Fontenelle Forest, Nature center in Bellevue, Nebraska, US.
Fontenelle Forest contains 1,500 acres of diverse ecosystems including hardwood forests, floodplains, loess hills, and marshlands along the Missouri River.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near the forest in 1804, and Joshua Pilcher established a trading post for the Missouri Fur Company in 1823.
The Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center organizes educational programs about environmental conservation and natural heritage for local communities.
The forest maintains 17 miles of trails and a one-mile boardwalk with accessibility features, operating daily from 8 AM to 5 PM except major holidays.
The forest serves as a critical point along the Missouri River Valley flyway, documenting 246 bird species at the intersection of eastern and western ranges.
Location: Nebraska
Website: http://fontenelleforest.org
GPS coordinates: 41.18000,-95.91778
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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