Today, our very own Executive Director Bo Glover is heading overseas! He will be traveling to the Beijing and Laohegou Preserves in China! Bo will visit Beijing Normal University, one of the oldest universities in China, where there are plans to build a new nature center. Bo will also be teaming up with representatives from the…
ENC Now Open Sundays!
The Environmental Nature Center is now open Sundays! That’s right! Now you can get your Nature fix seven days a week. Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM, and Saturday and Sunday 8AM to 4PM. Come take a quiet walk with your family, go on a picnic, or read a book by the stream. If you’re…
Thank You For a Fantastic Fall Faire!
First of all, we wanted to thank EVERYBODY who attended or helped with Fall Faire this year! It was tons of fun and we hope you guys enjoy your pumpkins. We appreciate it and we hope to see you here again next year! Check out pictures of this year’s Faire HERE. Secondly, we want to…
Pumpkin Fun for Everyone!
It’s that time of year again! The only time when you can dress up like ghouls and goblins, give everybody a good scare, consume unbelievable amounts of candy, and (our personal favorite)… carve pumpkins! Pumpkin carving is a good, old-fashioned way to spend time with friends and family. So if you’re looking for an early…
Shop at Whole Foods on 10-17, ENC Receives 5%!
Whole Foods Market just opened a new store in Newport Beach! To celebrate they are holding a Community Giving Day on October 17th. Whole Foods Markets hold Community Giving Days to help support and better communities they are involved in throughout the nation. They will be donating 5% of that day’s net sales to the…
Volunteer Spotlight: Dennis Campbell
Last night at the ENC’s annual Taste of Twilight member and volunteer appreciation dinner, the ENC staff presented Museum Docent Dennis Campbell with this year’s “Volunteer of the Year” Award. We have had the pleasure of working with Dennis since 2009… 1161 hours that we’ve recorded. Dennis volunteers his time at the front desk –…
Recycling for Education!
Jamison “Jamie” Searles began visiting the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) as a camper when she was in elementary school. Those fond memories and experiences made a huge impact on her. Now, as a high schooler, Jamie has been an ENC Junior Naturalist for more than three years. She donates her time to help further the…
The Value of a Field Trip
Big yellow school buses are a common sight at The Environmental Nature Center from late September through mid June. They bring groups of children for science and social science field trips. Just the phrase “field trip” makes most students excited about a day outside of school. However, a day out of the classroom does not…
Volunteer Spotlight: Marc Vukcevich
This Summer the ENC staff have had the pleasure of working with intern Marc Vukcevich. Marc, who’s been coming here since he was two, loves to direct his time and energy into making the ENC a more enjoyable place for everyone. He started volunteering for the ENC in June, and he will be entering Mater…
Birds of Prey visit the Environmental Nature Center!
The Summer Nature Campers at the Environmental Nature Center enjoyed a presentation on Birds of Prey today! Campers flocked to see the birds Naturalist Sama Wareh had to show them. They were introduced to the Burrowing Owl, and learned how they hunt with their talons, how they hear their prey’s heartbeat, and live in holes…
Summer Campers get Snakey
In the Environmental Nature Center’s After Camp today, Campers were introduced to the world of snakes and their relationship with the environment. They started off with a brief hike to explore. Shortly after hiking, the campers found themselves drawing and coloring snakes made of paper plates. After carefully cutting them out, the campers took pictures…
Environmental Nature Center Launches New Website!
The Environmental Nature Center’s newly redesigned web site is now live. Encenter.org has a new streamlined look, is easier to navigate, and features expanded content including a calendar and blog. The redesign incorporates bold colors and graphics and completely new navigational tools. Access the ENC’s new website at www.encenter.org. “Our online visitors will now experience…