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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. 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
- Free Yoga Class FENCE is offering free yoga on Fridays at 10:15am in the great room. This yoga class is designed for all levels, first time yoga students welcome! Mar 22, 2024 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
- FRC Combined Training Mar 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- FRC XC Schooling Mar 24, 2024 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- FENCE Office Closed Mar 29, 2024 12:00 AM - 11:55 PM
- NC Rodeo Mar 30, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024
- Recent News
- Thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund! : A special thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation for keeping our log cabin beautiful. This fund allows us to insure the cabin is inspected regularly, furnishes the cabin and helps maintain the building and grounds are upkept. Read more…
- Hiking trails : Our FENCE trails have amazing volunteers and staff that keep them safe and beautiful with the passing of storms and outbreaks of invasive plants. The upkeep is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation. Read more…
- Special Appreciation to Kirby Endowment Fund : A special thank you to Dave Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation for keeping our log cabin viable. The cabin will be getting a new porch and new displays for all the community to enjoy. We look forward to this project being completed in Spring 2023. Read more…