journey Into NatureSisters of Mercy West Midwest Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community Community

Environmental Expeditionary Learn-Environmental Expeditionary Learn-ing Initiativeing InitiativeAn Education Program for Western An Education Program for Western Hills Magnet CenterHills Magnet CenterTom and Mary Jetton Charitable Tom and Mary Jetton Charitable Fund FundLincoln FinancialLincoln Financial

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

Free Forest AdventuresFree Forest AdventuresDr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Memorial Foundation Memorial Foundation

Forest SustainerForest SustainerBlack WalnutBlack WalnutFriend of the Forest Friend of the Forest Methodist Health SystemMethodist Health SystemSarpy County TourismSarpy County TourismShagbark HickoryShagbark Hickory J. William and Ruth Lind Scott Fund J. William and Ruth Lind Scott Fund

Kiewit Companies FoundationKiewit Companies FoundationWebologyWebologyAn Education Program for Omaha An Education Program for Omaha Public School Fourth Grade StudentsPublic School Fourth Grade StudentsOmaha Schools FoundationOmaha Schools FoundationWells FargoWells FargoH2Omaha: Missouri River Science H2Omaha: Missouri River Science Education Initiative Education Initiative An Education Program for Omaha An Education Program for Omaha Public School Public School Sixth Grade StudentsSixth Grade StudentsOmaha Schools FoundationOmaha Schools FoundationWilliam Leopard Charitable LeadWilliam Leopard Charitable Lead Trust Trust

Interpretive Trail Kiosk SponsorInterpretive Trail Kiosk SponsorBob and Evelyn Veach FoundationBob and Evelyn Veach Foundation

Youth Environmental Education Youth Environmental Education ProgramProgramGFH and SAH FoundationGFH and SAH FoundationH. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable H. Lee and Carol Gendler Charitable Fund FundLawrence R. and Jeanette James Lawrence R. and Jeanette James FoundationFoundationMammel Foundation Mammel Foundation The Miller FoundationThe Miller FoundationRobert H. Storz FoundationRobert H. Storz Foundation


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Thank You to our many talented volunteers! Your work here at Fontenelle Forest helps provide a place Thank You to our many talented volunteers! Your work here at Fontenelle Forest helps provide a place where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature! where people can experience and enjoy the quiet wild of nature!

Thank you for volunteering in April – May 2013.Thank you for volunteering in April – May 2013.

Volunteer at Fontenelle ForestVolunteer at Fontenelle Forest Do you have a passion for preserving nature? Fontenelle Forest has a several volunteer programs that provide hands on experience to help care for the Forest. Opportunities range from leading hikes as a Teacher Naturalist to clearing trails with the Land Stewardship group. For more information on all our volunteer programs, please visit our website at fontenelleforest.org/volunteer or contact Kareen Hickman, Development Associate, at [email protected] or 402.731.3140 x1024.

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Fontenelle Forest Nature CenterFontenelle Forest Nature Center1111 Bellevue Boulevard North, Bellevue, NE 68005• Hours August 3 - October 31

Mon-Fri 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.

Sat-Sun 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

• Trails open dawn to dusk for FF members

• Non-members admitted before close have trailaccess until sunset

Admission: Fontenelle Forest members FreeOne Day Membership $8 All Ages 2+ (August 3 - October 31)

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of Nature

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)

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Leaflet: August - September 2013