The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Week of Events
Free Day At Pottawattamie Parks
Celebrate spring with Pottawattamie County Conservation! Free park entry will be allowed at all Pottawattamie Conservation parks on April 20 (individual park hours vary). County parks include: Arrowhead Park in Neola, Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Hitchcock Nature Center and Mt. Crescent Ski Area in Honey Creek, Narrows River Park in Council Bluffs, and Olde Town...
Monday, April 15, 2024
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April 15, 2024 -Gifford Farm Public Days
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April 15, 2024 -Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Gifford Farm Public Days
Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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April 16, 2024 -Mud Pies
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April 16, 2024 -Acorn Academy
Mud Pies
Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...
Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy is for homeschool students 6years and older at Fontenelle Forest on select Tuesday mornings! Students engage with a variety of nature-based topics through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. Program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students of a variety of ages and learning styles. Classes held in...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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April 18, 2024 -Mud Pies
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April 18, 2024 -Read And Grow At The Garden
Mud Pies
Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...
Read And Grow At The Garden
Join us for a family program that connects nature-inspired books with the great outdoors! In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music,...
Friday, April 19, 2024
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April 19, 2024 -Trek Through The Trees
Trek Through The Trees
Spend time among the trees while walking through the forest on Arbor Day! Trek Through The Trees will be held at Platte River State Park from 10 a.m. to noon and Mahoney State Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Play Tree Bingo as you hike with a naturalist, learning tree-related fun facts along the way. Search...
Saturday, April 20, 2024
No events on this day.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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April 21, 2024 -STEM Sundays
STEM Sundays
Fontenelle Forest hosts STEM Sundays where families can explore STEM together in nature. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration. This program is designed for families with children 6 and older. Cost is $10 for members, $18 for non-members.