by Sama Wareh, ENC Community Outreach Coordinator At some point in our life, someone told us that it was not right. The circle should be better drawn, the subject matter is not important, the animal doesn’t look like the real animal. Go back and find that exact moment, that exact moment that changed the course…
Need some balance in your life?
Yoga at the Nature Center is an answer. The Environmental Nature Center is a great place and a great way to reclaim or nurture a little balance in your life. Visit the ENC to relax and strengthen with some basic to intermediate yoga techniques. Yoga works on the body and mind and is suitable for…
Drought got you Down? Try Native Plants!
While part of the country is dealing with record-breaking winters, California is too. It’s true, we are officially in a drought. The last time California was in a drought like this was … well actually they’re saying this is our driest year on record. Governor Jerry Brown has officially announced this drought as an EMERGENCY….
Ahhhhhhhooooooooooo
Why do wolves howl? Howling is one of the many ways that wolves communicate. Wolves howl to declare their territory, reunite pack members and as mourning call out to deceased individuals. My name is Skie Bender; I work at Wolf Haven International, a nonprofit sanctuary for captive-born wolves located in the small farming community of…
Walk with a Fun Guy and look for some Fungi
Local wildlife biologist Greg Miller has been leading mushroom walks at the Environmental Nature Center since 2004. He only does it once a year, and THIS SATURDAY (January 18 at 1PM) is your only chance to take a Mushroom Walk with Gregg at the ENC in 2014! Mushrooms usually grow when the weather is wet, but for…
ENC recruiting Assistant Camp Director Interns
The Environmental Nature Center is currently recruiting Assistant Camp Directors for Summer Camp. The ENC Assistant Camp Director position is an unpaid internship for high school students that have been Junior Naturalists at the ENC in the past. It’s an awesome experience to add onto your résumé and college application. The Assistant Camp Director works in…
Holiday gift packaging got you down?
Holiday gift packaging got you down? Don’t know what to do with all of that Styrofoam packing material? Waste for Waves has it covered! Waste for Waves uses donated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam that cannot be recycled, and turns it into surfboard blanks and other “eco-friendlier” surfing products. The process is simple. Any expanded polystyrene…
A New Years resolution that is easy to keep
Ditch the disposable water bottle habit! Instead, drink clean tap water from a reusable bottle. It may seem insignificant, but ultimately it will benefit you and our environment. Here are some reasons why replacing disposable bottles is a great idea: Tap water is just as safe, if not safer, than bottled water. The water that…
Chhay the Nature Guy Joins ENC Staff
Today we welcomed new Naturalist Chhay Liv to the ENC family! Chhay’s personal philosophy is that “learning is a lifelong process. Learning can be fun.” He has a passion for teaching science in the areas of biology, geology, chemistry, and physics. “I have always been passionate about learning, and I’ve always wanted to be a…
Restoring our Ocean
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will host Captain Nancy Caruso, Marine Biologist and Founder of “Get Inspired” on January 9, 2014 at 6PM. Captain Caruso will discuss Ocean Restoration in Orange County. More information and to sign up to attend, go HERE. The presentation will focus on local issues concerning ocean preservation. Captain Caruso will discuss…
Furoshiki and Stories about Stars at the ENC!
This week at the Environmental Nature Center! Stories Under the Stars Tuesday, December 3, 6 pm Many cultures tell stories about the stars and their meanings. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell on the darkest night of the month under the New Moon to learn to identify some of the major constellations and enjoy the tales…
The times they are a changing
Today we say farewell to Meghan Womack, the ENC’s Education Coordinator. After five amazing years at the ENC, she is moving to Issaquah, Washington to start a family and begin a new career at Discover Elementary. Alex Lane, the ENC’s Lead Naturalist, will be joining us full time as our Education Coordinator following Meghan’s departure….