What do successful tech engineers like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have in common? You might think they are incredibly smart, innovative, creative or even filthy rich, but you might be forgetting one key characteristic. They are all MEN! The STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—have always had a woman problem. Men tend…
The ENC has you covered this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you scurrying around, surfing the web endlessly, trying to find that perfect gift for your significant other? Take a deep breath and try to relax because the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach has you covered. There is a Native Plant Sale taking place on Saturday, February…
Welcome Winter/Spring 2016 ENC Interns!
I wanted to take a moment to introduce our Winter 2016 Interns! They are so impressive and enthusiastic, that I just needed to share. They’re going to help us A LOT, and I know that they will benefit so much from their “real world” experience here as well. My name is Aaysia Shelton, one of…
Teddy Talks Nature
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one’s sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.” Experiencing nature is one of the most riveting and exciting things anyone can take part in. It harnesses creativity,…
Prepare for President’s Week Nature Camp!
Do you remember a time not too long ago, when children enjoyed playing outdoors, getting dirty, and breathing fresh air as they created imaginary worlds in their young, creative minds? It was a time when children spent countless hours exploring, playing, and living in nature. A time when children ran around backyards, parks, and school…
The ENC Excellent Educator Series Returns!
The ENC Excellent Educator series brings all kinds of educators together for fun afternoons of learning exciting hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. Everyone is invited! Classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders and parents – anyone who wants to be a better educator. On Wednesday, January 27, ENC Facility Manager Sarah Fitzgerald…
Living with Coyotes
Coyotes are unique animals that have adapted to living among humans quite successfully, unlike most wildlife. Skie Bender of Wolf Haven International will present a family friendly educational program about coyote behavior and biology. During this program she will explain the amazing roles coyotes play in ecosystems, as well as how we can help protect our…
Ms. Rumsey’s Class Guest Blogs
Today we’re sharing some short blog posts from the 2nd graders from Ms. Rumsey’s Class at Salem Lutheran School. The students were visited by our Traveling Naturalist Sama and had an opportunity to meet several of our educational animals. Miss Sama Today I learned about some really cool animals. There was a Snake, a really…
Bats by Hamza
Brown Bats are cute helpless little creatures there losing their homes every day. They’re being infected by a disease that is spreading to all bats in the world, and if we don’t save them they will be gone. Bats are part of the food chain, so if they die out then this will affect the…
Intern Shelly says Goodbye
During my time interning at the Environmental Nature Center, I was given the opportunity to learn more about nonprofits and the hard work and dedication that goes into making the ENC the successful organization it is today. I had the pleasure of working alongside the fun personalities of the ENC staff, all of whom show…
Artisan Sneak Peak: L Facio Designs
L Facio Designs set out to create an affordable candle that smells amazing while using responsible materials and we’re so happy to share them with the world. All of our candles are made with soy wax grown in the USA, a classic cotton wick, and fine fragrance and essential oils hand poured into a recyclable…
Artisan Sneak Peak: Artistique Studios
Artistique Studios is delighted to present an array of artistic gifts that give back to our community. Award-winning teen artist Katie Gerlt, who has won many prizes at the ENC’s own children’s art contests over the years, has created beautiful fine art of animals, flowers and portraits of people. Her new line of notecards featuring…