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…
Featured Artisans: Roxanne Stevens & Katie Gerlt
We have so many great Artisans coming to the Artisan’s Marketplace this Sunday, December 3 from 11AM to 4PM. There truly is something for everybody! Here is some info on two of them: “After working as an Archaeologist, I began to explore my fascination with jewelry and embarked on a journey to create some of my…
Featured Artisan: Lernie Beuler
Southern California Fine Artist and Henna Artist, Lernie Beuler, has been professionally creating her art since 1998. Her artistic interests vary from acrylic painting with landscape or figurative abstract themes, as well as photography. Her primary focus is on her Henna, or Mehndi, Art, and her Ceramics. Much of Lernie’s henna designs are used in creating her ceramic vessels. She has…
Get Outta the ‘Hood and Into the Woods!
by Rita Robinson, ENC Communications Intern Giving Back to What Nurtures Us All — Nature Show Your Students How to Give Back to Nature — Just in Time for the Holidays The word going around is that Thanksgiving has turned into Thanks-taking, especially with the biggest shopping frenzy day starting before the turkey even has…
Featured Artisan: Soap Tart Soaps
Carmen Tunis, owner and creator of Soap Tart soaps, has always believed that healthy skin is happy skin. So, one day after a suggestion from her daughter, she decided to make a bar of soap. Hundreds of bars and 10 years later, she started Soap Tart – an organic bar soap company to share what…