The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) accepted a $25,000 donation from Room & Board South Coast Plaza on November 7th at their South Coast Plaza showroom. The donation will help support the ENC’s Environmental Education programs. “Room & Board has a long history of supporting community organizations. We are very proud that they’ve chosen us to be…
My Scary Halloween Costume
Happy Halloween! Today I am dressed in the scariest costume I could think of – an invasive non-native plant! I am a Tamarisk tree, but there are approximately 1,800 non-native plants that grow in the wild in the state. Tamarisk is especially bad because it drinks A LOT of water, and deposits salts on the surface…
Junior Naturalist Recruitment has begun!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is once again recruiting teenagers with a passion for the environment and education to be Junior Naturalists. Junior Naturalists help teach and supervise campers during Nature Camps. The program helps broaden teens’ leadership and communication skills. “The Junior Naturalist program provides an excellent experience to include on a resume or…
What’s your favorite part of the Fall Faire?
The Fall Faire is just around the corner, Sunday October 13 from 10AM to 3PM! We asked some community members what their favorite part of the faire is. Here is what they said: “I enjoy the pumpkin patch because there is such a variety of different pumpkins. It is always a highlight at the faire.” –…
ENC Provides Professional Development for Local Educators
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) invites all educators to the Excellent Educator Series, a monthly event at which educators learn new hands-on ways to educate children about science and nature. The Excellent Educator Series consists of three workshops. Attendees will learn exciting ways to broaden their teaching abilities. Each workshop is $10. After finishing the…
Local Teen awarded ENC Volunteer of the Year Award
Environmental Nature Center (ENC) volunteer Emma Kensington was awarded the ENC’s Volunteer of the Year Award yesterday at the Taste of Twilight member appreciation dinner. Despite the demands of normal teenage life, the 17-year-old Newport Beach resident volunteered over 300 hours at the ENC over the past three years. “I love to volunteer at the…
The ENC Fall Faire is around the corner!
The Environmental Nature Center is hosting its Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch, an annual tradition, on October 13, 2013 from 10AM to 3PM. No reservations are necessary. Admission is free. The ENC is located at 1601 16th Street in Newport Beach. The event will feature live music, food, crafts, games, and an opportunity drawing. Pick…
ENC volunteer Alice Apkarian awarded Cox Conserves Heroes Award
Environmental Nature Center (ENC) volunteer Alice Apkarian was awarded the Cox Conserves Heroes Award yesterday at the CleanTech OC 2013 Conference and Expo. Alice’s first place win means that her nonprofit of choice — the Environmental Nature Center — receives $5,000, promotions through on-air Public Service Announcements, and 20 volunteer hours donated by Cox employees….
It’s Taste of Twilight Time Again!
The Environmental Nature Center is celebrating our volunteers and members with A Taste of Twilight on September 25th. ENC members can bring their families to the center and enjoy complimentary dinner. If you’re not a member join today and bring the family for a fun filled evening. Enjoy a delicious BBQ. Walk our trails and…
Spend some time in Nature this School Year!
Now is a great time to schedule a 2013-2014 field trip or Traveling Naturalist program; our prices will go up ever so slightly in the Fall, but if you schedule your program to occur in September or October 2013 we will give you our 2012-2013 prices. Bring your students to the ENC to visit the…
ENC Hosts National Summit of Nature Center Administrators!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) staff are very proud to be hosting the 19th annual Summit of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) from August 21-24. ANCA Summits brings nature and environmental learning center administrators together for information sharing, mentoring, training, and professional networking. Note: The Center will be CLOSED to the public during…
ENC Volunteer Alice Apkarian named Cox Conserves Heroes Award finalist
GREAT NEWS! Environmental Nature Center (ENC) volunteer Alice Apkarian was named a Cox Conserves Heroes Award finalist! The award honors individuals who volunteer their time to create, preserve and enhance greenways, waterways and public areas. The finalists are profiled on the Cox Conserves Heroes website, where YOU vote online for your favorite. (We hope you’ll…