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Foothills Astronmical Society
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Come surf the sky with friendly and very informative astronomers. This program is free! This month you can learn more about Aries the Ram and MM31 the Andromeda galaxy.
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Forage Analysis & Nutrition seminar-Postponed
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Polk County Area Livestock Extension Agent, Noah Henson, will present “All About Hay.” Noah will discuss the various types of hay and their nutrition, sugar levels, forage analysis and sampling - including core analysis and determining moisture levels, and the impact of best cutting practices. Noah graduated from N.C. State with a degree in Agriculture Science and is working towards his Master’s Degree in Reproductive Physiology. Noah lives on a working farm in Haywood County where he runs cattle, sheep, goats, and makes hay.
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FRC Educational Seminar
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FRC Educational Seminar
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Free Animal Tracks and Traces Family Hike
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Join us for a fun family hike at FENCE! The hike will begin at the pavilion next to the nature center. Led by Americorps member, Amy Schmitte, the hike will last about 2 hours. Learn about all different types of animal tracks and traces, why they are important, and hopefully observe some animal tracks and traces on the property.
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FREE Armchair Traveler with Haley Smith
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Haley will speak about her semester abroad in the East African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. She spent three months in the Wildlife Management Studies program with the School for Field Studies learning about everything from native language and culture to human-wildlife conflict and ways to mitigate it.
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Free Armchair Traveler with Simon Thompson
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"Wildlife and Scenery of Australia" Australia is truly the "land down-under" with some of the strangest and more distinctive birds and mammals on the planet. Inveterate traveler and Ventures Birding Tours owner, Simon Thompson has led several tours around Australia, including to far Southwestern Western Australia, the deserts of Alice Springs and the old-fashioned beauty of Tasmania. From Duck-billed Platypus in the Queensland rivers to Red Kangaroos in the Outback, join Simon as he takes us on a fascinating journey across Australia."
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Free Armchair Traveler with Vince & Gloria Verrecchio
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This 2-part “edutainment” series is for horse riders and non-riders who have wondered what it would be like to race against wild zebra in South Africa and track rhino with a camera by horseback. "This event is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation"
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Free Armchair Traveler with Vince & Gloria Verrecchio
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This 2-part “edutainment” series is for horse riders and non-riders who have wondered what it would be like to race against wild zebra in South Africa and track rhino with a camera by horseback. During 30 years of riding together, Landrum residents Vince and Gloria Verrecchio have shared equine adventures on breeds hot and cold in Africa, Europe, and North America. Vince brings decades of advertising photography experience and Gloria her knowledge as an equine rehabilitation veterinarian to add color and depth to their stories of flora and fauna, cultures, places, and a cast of riding characters.
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Free Astronomy/star viewing
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The Foothills Astronomical Society and FENCE invite you to star gaze, and learn about astronomy. These programs are set to begin at sunset. You are encouraged to stay as long as you’d like! Don’t have much knowledge about astronomy? No problem, we have astronomers that are very informative and eager to help you learn more about space!!
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