by Valerie Bain, Animal Care Manager Abby Sweetser started volunteering with us as part of our Animal Care Internship Program in October of 2016 and has already completed the 100 service hours for her high school requirement, yet she continues to give us her Saturday mornings. She attends Newport Harbor High School & joined us…
Archives for February 2018
Animal Care Interns help the ENC and learn vital skills
by Jorge Serrato, ENC Communications Intern There are many learning opportunities here at ENC and if you are an animal lover like our new wonderful animal care interns you might be interested in learning how they were able to land a spot working side by side with our animal care expert Valerie Bain. Christine and…
Kids age 4 to 18 — Express Your Unique Self
If you’re between 4 and 18, you’re invited to express your experiences, encounters and feelings about nature in the diverse ecosystems of California for the ENC’s 7th Annual Youth Art Showcase. This is your chance to be “uniquely you” through your imagination and whatever images you choose. Any art medium except film is accepted (photography is…
Keeping Warm on Your Next Camping Trip
Keeping Warm on Your Next Camping Trip by Jennifer Dawson, Freelance Contributor Outdoor camping can be chilly business, even during summer months. It’s important that campers properly prepare themselves for dropping temperatures at night so that they can avoid exposure to conditions that could lead to freezing injuries. Here are some tips on how to make sure…
Introducing Jorge our new Intern!
Today marks my first day as a Communications Intern here at Environmental Nature Center. I am currently a student at California State University, Fullerton, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in advertising. While researching internships I found many places that offered great opportunities in my field, but fell short of the educational aspect….