FENCE Armchair Traveler
Join us as herbalist and environmental educator June Ellen Bradley takes FENCE Armchair Travelers on a world tour of Ecuador’s rain forests on Sunday, January 24th, at 4pm.
The plant lovers trip to Ecuador focuses on the beauty of the jungle, healing plants and the healing ceremonies of the various tribes that live there. Tour several different bioregions and learn about the way indigenous tribal cultures are handling the oil companies presence. Learn about the healing ceremonies done by shaman of different tribes. See the two places where the famed panama hats are still woven by hand and be entertained by the people of that region who live by the sea. Take this amazing journey and witness the change taking place in the Amazon.
In addition to her work for United Plant Savers, June Ellen Bradley is a student of the Adawehi Institute in Columbus, and teaches at The Earthschool in Tryon. She has lectured frequently at FENCE and has just returned from a teaching assignment at the International Herbal Symposium.
The FENCE Armchair Traveler series is offered free of charge with the support of the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation. Refreshments are served. For more information, call us at 828-859-9021.
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FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
http://www.fence.org 3381 Hunting Country RdTryon, NC 28782
On this 390-acre nature preserve, find hiking and horseback-riding trails, nature center, pond, boardwalk, and picnic area. FENCE and the Pacolet Area Conservancy Saturday hikes throughout the year. Also, check the calendar for equestrian events, bird walks, concerts, and more. Free and open to the public. Lodge available for private gatherings with reservation and rental fee.
DIRECTIONS
From I-26, East or West
Take S.C. Exit #1 from I-26, toward Landrum, S.C. Go 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Bomar Road (look for the Land Mart on the corner). Go one short block and turn right onto Prince Road. After 1.7 miles, turn left onto Hunting Country Road, just before the I-26 bridge. Go .6 mile to the FENCE entrance on the right.
From Greenville or Greer on Highway 14
Cross the railroad tracks in downtown Landrum, S.C. After passing the First Baptist Church on your right, look for the Post Office. Bear left just after the Post Office onto Prince Road. At 1.7 miles, turn left onto Hunting Country Road. Go 1 mile to FENCE entrance on your right.
From Tryon on Route 176
Travel south on 176 to the South Carolina state line. Bear left onto Ridge Road (at Mimosa Carpet on your left). Cross railroad tracks and bear left onto Hunting Country Road. Continue 3.4 miles to the FENCE entrance on your left.
From Columbus on Highway 108
Go south on Walker Street from downtown Columbus. Travel two blocks to four-way stop and turn right onto Peniel Road. Stay on Peniel Road past Tryon Estates and Morgan Chapel Village, then bear right at fork onto Golden Road. Continue 1.6 miles to stop sign at River Road, which is unpaved. Turn right, then immediately left over a steel bridge onto Morgan Chapel Road. Follow Morgan Chapel Road .7 miles to end, then turn left onto Hunting Country Road. Continue .5 miles to FENCE entrance on your left.
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