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…
Primitive Skills Society seeks members!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will be hosting the first meeting of the Primitive Skills Society on December 2, 2017 from 4:30 – 7:30PM. During each monthly meeting participants will gather to learn and work on different primitive skills, led by ENC Executive Director Bo Glover. Afterwards, the group will cook a light meal over…
Featured Artisan: Leslie Goren
Lesley Goren is an artist and illustrator living in magical Topanga Canyon. She is interested in “place”, be it the woods, the city, or somewhere in between. Her paintings and drawings are an exploration of what makes a certain area unique. Especially of interest are places in and around Los Angeles County- the extremely diverse…
Featured Artisan: MCKnits
Monica Culqui of MCKnits a highly creative person with a love and passion for teaching Art History, Fashion & Costume Design, Knitting, and Public Relations. She has been called a “Renaissance” woman at times for her ability to be an administrator, teacher, mentor, reader, writer, and designer. Her love for people with an intense joie de vivre makes…
Featured Artisan: Art By Yuli
Art By Yuli is a mother and daughter collaboration with a single mission: creating one-of-a-kind shawls and scarves utilizing the softest and most beautiful Argentine Yarn. Their shawls and scarves add warmth and style to any outfit. Each piece in their collection is an original creation, done entirely by hand, using one or two needles, a small…
Featured Artisan: CatBox Boutique
Join us on December 3rd for our 4th annual Artisans Marketplace featuring 40 artisans including CatBox Boutique! CatBox Boutique is a shop for your feline family members. They sell toys & healthy treats your kitty will love. In 2013 owner Michelle Loo adopted her first cat, Ziggy. She was always shopping for toys and healthy treats for him,…
Benefits of Learning in Nature
With education steering more and more towards learning through technology, it is crucial to be reminded why learning outside of a screen is beneficial for your child. Learning outside supports creativity and problem solving in children, enhances cognitive abilities, and improves academic performance. Studies in the US have shown strong progress in social studies, science,…
GREAT Native Butterfly Plants for your Orange County Garden
If you’d like a butterfly plant to enjoy in your garden year round, read on! There are plenty of butterflies to feed that are NOT monarchs, but monarchs will enjoy the nectar provided by these as well. Sages are very good for attracting adult butterflies to your garden. White Sage (Salvia apiana) and Hummingbird Sage…
How to create a Hummingbird Garden
Hummingbirds prefer native species (commonly Sambucus, Ceanothus and Arctostaphylos) for nesting, and they prefer a mixed diet of nectar from multiple sources for their daily diet. Since hummingbirds have to eat twice their body weight in nectar and insects each day, they’re protective of good food sources in the garden and will fight aggressively to…