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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.
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- Upcoming Events
- Horse Camp We offer two weeks of Horse Camp, in which campers learn basic equine care and riding from a qualified instructor. Each week is $225 per camper and held 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Jun 12, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
- Tuesday Night Schooling Jun 13, 2023 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- FENCE Rodeo Jun 16, 2023 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- FENCE Rodeo Jun 17, 2023 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Horse Camp - This camp is FULL We offer two weeks of Horse Camp, in which campers learn basic equine care and riding from a qualified instructor. Each week is $225 per camper and held 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Jun 19, 2023 - Jun 23, 2023
- Recent News
- Thank you to the Knights of Columbus! : It was a pleasure meeting these gentlemen from the Knights of Columbus today. FENCE was presented with a donation to support our TROT program. Thank you for your kindness! Donations like these help buy new equipment needed and providing scholarships to our riders. 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…