Fontenelle Forest

06/08/2026

Welcome Angie Re*****on, our new Director of Development and Community Engagement!

Angie brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, with a strong background in advocacy, community engagement, and building high-performing teams. She specializes in creating sustainable operations and fund development systems while turning strategic vision into action.

Angie has a lifelong passion for the outdoors and has spent countless hours hiking and camping across the country. She is excited to combine her professional expertise with her love of nature as she joins the team at Fontenelle Forest.

06/05/2026

After 5 years of dedicated service to Fontenelle Forest, Emily Prauner, Director of Development and Community Engagement, is embarking on a new chapter. We are deeply grateful for her leadership, passion, and commitment to advancing our mission and strengthening connections throughout our community. Please join us in thanking Emily for her impact and wishing her well!

06/03/2026

"At the end of the day, really what we are trying to do is reconnect people with themselves, the world around them, and their loved ones"

Fontenelle Forest's Executive Director, Tyler Irvine, had the chance talk about why we need nature on the latest episode of OMAPOD with Tony Bock.

Listen here:

"We're not spending time outside like we did"

06/01/2026

Help Shape the Future of Fontenelle Forest! 🌳

We want your feedback! As we look toward the future of our Nature Center, we're gathering community input to better understand what would make Fontenelle Forest an all-day destination for visitors.

This short survey focuses on our Nature Center at 1111 Bellevue Blvd N and takes about five minutes to complete. Your feedback will help guide future improvements and priorities.

📅 Survey open June 1–30

Take the survey here: https://www.research.net/r/FontenelleForestFacilities

06/01/2026

Summer is in full swing, and with that comes all the outdoor events! This next month we're looking forward to:⁠
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☀️Sunset Hikes
🧘Yoga in the Forest
🪶HAWKS! Walk and Talk
🍄Fungus Among Us
🪲Beetles in the Wetlands: Community Science Day⁠
🐦Birds of the Central Flyway Walk and Talk

And more! Mark your calendars for one (or all) of these and grab tickets today: https://fontenelleforest.org/calendar/month/2026-06/

05/30/2026

Don't let ticks keep you from enjoying the outdoors! Recently, our educator Abby Swanda spoke with about simple ways to stay protected while exploring nature.

✔️ Wear long pants and tall socks
✔️ Tuck your pants into your socks
✔️ Use bug spray or tick-repellent clothing
✔️ Stay on designated trails
✔️ Do a tick check after outdoors

The good news? Most tick-borne diseases take 24–48 hours to be transmitted, so checking yourself and your family after spending time outside is one of the best things you can do.

View the full story here: https://www.wowt.com/2026/05/28/er-visits-tick-bites-highest-since-2017-region/

05/28/2026

Mark your calendar! 🪲 There are several Community Science programs coming up providing participants hands-on environmental learning.

Beetles in the Wetlands
Friday, June 19

Firefly Viewing
Thursday, July 2

Moth Survey
Friday, July 24

Monarch Tagging
Saturday, September 12

Check out our calendar to register: fontenelleforest.org/calendar/

05/25/2026

Summer hours are here at Fontenelle Forest! ☀️

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Nature Center and trails will be open:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.⁠
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

05/24/2026

Yoga in the Forest? Say less! 🧘🌳

Join us for upcoming sessions on:
May 31
June 14
June 28
July 12
July 26

Register and learn more: fontenelleforest.org/wellness-programs/

05/22/2026

We're on the lookout for Beer on the Boardwalk volunteers to set up, assist us during the event, and help with teardown.

THE DETAILS
✅️Saturday, June 27
✅️A fun atmosphere + contribute to our mission of conservation
✅️Enjoy the event after your shift (if working setup or during the event)
✅️Free TreeRush pass (teardown shift ONLY, in lieu of event attendance)
✅️Volunteers ages 21+ only please
✅️Shift options: 1:30 - 7:00pm | 7:30 - 9:30pm

Learn more or sign up with the links below:

Shift 1: https://tinyurl.com/99hsmr9f
Shift 2: https://tinyurl.com/mtz85vwx

Please note: teardown volunteers will not be able to partake in the event or consume alcohol prior to their shift.