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Happy Holidays! During this holiday season, we wish you and yours blessings and peace. Your year-end gift will make it possible to continue offering our programs to thousands of urban children and youth who do not have the opportunity to … Continue reading
NEWS: Nov. 2010: The Urban Farm
TUF 4-H Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids? Then 4-H is just the ticket. Every Thursday evening from 5:30 – 6:45 pm through November, TUF is holding informational sessions for parents and kids to learn … Continue reading
NEWS: Aug. 2010: The Urban Farm
FARMFEST: SAVE THE DATE — September 18, local bands will play their music at The Urban Farm to raise money for TUF programs. Gates open at 1:00 with activities for the kids; music is from 3:00 – 7:00. Ticket prices range from $5 — $20, children under 5 are free. Silent auction items will include a Thanksgiving turkey, urban trail ride, birthday party at TUF, etc. Contact austinsirus@yahoo.com for more information. Bring your own lawn chair. Continue reading
Embracing Horses Riding Program
TUF’s signature program, Embracing Horses is an extremely popular program in which children ages 5 through 18 learn to care for and ride horses. A skills-based program, children progress through a variety of levels of riding and horsemanship. The program includes opportunities for kids to ride once a week as well as opportunities for youngsters who are interested in becoming accomplished equestriennes and in competing at local, regional, or even national levels. Embracing Horses has a great track record for launching girls, especially, into science-related fields of study. Yearly, about 360 kids participate in the program. Continue reading