Meet the ENC’s newest interns, Jennifer and Kitri! They will both be working under Hilary Mills, the Lead Naturalist and Horticulture Manager. Meet Jennifer! Jennifer is the new Groundskeeper and Compost Intern. During her time here, she will take care of the compost bins, as well as tend and learn about California native plants. Jennifer…
Archives for June 2016
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Stuckhardt
volunteer (noun): a person who voluntarily undertakes a service. – Merriam-Webster Dictionary This is exactly what Jeff Stuckhardt does. He serves. Over the past year, Jeff has volunteered more than 400 hours at the ENC. Beginning as a Museum Docent, he greeted guests and provided information about the center. When he expressed interest in teaching,…
Welcome aboard, Alex the Intern!
By Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern Hello everyone! My name is Alex, and I am the new Communications Intern for the summer! I have just finished my first year at UCLA, where I am studying Geography and Environmental Studies. As I walked into the Environmental Nature Center this morning, I was not sure exactly…
Invasive Non-Native Plants to Avoid Planting in Your Yard
by Hilary Mills, ENC Lead Naturalist/Horticulture Manager It’s California Invasive Species Action Week! Here are some species to avoid when you’re considering a new plant for your yard: Brazilian pepper, Schinus terebinthifolius & Peruvian pepper, Schinus molle Brazilian pepper tree is slightly more invasive than Peruvian pepper, but it is not a good idea to plant…
The camping trip that changed America
On June 29 the ENC Adult Speaker Series will feature Author and Storyteller Chris Epting. Chris is the author of 26 books including Roadside Baseball, James Dean Died Here and Vanishing Orange County. He is also an award-winning journalist and contributor to such publications as the Los Angeles Times and Westways magazine. Chris will discuss his latest…
ENC to Host Summer Soiree Fundraiser!
Evening Under the Stars will help raise funds for new Nature Preschool. The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a Summer Soiree fundraiser on Saturday June 11, 2016. The event will feature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres served streamside, dinner under the stars, live music, and live and silent auctions. The Summer Soiree is the Center’s largest…