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Like the birds, we are always careful to build a stong nest and we are looking for the best materials to build our nest with.
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.
- Upcoming Events
- Astronomy Meeting Free Conference Room in FENCE Center May 18, 2012 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Astronomy "Sky Surfing" FREE at Sunset This event will be held on Hawk's Ridge which is located behind the FENCE Center at the top of the hill May 19, 2012 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Family Concert FREE May 20, 2012 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- FENCE Center CLOSED Fence Center will be closed for Memorial Day. May 28, 2012 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM
- Tryon Summer Classic Equus Events Managed "A" Rated Benefits the Tryon Hounds $10,000 Open Jumper Classic $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby May 31, 2012 - Jul 03, 2012
- Recent News
- Blue Ridge Agility Dog Show a Success : FENCE was thrilled to host the Blue Ridge Agility Club at its facility this past weekend. Read more…
- TROT Rider takes the spot light! : Our very own Emma speaks with WLOS about her experience as a TROT rider. Read more…
- Invasive Plant Removal : Press Release; FENCE is partnering with AmeriCorps Project Conserve to remove invasive plant species alone the Wildwood Trail At FENCE... Read more…
- FENCE 6th Annual Golf Tournment : FENCE is thrilled to let you know that the 6th Annual FENCE Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, April 23rd at The Carolina Country Club of Spartanburg. Rain date is Tuesday, April 24th Read more…


