Nottingham Equestrian Center

06/08/2024

I generally do not share the horrible heart wrenching cases we take in, but this is the second chemical burn fawn we have received this month.
Both fawns were found in areas that had been sprayed with pesticides and herbicides. At what point do we finally stand up for these creatures and take responsibility for the suffering and deaths we are causing with these acts?

26/03/2024

Cozy up with a cup of coffee and enjoy the Nottingham Nature Nook March Blog ☺️🌿 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bSLGJhCmyf937Ayv/?mibextid=ZbWKwL

10/03/2024

Message or text me to sign up for your section today! 🌿

17/01/2024

Geneva Couldn't Wait to Bray the Good News!
Summer Camp Brochures are on our Website and can be downloaded now!
Brochures should be mailed out to past campers by the end of the month! 😊

01/01/2024

For forty years, horses and their riders were the heart of this magical place called Nottingham. Gradually over the past fifteen years wildlife have shared this special setting, and have brought their own healing energy. Over the last few years I have struggled with how to bring both of my passions together. I want to honor the important role this barn has made in the lives of hundreds of horses and riders. At the same time, I want to explore the crucial responsibility of both rehabilitating local wildlife while working to preserve the habitats that they share with people. This kind of change can only occur when people become more enlightened and empathetic toward these creatures. It is my sincere belief that Nottingham can combine the healing energy of both horses and wildlife to bring about the changes that are needed in our world. Thank you all for your support of this vision. 💗🌿

14/10/2023

Geneva is shopping at the Nottingham Barn Sale and finding all kinds of great deals!
Stop by from 9:00 to 3:00 today!

24/09/2023

Mark Your Calendar for our Giant Barn Sale Saturday October 14th from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Items for sale: Used Saddles and bridles, rider clothing and boots, grooming equipment, saddle pads, wraps, blankets and sheets. Horse books and games. All sales cash only! All items priced to go!

02/08/2023

Yesterday as we went on our trail ride the campers saw a young groundhog dead on the road in front of the Nook. They were so upset to learn that it was Felicia, a teenage ground hog I had released a month ago. Together we decided to make a memorial for Felicia so that other wildlife here at the Nook did not get hit by a car by someone driving too fast. These young hearts will make a difference in this world and I am so proud of them. 💞
REST IN PEACE Felicia. 🌿

23/06/2023

Our first week of pony camp was like a chapter out of the Narnia stories. Pidge, one of our hand-raised pigeons, joined in the fun by riding on the back of PJ during the hare and turtle race. ✨️

05/05/2023

Show your support for the Nook on Sunday and Join us!!

Keegan and all the other wildlife babies are looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday from 11:00 - 3:00 at the Nook Clean up day!☀️ There is so much to be done before we can move outside into our enclosures and we appreciate your help and support even if you only have an hour in your schedule!
Please park in front of our horse barn when you arrive!
16848 Towar Ave.
East Lansing 48823.🌿

01/05/2023

Help us Help Wildlife! 💕🦊🐰🐿🐦

18/04/2023

Even when I travel, the wildlife find their way to the Nook. This beautiful female red fox kit wandered into a horse barn in Coldwater this morning and happily settled into our new indoor fox enclosures by this afternoon. Please help us to continue to provide shelter and food for all the wildlife in need by donating to the Nottingham Nature Nook Fox Fundraiser posted on April 17th.

09/02/2023

Watch your mailbox for camp brochures coming by the end of the month. We will have 8 sessions beginning the week of June 19th and ending the week of August 14th with no camp on the 4th of July week. We are limiting each week to 10 campers so be sure to return your application quickly!
Payments by check or cash only and no online or phone reservations. 🐴

06/01/2023

Save the Fawns and Deer of Nottingham!
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Today is the last day to fill out the deer management survey for the East Lansing Deer Culls planned to begin this month. Help us Stop the Culls and Save the Fawns and Deer we have Lovingly raised over the last 10 years. ️The survey link is:
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6vFECcyiUhsmSq
Please share with all your friends. ♥️

07/12/2022

Did you know that numerous scientific studies have shown that deer culls don't work because of the Compensatory Rebound Effect.
1. Food increases in that area and creates a vacuum effect for nearby deer populations to move in.
2. Reproductive rates and # of fawns increase.
3. Early onset of sexual maturity in does increases population growth.
There have been no cases of CWD in Deer in East Lansing and no cases in Ingham County since 2016.
Help us Stop theses Senseless Shootings.
Join us tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Hannah Community Center at 819 Abbot Road. If you cannot attend tonight Please fill out the Survey at the link below. Together we can make a difference. 💕
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6vFECcyiUhsmSq

01/12/2022

Don't miss our 20th Annual Winter Funday!

07/05/2022

Excellent opportunity for those who enjoy fresh air, being outside, and have a great love for horses and all kinds of wildlife. Why spend your days stuck inside when you have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors? And, if people aren't your "thing" that's okay too - there are more barn cats then people!

Must be comfortable around horses and with farm equipment. Will consider full or part time. Pay is $60/day - and the day gets quicker the better you get with the work. Must be able to lift 25-35 lbs.

Hours are approximately 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Sunday. The barn is approximately 1 mile off the bus line.

Please contact Cheryl Connell-Marsh at (517) 488-7451

07/05/2022

Nottingham Equestrian Center (NEC) is seeking a feeder for our 35 horses, and ponies. Prior experience with horses is required. NEC is an instructional and boarding barn tucked away in a quiet hollow in East Lansing. The pastoral setting lends itself to a relaxing work environment.

Get to know our horses and ponies, and make friends with Genieva the donkey.

Feedings occur in the AM, Noon, PM. Please contact Cheryl Connell Marsh at (517) 488-7451.

07/05/2022

Nottingham Equestrian Center (NEC) is seeking a part time Children’s Pony Instructor. Tucked away in a a quiet hollow in East Lansing, NEC offers an idyllic atmosphere for instruction free from distraction and the hustle of daily life. NEC offers year around instruction and is known for their summer pony camps.

Prior horse instruction and riding experience required.
Both Group Lessons and Private instruction are offered.

For more information please contact Cheryl Connell Marsh at (517) 488-7451

28/01/2022

If any of our pony campers would like to write a letter to Mayor Ron Bacon we would love the support! 💕🌿

Wildlife rehabilitation center Nottingham Nature Nook has raised and released fawns in Bath Township since 2013. Last year's effort saved 18 animals.

27/01/2022

Despite the Cold temperatures outside we are excited to announce our 2022 Pony Camp Schedule: 🐎
June 20-24
June 27-July 1
July 4-8
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12
Cost is $400 per child.
Brochures should be mailed in early February. ☺

Halloween Fun Days! Summer Pony Camp is over but the fun continues with two dates for the Halloween Fun Days! These pony, games, and trick-or-treating filled days are scheduled on October 24th and 31st. Both sessions are full! Please check back in a few weeks for information on more fun days in Nove...

03/01/2022

This is one of my favorite pictures of the fawn herd. This picture shows the gentle nature of these animals sharing food together and it shows the importance of each fawn in creating this beautiful star. If one fawn is taken out, the star is changed forever. The same is true for the fawns and deer that live in the Aquatic Center and softball complex park. Each of these animals have a right to live and are sentient beings with personalities, minds and emotions. If we learn to protect and respect these beautiful creatures we will ultimately save ourselves.
Save the Fawns. Stop the Cull.
Call and Email Today!
Major Ron Bacon (517)643-5091 [email protected]
Jessy Gregg (517) 319-6869
[email protected]
Dana Watson (517) 214-8902
[email protected]
Lisa Babcock (517)580-3485
[email protected]
George Brookover
[email protected]
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31/12/2021

For over 10 years I have lovingly raised fawns that the residents of this community have found and brought to me. For the first 5 months of their life I not only feed and care for them I love them. Not as pets, but as the beautiful, kind and precious gifts they are. I raise them and release them knowing that they are wild spirits that deserve to be free. They do not deserve to be gunned down by sharpshooters.
Stop the cull at the East Lansing Aquatic center and softball complex. Call or email the City Council Today before it is too late!
Jessy Gregg (517) 319-6869
[email protected]
Dana Watson (517) 214-8902
[email protected]
Lisa Babcock (517)580-3485
[email protected]
George Brookover
[email protected]
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29/12/2021

This beautiful fawn is Ariel. 💖 She is one of the fawns that we raised and released this year at Nottingham Nature Nook. Next week the Deer culls begin in East Lansing parks and all of this year's fawns and all of the Deer raised here over the past 10 years are in danger. If you care about their lives please call Mayor Ron Bacon at (517) 643-5091or email him at [email protected] and ask that they stop the killing of deer from Nottingham at the Aquatic Center and softball complex Today!
Please share to show you care. 🌿

19/12/2021

We had a perfectly wonderful Holiday Fun Day on Saturday! 🐎 During Nature Nook all the kids had a great time following wildlife tracks in the snow and climbing fallen trees! ❄ 🌲

26/10/2021

Despite the chilly weather all our campers had a great time at the Halloween fun day last Saturday.
Looking forward to another fabulous fun day on Halloween !

18/09/2021

On Wednesday evening John suffered a stroke and was rushed to Sparrow hospital where they were able to successfully remove a blood clot from his brain. Thankfully, he is slowly progressing and will be moved to the Sparrow rehab unit in the next several days. All your prayers, healing energy and love will be greatly appreciated over the next several months. We will also be getting hay this Sunday and would love help.