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Free Concert featuring Tina & Her Pony
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FENCE is kicking off 2026 with our first free concert of the year! January's concert will feature local musician Tina Collins of Tina & Her Pony. Join us for an afternoon of great music, following the performance attendees are encouraged to stick around for light refreshments and conversation!
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Canceled - Spring Flower Cookie Decorating class
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This event has been canceled due to low registration. Come decorate four spring flower cookies! Learn basic cookie decorating skills and leave with a beautiful and delicious treat. Registration is required for this event.
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Mommy & Me Cookie Decorating Class
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Kids, grab your favorite adult and come decorate spring cookies together! A fun bonding experience for kids ages 5 and up. Each pair will work together to decorate 4 spring themed cookies for a morning of fun and creativity. Registration is required for this event.
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Turkey tail whisk broom making class
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In this beginner-friendly class, you will learn to work with broomcorn (sorghum) to craft a beautiful and functional traditional turkey wing whisk broom. Registration is required for this event.
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Snakes Alive with Steve O"Neil
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Snakes are so misunderstood so please join local naturalist and snake expert, Steve O'Neil, for an entertaining afternoon showcasing many of our local WNC snakes. Steve will allay many of the myths and legends surrounding these very important reptiles.
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Early Spring Wildflower Walk with Scott Dean
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Join naturalist Scott Dean for an hour or two focusing on spring ephemeral wildflowers. We'll discuss how the flowers attract pollinators, why they grow in the forms they do, and general plant community ecology. We'll also have a good time discussing how the common names came into being, cultural and medicinal applications, and just enjoying the beauty of these wonderful plants.
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Trees and Woody Plants Hike with Luke Cannon
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Luke Cannon is one of those rare men who is an all-round naturalist. He is comfortable pointing out birds and identifying fall warblers; teaching folks how to grow organic vegetables and instructing people on what plants to safely eat out in our Western Carolina Woodlands.
Luke will teach us how to identify them and even let us know any native-American uses they may have.
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Salamander Talk with Tim Lee
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Our next Nature program will feature Tim Lee and some of his Salamanders! Tim is an interpretative ranger at Caesar's Head State Park in SC and he will be at FENCE on Sunday, May 3 at 2PM. This will be a great program for the whole family.
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Nature Presentation with Jim Welch
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Jim Welch, former host of the public television series NatureScene returns to FENCE on Saturday, November 2nd at 11am. Jim will share stories and experiences of his 20 year adventure in the natural areas of all 50 states and around the world. From close up encounters with bears, bison, elk, moose, and snakes to the quiet observations of birds and butterflies, the program should bring all a more intense appreciation of Nature. From the Blue Ridge of the Carolinas to the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Baikal in Siberia, the adventures should impart a greater appreciation of our natural world and all that is in it.
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FENCE Closed for Holiday
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