by Jennifer Dawson, Freelance Contributor As spring is almost here, it’s expected that children will be eager to head outdoors for some active and healthful fun. As kids benefit from spending time in nature, it is important to give them the opportunities to do so as often as possible for their health and well-being. One of…
Intern Abby hits 100 hours, has big future plans
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…
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….
The Greatest Gift for our Children
by Rita Robinson, ENC Communications Intern What is the greatest gift we can give our children? Maybe it’s the same thing we happened to enjoy the most — the fun of having free time in nature. In these times of increasing high technology, kids are being handed iphones and ipads to distract them and occupy…
Lakers Community Champion Award presented to ENC Executive Director Bo Glover
The Environmental Nature Center’s Executive Director Bo Glover was the recipient of the Community Champion of the Month award at the Lakers game on Friday, December 29. The award was presented by the Lakers and LG Solar to recognize him for his work at the Environmental Nature Center, where he provides quality education through hands-on experience…
Tiny Naturalists: Tummy Time under the Treetops
by Mindy Schwartz, Outreach Coordinator This past fall, I decided to launch a new version of our popular Little Naturalists classes. After recently having my first child last year, I knew there was a whole demographic of OC residents we weren’t necessarily reaching with our programming – new parents. I attended several ‘mommy & me’…
Featured Artisan: Franceil Masi of Conscientious Clothing
Franceil was born in Coral Gables, Florida. Her great-grandfather and aunt were artists. At an early age she expressed herself through the visual arts and writing. She used to sit for hours and color in coloring books, build toys and Lego-structures, and create new objects. Her great-grandmother was supportive of her art and critiqued each of…
Featured Artisan: Robert H. Jones
Robert was drawn into his work with clay twenty-nine years ago and has been actively pursuing the ceramics spectrum ever since. Ceramics is a complex craft, requiring controlled physical and mental discipline, the magic of the fire, and dabbling in the crucible of nature. After many years creating functional and traditional ceramics, Robert’s interests have…
Featured Artisans: Jadyn Coulter & Karis Simons
We have so many great Artisans at our Artisans Marketplace on December 3 from 11AM to 4PM. Here is info on two of our youngest Artisans: “I am a high school student who is passionate about the environment. Jewelry making is one of my many talents. I love to play with my dog and hang…