FENCE Center

Join us for an afternoon of great music! This event is free and open to the public. This event is made possible by funding from FENCE for the enjoyment of…

Birders of all levels are welcome. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along binoculars if you have them. This event is free and open to the public. This event is made possible by the Kirby Endowment at the Polk County Community Foundation. For more information about Kevin visit: https://carolinanaturetours.com/about/

Join us for an afternoon of great music! Old Men of the Woods plays easy listening music with tunes and hits from the past to present featuring a variety of folk, light rock, and pop artists. This event is free and open to the public. This event is made possible by funding from FENCE for the…

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. Join Emileigh Zola for an afternoon of intentional crafting in a space rooted in depth, belonging, and inspiration. Known for her grounded, embodied presence, Emileigh creates…

Join Jennie and Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours for a family friendly hike. We'll play a game of nature bingo as we walk along, using 4 of our five senses to explore the trails at FENCE. We should discover lots of natural treasures including plenty of birds, bugs and trees. This event is free…

Join Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours for an informational talk on the popular hobby of watching birds. Bird watching has exploded as an fun and educational pastime for millions…

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…

Join us for an afternoon of great music! Rudy Cortese is an award winning banjoist, singer, songwriter and composer, whose music seamlessly fuses bluegrass, country, classical, roots American, and jazz…

Join RooDoodles for an afternoon of watercolor painting. If weather allows we will pop out to the garden for some flower inspiration. Registration is required, tickets available soon! Class is…

Join Kevin Burke of Carolina Nature Tours for a Spring bird walk at FENCE. Spring is an exciting time to be birding in our area. Migratory birds are funneling back…

Join Jennie Burke of Carolina Nature Tours for an easy-moderate hike in search of spring wildflowers. We should see plenty of trilliums, violets and more! Please meet at the lower parking lot below the Nature Center near the pollinator garden. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring along a…