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Armchair Traveler-Postponed
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Long closed to travelers coming from the US, Cuba was opened up for American tourists in 2016. Restrictions implemented last year have in fact changed very little, meaning Cuba and it's wealth of natural riches, including 27 species of endemic birds are still legally accessible. Join international bird guide Aaron Steed as he recounts a past visit, sharing photos of birds, wildlife, and landscapes, as well as thoughts on Cuba's culture and it's complicated relationship with the US.
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Needle felted- pet painting
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Talented needle felting artist, Irene Heckel will teach a Needle Felted painting class at FENCE on Sunday, March 1st from 10am-2pm. This needle felted painting class involves using fibers to create a “painting” of a pet photo pre-selected by the student.
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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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Cancelled: Trail Systems Seminar
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Come and hear experienced riders share information about our many local equestrian trail systems. Learn about the trails of the Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA), the Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA), DuPont State Forest, Tsali Recreation Area, the Biltmore Estate, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Cataloochee Horse Camp, and Pisgah National Forest. Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations will benefit Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE).
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Bret Moore of Blue Ridge Hoofcare “On the Right Track” seminar
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How to design, build, and implement a Paddock Paradise track system. Bret will discuss the many benefits of incorporating a track system - both for the health of the horse and for the benefit of your pastures. Bret has nineteen years experience as a professional farrier with a practice emphasis on transitioning horses to a barefoot lifestyle and specialized expertise in rehabilitating and preventing pasture laminitis. Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations will benefit Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD).
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Storytelling program
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*Please register for this program in advance* Nancy Basket tells Cherokee stories of respect from elders and how old legends live, connecting us all to life as we know it now.
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Postponed until 5/2: Yard sale
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New date: May 2nd
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Postponed until the Fall: FENCE community yard sale
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Due to the current restrictions from the Covid-19 crisis, we will be postponing the FENCE community yard sale until September 19th. We value the health and safety of our staff and community and can't wait to see you all again once it is safe to do so. Keep in touch via facebook and our website for any updates!
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Free Family Concert with New 5 Cents
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This Sunday, at 4pm FENCE welcomes the local band New 5 Cents to the great room to perform a free, family concert. New 5 Cents plays a combination of old and new bluegrass songs, and a few barely bluegrass songs. They present a high energy show and have received positive response wherever they have performed. Be sure not to miss out on this great concert. Refreshments will be served after the performance. Thank you to the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation for making this event possible.
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Star Gazing
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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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