Evening Under the Stars will help raise funds for new Nature Preschool. The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host a Summer Soiree fundraiser on Saturday June 11, 2016. The event will feature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres served streamside, dinner under the stars, live music, and live and silent auctions. The Summer Soiree is the Center’s largest…
Farewell Aaysia!
Spring Semester is finally coming to an end and with less than two week till graduation I am sad to be ending my internship here at the Environmental Nature Center. Interning here has been nothing but an incredible learning experience and I am thankful for every day I got to spend here. Someone once said,…
Foodie Alert! ENC Spring Faire and Savor OC is this Sunday!
Are you a foody? Do you enjoy mouth-watering cuisines that have you asking for seconds? If so, Orange County is the right place to be. With such a diverse population, the county offers a variety of dishes from all across the globe to satisfy your cravings. Luckily, the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach, Ca….
Help Wanted! Great teen leaders!
Help Wanted! Here at the ENC we are looking for some fantastic teens to volunteer in great leadership positions! The Environmental Nature Center has begun accepting applicants for our Leaders in Training program. During this program teens will be given the opportunity to lead kids through instruction and by example in all sorts of nature and…
Farewell Kyle!
For the school semester of spring 2016 I, Kyle Hardenburg, worked as a communications intern for the Environmental Nature Center. While this internship was a requirement for my college it quickly grew and evolved into one of the most important experiences in my college life. This internship showed me what it really meant to work…
Newport Bay Scavenger Hunt Returns!
Hey nature lovers! Do you also love the open sea, matey? Well you’re in luck because on Thursday May 26th at 5:00pm the Environmental Nature Center will be presenting our 13th annual Newport Bay Scavenger Hunt. Hosted by Duffy Boats this event will include 12 teams who will board their own electric boat and compete…
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Krasel
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. Mike Krasel has been doing more for the Environmental Center since 2001 and we wanted to recognize him for all his hard work throughout the years. Mike puts his heart in to everything he does and devotes his time in service of nature, the Newport…
i♥oc Giving Day is Back!
Its that time of the year again where you can show your love to Orange County nonprofits! The Orange County Community Foundation is hosting their second annual i♥oc Giving Day 6am April 27 to Noon on April 28th. Giving Day is 30-hours full of love and a time where you can share your heart with…
Children and Nature go Hand in Hand
In these modern times it can be quite difficult to immerse kids into nature and yet children and nature go hand in hand. Nature plays a crucial role in developing a child’s social, emotional, and physical maturity. But don’t worry! The Environmental Center is here to help! Down at the ENC we have 5 acres of…
Summer is just around the corner!
Summer is just around the corner! With summer comes relaxation and fun in the sun. The best way to enjoy summer is at the Environmental Nature Center! On June 27th the Environmental Nature Center will be starting our Summer Nature Camp featuring eight different themed weeks for kids in Kindergarten to 6th grade. These different themes…
Butterfly House Docent Training coming soon!
Have you ever wanted to get in touch with nature’s beautiful, graceful, varied and enchanting butterflies? Well the Environmental Nature Center is excited to announce our Butterfly House Docent Training April 23, 2016 from 10am-12:00pm. ENC’s Butterfly House opened April 17th, 2005. In the fall of 2004, Master Gardeners volunteered to help the ENC grounds…
Little Naturalists at the ENC!
The warmth of the sun shining on your skin, the dazzlingly bright orange glow of poppies in bloom, and the air tasting sweeter than usual. All in favor of spring say “Aye!” Its officially spring and the Environmental Nature Center couldn’t be more excited. The ENC has fun and exciting events in store for all…