Past Events
Events which have already happened.
- Aug. 19: Foothills Astronomy Club monthly meeting Aug 19, 2011 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Great Room,
- All welcome. Enter the FENCE Center at the back of the building.
- Aug. 6: Astronomy program at sunset Aug 06, 2011 from 08:30 PM to 11:00 PM — Hawk Ridge,
- Join the Foothills Astronomy Club for an outdoor program (weather permitting) viewing the 1st quarter moon. Telescopes provided for those without. Program moves indoors in inclement weather.
- Eniviromental Science from Jul 25, 2011 08:00 AM to Jul 29, 2011 05:00 PM — FENCE House,
- AGES (5-12) $150.00 SESSION 8A.M. – 5P.M. THIS CAMP WILL BE AN ALL DAY CAMP WITH A MIXTURE OF ALL THE OTHER CAMPS INCLUDING, EXPLORING NATURE, LEARNING ABOUT THE EARTH & ASTRONOMY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SURVIVAL SKILLS. THIS WEEK WILL BE A VERY EXCITING WEEK FULL OF LOTS OF GREAT THINGS TO LEARN INCLUDES MORNING & AFTERNOON SNACK , BRING BAG LUNCH Limited to 50 Campers
- Art Camp from Jul 18, 2011 08:30 AM to Jul 22, 2011 12:30 PM — FENCE House,
- For ages 5-12. The camper will enjoy art from different cultures, types and appreciation of colors, and textures. Classes run from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM July 18-22
- July 15: Foothills Astronomy Club monthly meeting Jul 15, 2011 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Great Room,
- All invited. Enter the FENCE Center through the back of the building.
- Day Camp from Jul 11, 2011 08:00 AM to Jul 15, 2011 05:00 PM
- This is an all day camp for ages 5-12 where we will enjoy a friendly introduction with nature, crafts, and friendships with the other campers. All Day Camp runs from 8 AM to 5 PM July 11-15 daily
- Nature & Astronomy from Jul 04, 2011 08:30 AM to Jul 08, 2011 12:30 PM — FENCE House,
- Classes run from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm daily
- July 2: Astronomy Club Program at sunset Jul 02, 2011 from 08:30 PM to 11:00 PM — Hawk Ridge,
- Join the Foothills Astronomy Club for an outdoor program (weather permitting) viewing "The Summer Triangle". Telescopes provided for those without. Program moves indoors in inclement weather.
- Intermediate Horse Camp Jun 24, 2011 from 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM — FENCE House,
- Camp is daily from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM June 20-24 AGES (8-12) (8:30-12:30) $150.00 MUST HAVE ATTENDED AT LEAST ONE SESSION OF BEGINNERS HORSE CAMP OR CONTACT FENCE FOR APPROVAL Limited to 25 Campers
- Beginners Horse Camp Jun 13, 2011 from 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM — FENCE House,
- HORSE CAMP JUNE 13-17 AGES [8 – 12] [8:30-12:30] $150.00 SESSION LEARN THE BASICS OF HORSE CARE, WHICH WILL INCLUDE GROOMING, TACKING, AND HORSE SAFETY. ALSO LEARN HOW TO MOUNT, DISMOUNT, WALK AND TROT Limited to 35 Campers
- April 16: Wildflower Hike at Pearson's Falls Apr 16, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Pearson's Falls, Tryon,
- With naturalist Fred Roan. Meet at Pearson's Falls at 10am. Each hiker must pay Pearson's Fall's $5 entry fee.
- Weekend Nature Hike Apr 09, 2011 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM — FENCE Center Area/Hawk Ridge,
- Ornithologist Simon Thompson leads a birding hike in the first of a new series of weekend nature hikes. Bring water and binoculars.
- Dec. 13: Gardening Seminar, 10am Dec 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Great Room,
- "Holiday Greenery Workshop", with master gardener Gretchen Verbonic. All materials provided. Reservations suggested.
- Nov. 8: Gardening Seminar, 10am Nov 08, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Great Room,
- "Fall Weed Control", with Tim O'Shields of TNT Lawncare.
- Oct. 11: Gardening Seminar, 10am Oct 11, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Great Room,
- "Pansy Perfection", with landscape designer Rhonda Anderson. Free program.
- Sept. 13: Gardening Seminar, 10am Sep 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Great Room,
- "Repeating Daylilies & Irises", with John Owenby of Fielding Cantrell Gardens. Free program.
- Aug. 9 - 13: FENCE In Service Teacher Training from Aug 06, 2010 08:00 AM to Aug 12, 2010 05:00 PM — FENCE Grounds,
- Teachers come joint the fun and earn CEU credits at the same time. Learn all about the natural world around you explore plants, trees, wildflowers, animals, geology and much more.
- Aug. 2 - 6: FENCE Day Camp from Aug 02, 2010 08:30 AM to Aug 08, 2010 12:30 PM — FENCE Grounds,
- ALL DAY CAMP, 8am to 5pm. Natural history activities, photography and survival skills. For ages 6-12.
- July 26 - 31: Junior Master Naturalist Program from Jul 26, 2010 08:00 AM to Jul 31, 2010 05:00 PM
- For high school students. A week-long version of our Master Naturalist certification program for adults.
- July 19 - 23: FENCE Art Camp from Jul 19, 2010 08:00 AM to Jul 24, 2010 05:00 PM — FENCE Grounds,
