Date: 6/17/26 5:50 pm From: Paul Roisen via groups.io <roisenp1950...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] *no sighting* Request for feedback on TreeRush lights/music at Fontenelle Forest
Very productive talks have been going on. Thank you very much Paul for
explaining What has happened. This is very good news for Fontenel Forest in
specific and maybe other places in general as we move forward to make
certain places more bird and animal friendly. God bless.
*Paul O. Roisen*
*Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
*Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
On Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM Paul L. Pearson via groups.io <Propearson=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> I want to thank anyone who submitted comments or feedback to Fontenelle
> Forest. It definitely made a difference!
>
> The new director brought up these issues with the owner of TreeRush and
> there are going to be changes in how they operate going forward and how
> they work with the Forest that are big positive steps.
>
> First and foremost, NO MUSIC during the day or on weekday evenings, unless
> there is a pre-planned event. Huge for birds and boardwalk birders!
>
> The TreeRush weekend "glow nights" will continue, but volume will be
> monitored and coordinated with FF programs, esp. future scheduling (e.g.
> 2027)
>
> New TreeRush employees will now get training from FF educators so they
> understand the mission and purpose of the Forest.
>
> If you still want to provide feedback or if you go there and enjoy NOT
> hearing the music while birding, maybe send them an email
>
> <info...>
>
> Paul Pearson
>
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> Paul L. Pearson, PhD
> President-Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union
> Omaha, NE
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