The Environmental Nature Center will host a Native Plant Sale on November 19th, from 9am to 3pm. Homeowners are invited to purchase various plants native to Orange County for their yards. Proceeds support the ENC’s mission to provide quality education through hands-on experience with Nature. Native Plants can help save money, water, and reduce pesticide…
Come Learn about Coastal Resilience to Sea Level Rise!
The Environmental Nature Center will host a presentation by the three principal scientists directing a $3 million National Science Foundation grant for a project known as FloodRISE on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 6:00pm. The project will provide scientific foundations for planning coastal resilience in the changing coastal environment caused by sea level rise and stronger…
Calling all History Buffs! Author Chris Epting will present “Hidden Orange County” next week!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a presentation by author and storyteller Chris Epting on November 2 at 6PM as part of the ENC Adult Speaker Series. Chris will present “Hidden Orange County,” a look at some weird and wonderful, off the beaten track landmarks throughout the OC. The Environmental Nature Center is located…
Fall Faire: Fun for the Kids!
The ENC’s Fall Faire will feature all types of fun and kid-friendly crafts, games, and activities! It is the perfect place to get kids excited for the festive fall season! Crafts and Games: Purchase a re-usable ENC canvas bag for $5 as your “ticket” to make awesome crafts, including Water Bottle Piggy Banks, Egg Carton…
Fall Faire: Crazy Critters!
Come on by the ENC’s Fall Faire and check out some live animals! Besides pony rides and a petting zoo, this year’s fair will also host Francisco the Bug Guy and the Orange County Bird of Prey Center. Francisco the Bug Guy will have all kinds of insects, like tarantulas, stick bugs, scorpions, Madagascar cockroaches,…
Fall Faire: Savor OC
Are your tastebuds ready? Along with Fall Faire, the ENC will also be hosting Savor OC! Savor OC is a restaurant showcase, where a variety of local eateries have delicious food and drinks available for purchase. While enjoying a day at Fall Faire, enjoy some refreshments from Kean Coffee! Indulge a big appetite with food…
What I (really) Learned at the ENC
Last day, last blog! Today is my last day of summer interning at the ENC! Although short, it has been such a rewarding and eye-opening learning experience. I came into this summer knowing that -at the very least- I would get to understand how an environmental nonprofit is run. Now that I am finished, I…
Welcome Back to High School! Ready to Volunteer?
Calling all high schoolers! The ENC is accepting applications for Winter Camp 2016-2017 “Leaders in Training”! Leaders in Training, or LITs, are high school students that help with kids’ Nature Camps during school breaks. If you are a high school student that is looking for a volunteer opportunity, loves nature, or hopes to build a…
Fall Faire: Entertainment
The ENC’s Fall Faire has the perfect fun-yet-relaxing festival atmosphere. Along with an awesome pumpkin patch, kid-friendly activities, and delicious food, it will also feature live entertainment and music! Here is a peek into this event’s exciting entertainment: The Laguna Beach DJs will play tunes for guests to enjoy, and there will be storytelling at…
Fall Faire: Pumpkin Party!
Did you know? Pumpkins are a type of squash! 80% of the entire U.S. pumpkin supply is available in the month of October! The heaviest pumpkins can weigh around 2,000 pounds! —————————————————————————————————————- Fall in love with our Pumpkin Patch at the 42nd annual Fall Faire! Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be available for…
ENC Artist of the Month: Karren Hiskey
by Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern Art has always been an important part of Karren Hiskey’s life. Raised in a creative family, she was exposed to all types of artistic mediums, from paints to quilts to textiles and more. Now, as an artist herself, she enjoys working with clay. “I love beginning with a slab…
Teachers Night Out!
By Alexandria Raeann Choy, ENC Communications Intern The ENC’s Teachers Night Out is coming up! On Friday, October 7, kindergarten through 3rd-grade teachers will take part in mini-workshops and activities to use in their own classrooms. Sama Wareh, the ENC’s Community Outreach Director, will also be demonstrating hands-on activities to connect Common Core Standards…