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About Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, a private nonprofit dedicated to conservation and environmental education, offers versatile event spaces amid scenic trails and a dedicated Raptors Woodland Refuge. Located at 1111 Bellevue Blvd North in Bellevue, NE, the center hosts community programs, fundraising events, and educational lectures throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a formal fundraiser, a community gathering, or a nature-centered program, Fontenelle Forest has spaces to fit a range of sizes—from intimate gatherings to mid-sized conferences.

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Event spaces at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center include the Forest Room (up to 120 banquet or 150 theater), The Great Hall (about 100), Cafeteria (up to 25), and Camp Brewster Lodge (up to 60 banquet or 80 theater). The center is commonly used for notable events like Feather Our Nest fundraisers and the Holiday Festival at the Forest, with ongoing educational programs on Raptors and nature topics. For planning, remember the venue’s branding references the Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center. Parking is available in small free lots outside the Nature Center and additional spaces near Camp Brewster; please avoid parking on Bellevue Boulevard. Transit options include access via the Omaha metro area, with Route 95 Bellevue Express serving nearby corridors. If you’re visiting, consider park-and-ride options and nearby hotels such as Hampton Inn Bellevue and Courtyard Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center. We’re your friendly connection to securing seats and coordinating your event with reliable details and local tips.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005.
  • Venue type: private nonprofit nature center with trails, a Raptor Woodland Refuge, and multiple event spaces (Forest Room, Cafeteria, Camp Brewster, The Great Hall).
  • Seating/capacity: Forest Room up to 120 banquet seating (150 theater); The Great Hall up to about 100; Cafeteria up to 25; Camp Brewster Lodge up to 60 banquet (80 theater).
  • Parking: small free lots outside the Nature Center with additional parking near Camp Brewster; avoid parking on Bellevue Boulevard.
  • Transit: Bellevue area accessible via Omaha Metro; Route 95 Bellevue Express serves nearby corridors; plan for possible park-and-ride options.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Bellevue (3404 Samson Way); Courtyard Omaha Bellevue at Beardmore Event Center (3730 Raynor Pkwy); additional Bellevue-area options.
  • Notable events hosted: Feather Our Nest fundraiser, Holiday Festival at the Forest, and ongoing programs like Raptors education and the Seniors Understanding Nature lectures.
  • Renaming/branding: Fontenelle Forest materials reference the Katherine and Fred Buffett Forest Learning Center.