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That's why we appreciate donations year around. You don't have to wait for a special holiday, we will always carefully nurture and protect your investment in FENCE so it will continue to grow and serve its mission now and into the future. Click here to donate today. Thank You!
FENCE Nature Center
FENCE offers 384 acres of hardwood forest, meadow, and wetland for hikers, birdwatchers, gardeners, astronomers. Our entire property is protected by a conservation easement, so it will always be available for future generations. During the school year, some eight thousand elementary and junior high school students join our Project FENCE natural history curriculum.
FENCE TROT Program
FENCE is proud to offer TROT, a therapeutic riding program teaching horsemanship skills to adults and children with physical, developmental and cognitive challenges in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
FENCE Equestrian Center
The FENCE Equestrian Center has gained a reputation as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. With permanent stabling for over 300 horses in eleven barns, all-weather footing in three lighted showrings (including a covered arena), on-site parking and spectator seating, the Equestrian Center hosts events in all disciplines year-round.
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- Upcoming Events
- Pony Club Rally Pony Club is an incubator for our Olympic Equestrian athletes. A high percentage of America’s world class riders came up through the Pony Club ranks. The Pony Club system teaches children all aspects of horsemanship as well as nurturing responsibility, accountability, self- confidence, self-esteem and much more. May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013
- Free Family Concert Cello Times Two! has been together for about a year. Cellists Ben Smith and Brenda Leonard play a variety of classical and popular music, including pieces originally written for two cellos and other works that have been arranged for this ensemble. We play music from Bach to Joplin and much more. We promise you'll have fun and possibly even learn something at our concerts! May 19, 2013 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Dave Seay Perfect Horsemanship Clinic Dave Seay is a unique horseman and gifted teacher at helping his students learn a philosophy and practice of horsemanship built on mutual respect and responsibility to the horse. Spend two days with Dave and deepen your bond with your horse as well as learn new skills and enjoying camaraderie and fun with the group! Learn from Dave's 40+ years of horsemanship. May 25, 2013 - May 26, 2013
- Summer Classic May 30, 2013 - Jun 02, 2013
- TR&HC Charity Horse Show USEF A Rated hunter & jumper competition. Featured classes include the Ariat Charity Jumper Challenge on June 7th and the $15,000 Equestrian Sport Productions Jumper Prix on June 8th. Jun 06, 2013 - Jun 09, 2013
- Recent News
- Wildwood Gets New Informational Signs : Visit our Wildwood Trail and check out our new trail signs. Kristy Burja, FENCE’s AmeriCorps Education Assistant, worked hard to design these educational signs to help visitors learn something new about their environment. Read more…
- Celebrate Earth Day : A gloomy day and imminent rain did not dampen the enthusiasm and fun at Celebrate Our Earth at FENCE on May 4th. Over 100 folks came out to learn about energy conservation, how bees provide essential pollination of our crops, green building, local food and much more. Music, magic, storytelling and theatre entertained everyone and kept the day lively. Read more…
- Check out Our Trail Improvements! : It has always been fun to hike at FENCE and now it is even better. We have improved our trail maintenance and have initiated an invasive plant removal plan for our Wildwood Trail. The invasive removal crew has been hard at work, but there is still more to do. We invite you to join the fun and help FENCE continue its efforts to remove invasive plants along the trails and carry on with other trail improvements. Read more…
