Conscientious Clothing is a socially and environmentally conscious brand hoping to inspire people to do the right thing. Handmade in the USA, Conscientious Clothing is bringing awareness to social and global issues. Helping causes close to their hearts is their mission and saving animals is their ultimate goal. Conscientious Clothing is committed to sustainability. They…
Artisan Spotlight: Erich Kuhlmann
Erich Kuhlmann is the owner of Burn Bebe Burn. He specializes in resin and laser engraved wood and slate products as well as one of a kind art and home goods. More of his art can be viewed on his website http://etsy.com/shop/BurnBebeBurn. Be sure to visit the ENC Artisan Marketplace on December 5 to view…
Artisan Spotlight: Sidewalk Candle Co.
Sidewalk Candle Co. is a luxury small-batch home fragrance line created in Southern California. Their eco-friendly products include soy candles, melts, Air and Linen Spray, artisan soaps, and more. The company takes pride in their custom blended scents that are created with the finest of fragrance oils. More of Sidewalk Candle Co.’s products can be…
Artisan Spotlight: Michelle Dodd of SoCalShelly
Artist Michelle Dodd has been sewing and creating for more than forty years, a skill passed down from her very talented mother. She enjoys working with natural fibers, creating unique, useful, and earth friendly art. Her handmade items include: unique tortilla baskets, storage baskets, nesting bowls, mini jewelry dishes, and reusable gift card holders. Each…
Artisan Spotlight: Jennifer Bloomfield
Born and raised near beach towns, Jennifer Bloomfield has never left the coast or quick access to the ocean. Water has served as the source of her life passions from competitive swimming, water polo, outrigger canoeing, and bodysurfing. She loved a twenty-seven-year long career as a Newport Beach Ocean lifeguard and junior lifeguard instructor. After…
Summer Service Learning Successes at the ENC!
The Environmental Nature Center was such an amazing organization to be a part of over the summer. Being an intern helped me in so many ways professionally. For one my ability to communicate in a professional setting was strengthened by working closely with the camp staff. I was also able to gain so much experience…
Wetlands are Wonderful!
Wetlands are areas where water is present at or near the surface of the ground. They are also entirely covered by water for at least part of the year. There are two main types of wetlands: coastal wetlands and inland wetlands. Coastal wetlands are near the ocean while inlands wetlands are normally near rivers or…
My First Day as a Butterfly House Docent
Here is a report on my first time as Butterfly House Docent. I am pleased to say that I think Sunday morning went wonderfully well. I had printed out a lot of the material from the trainings and the docent manual, as well as the articles on Monarchs and OE. I also brought a butterfly…
Racial Equity with Intentionality
Racial Equity with Intentionality On January 13th I joined in a virtual workshop on the subject of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) entitled Racial Equity with Intentionality offered by The Nonprofit Partnership, in conjunction with Aspire. The goal of this workshop was to define different ‘lanes’ of equity and prepare administrators in the nonprofit sector…
A therapeutic respite in a chaotic world
My name is Jane Celeste Taylor and I am a highschool student at St. Margaret’s Episcopal school. I am in the second semester of my junior year and volunteered as a Horticulture intern. Interning for the ENC as a Horticulture Intern these past couple months has been pretty therapeutic amidst the current world events and…
Ways to Save the Earth
Here are some ENC Staff Tips to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle! If we forgot something, please email us! Buy these inexpensive items to save the planet: Use a reusable water bottle Bring your own reusable utensils/straw Use cloth napkins & towels instead of paper Carry reusable To Go containers for leftovers Use re-usable shopping…
Tips for Utilizing Outdoor Venues that are Open (gardens, trails, etc) to Help Educate, Enlighten and Entertain kids
by Lori Whalen, ENC Assistant Director It’s true most outdoor venues seem to be re-opening, so families can go to parks, the beach, hiking, and camping just as they always would have. The ENC is open for Camp (but not to the public), so we’ve developed a list of natural places that are currently open,…