Did you know? Pumpkins are a type of squash! 80% of the entire U.S. pumpkin supply is available in the month of October! The heaviest pumpkins can weigh around 2,000 pounds! —————————————————————————————————————- Fall in love with our Pumpkin Patch at the 42nd annual Fall Faire! Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be available for…
Archives for 2016
ENC Artist of the Month: Karren Hiskey
by Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern Art has always been an important part of Karren Hiskey’s life. Raised in a creative family, she was exposed to all types of artistic mediums, from paints to quilts to textiles and more. Now, as an artist herself, she enjoys working with clay. “I love beginning with a slab…
Teachers Night Out!
By Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern The ENC’s Teachers Night Out is coming up! On Friday, October 7, kindergarten through 3rd-grade teachers will take part in mini-workshops and activities to use in their own classrooms. Sama Wareh, the ENC’s Community Outreach Director, will also be demonstrating hands-on activities to connect Common Core Standards…
Join us for a Taste of Twilight!
It’s that time of the year again! On September 22 at 5:30pm, the Environmental Nature Center will be hosting its annual Taste of Twilight! This dinner event is for ENC members and their families. Guests are invited to enjoy hands-on nature activities along the trails and a complimentary dinner. The Shadybrook Band will play live…
Intern Spotlight: Meet Nhi!
By Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern Meet the ENC’s newest Grounds Keeper and Composting Intern, Nhi! This coming fall, she will be a senior at La Quinta High School. Nhi’s passion for the environment and nature began in 6th grade. She became intrigued by the way “everything was interconnected, even in the most unexpected…
Intern Spotlight: Jennifer & Kitri!
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…
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…
Farewell Aaysia!
Spring Semester is finally coming to an end and with less than two week till graduation I am sad to be ending my internship here at the Environmental Nature Center. Interning here has been nothing but an incredible learning experience and I am thankful for every day I got to spend here. Someone once said,…