The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a presentation by author and naturalist Allan Schoenherr on January 19 at 6PM as part of the ENC Adult Speaker Series. Allan will present “Natural History of Open Space in Orange County,” a virtual journey down the paths and trails of wild Orange County. Registration is available HERE. “Allan is…
We Didn’t Start the Fire… yet!
by Jesus Estrada, CSUF Communications Student Looking for a fun and exciting event to spend with friends or family? The Environmental Nature Center has an upcoming event featuring their Executive Director, Bo Glover. Glover will be teaching and guiding individuals in starting a fire on January 14, 2017 from 1pm to 5pm. This event is…
Winter Campers in for Adventure at the ENC!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will present Winter Camp in two sessions: December 26-29 and January 2-5. Full day camp is from 9am to 3pm, and half day camp is from 9AM to 1PM. Campers will participate in educational hands-on activities each day. Adventures within the Nature Center will increase their knowledge and appreciation for…
Featured Artisan: Thomas Greeley
Tom is retired from a career as a business manager in the foam plastics industry. He married his college sweetheart and they live happily in HB enjoying painting, ceramics, golf, media and family; however, not necessarily in that order. Tom has been a potter for over 40 years since his first year college elective “Ceramics…
Featured Artisan: Elaine Hughes
Elaine Hughes was born in Inglewood, California in 1956 and since then has continued to live in Southern California. She slowly began an art career by painting children’s clothing, furniture and murals. As a hobby, she began painting on canvas in 1993 with her subjects being her three young daughters. Several years later she changed…
Featured Artisan: Riokko Design
Kristine Rios is a Landscape Architect with a passion for making semi-precious gemstone jewelry. By nature she is attentive to details, value good craftsmanship and lasting materials. She thoroughly enjoys the jewelry design and production process, and values doing it well. Her design aesthetic is minimal in nature, with delicate, unique details. This amounts to a style that is…
A #GivingTuesday message from our Executive Director
The holidays are a time for showing gratitude and giving back. Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Please join the movement and give – whether it’s your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in the community – to support the causes you care about….
Featured Artisan: L Facio Designs
L Facio Designs was founded in 2014 with the goal of creating an affordable candle that smells amazing while still using responsibly sourced materials, not mass produced but homemade and hand poured with love. Their loyal customers make them feel like we accomplished that goal. All of their candles are made from 100% soy wax grown in the USA, with…
Featured Artisan: Cat MacGregor
A little over 15 years ago, Cat MacGregor began exploring and hiking in the local and state parks. She fell in love with the quiet surroundings out on a trail, the focus involved to safely navigate new trails, and disconnecting from the world. A few years later on a trip to England armed with a…
Featured Artisans: Carol Kumerow, Amy Punsalang-Fair, Jadyn Coulter and Katie Gerlt
“Since I can remember I have always loved art, nature, animals. I’m self taught, I started tiling in 2005. My work has come a long when since I started… from what I tile on, to what I tile with. I found what are called Tiny Tiles, from Morocco, they start at 3mm to 10mm, yes…
Featured Artisan: Derek Fretheim
Derek Fretheim’s jewelry is inspired by his Native Indian heritage and through the healing and energy properties contained within gemstones. “All of my designs are purposeful. I combine the energy properties of the gemstones and use of color with traditional Native patterns as inspiration,” said Derek, “There is deep thought and meaning in every piece.In other words,…
Featured Artisan: Christine Mazanec
Christine Mazanec is a mom, artist, teacher and creative. She has been living in the South Bay for over 30 years. Christine is the founder of C.R.O.W. Cenazam Recycled Original Works, specializing in transforming, remaking and upcycling unwanted materials and trash into artistic treasures. Christine loves the ocean and is passionate about promoting a sustainable lifestyle….