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Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Caplan
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Caplan, will lead a guided mushroom hike at FENCE. Whether you are an experienced mushroom hunter or you are just interested in learning more about the mushroom world, this should be a fun and educational hike for all who attend! If people want to collect specimens to look at more closely, they should bring a basket and a folding pocket knife.
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Veterans Family Fun Day with TROT
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FENCE Closed
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Family Concert with Jim Avett
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This is sure to be a musical performance that is not to be missed. Avett’s shows are a combination of beloved country tunes, his original ballads, and the stories he tells to introduce them. Following the performance refreshments will be provided.
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Summer Bird Hike with Aaron Steed
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International bird guide, Aaron Steed, will lead a Summer Bird walk on the FENCE property. This guided walk is appropriate for birders of all skill levels. Please remember to bring along comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them.
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Needle Felting Class
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Get artsy at FENCE with a needle felted “painting” class. Talented fiber artist, Irene Heckel, will lead the class in creating a beautiful felted painting from the pet picture of their choice. This class has limited space so please call FENCE to register. There is a $60 fee for this class-all supplies are included with the fee.
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Free Family Concert with Doug McElvy
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Doug McElvy, an American songwriter/musician, whose roots come from the deep south entices audiences with music that incorporates Americana, bluegrass, soul, rock, and much more!
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Wine and Paint with Joan MacIntyre
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Wine and Paint Class featuring local artist, Joan MacIntyre. Known most commonly for her artwork of horses, Joan will be painting a portrait of the Famous Man o’ War.
Joan will have one painting completed for the attendees to view but will also paint along with the class as she describes techniques and gives tips to complete their own painting. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as individuals who have more experience with painting. The class will use acrylic paint. All supplies are included in the $35 fee for the class. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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Tina and Her Pony- Free Family Concert
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Tina and Her Pony, local Indie Appalachian Folk Duo, will perform in the great room at FENCE for a Free, family concert. Refreshment will be served following the performance.
This event is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation.
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Animal tracks and tracking program with Steve O'Neil
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Over the last two decades Steve has conducted several reptile, bat, bear, and vulture conservation, ecology, and environmental education & research projects studying the Eastern Box Turtle, Black Rat snake, Timber Rattlesnake, Black vulture, Black bear, and our native bats.
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