by Brittney Gonzalez, ENC Communications Intern. Kids and nature…have you ever felt that your child needs to spend more time outside in nature? You’re not the only one, in fact there are many parents who feel the same way, but don’t know how to go about incorporating nature into their children’s lives. In order to…
A Day in the Life of a Little Naturalist Camper!
by Brittney Gonzalez, ENC Intern Today I had the pleasure of working with Sue, Valerie, Karis and many of our little naturalists attending winter camp. It was amazing having the opportunity to adventure, eat and craft with everyone. On our trail hike, Sue found the exoskeleton of a crayfish. Did another animal ate him for a…
Condors & Cocktails come to the ENC!
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will celebrate the addition of a new life-sized California Condor display during the Condors & Cocktails fundraiser on January 23, 2019 at 5:30PM. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine donated by Esser Vineyards, and signature condor themed cocktails. Proceeds from the event, including a condor trivia contest and silent auction,…
Hands-on Experience with Nature
I had an amazing time as an intern at the ENC! Not only were the staff incredibly kind and fun to work with, but it also allowed me to build skills that I could bring to future professions. I currently work in a research lab at UC Irvine studying malaria-resistant mosquitoes, and what made my…
Hands-on… more than a couple words in our mission
As an animal care intern, I was responsible for tending to the needs of various animals at the ENC. The hands-on experience prepared me for the number of fieldwork studies I conducted through past and current semesters. I am so grateful for the many opportunities that allowed me to grow out of my comfort zone,…
Service Learning Success!
The ENC is a priceless opportunity for learning and hands on experience. As an animal care intern I was able to not only care for many of Californias wonderful natural wildlife, but I was able to help educate any visitors as well. Whether that was through helping young children get to have a close up…
Dedicating my life to help all creatures great and small
Hi, my name is Sabrina Pham. I have been volunteering at Environmental Nature Center since Spring of 2017. As a volunteer, I have earned a reputation for providing the best care and documenting the care for the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Volunteering at the ENC has given me great understanding of how important it is to provide…
My Experience as an ENC Animal Care Intern
I had the greatest experience volunteering throughout my Senior year of high school as an Animal Care Intern at the Environmental Nature Center. I had the pleasure of working with happy and motivated people that sustain a great environment for our Animal Ambassadors in order to educate children, and even adults, about them and the…
The Birds are Back in Town!
by Mindy Schwartz, ENC Outreach Coordinator Harmonie Wooley didn’t always have an affinity for birds. But four years ago, out of a desire to share a fun activity with her son, she signed the two of them up for falconry classes down in San Juan Capistrano. From there she fell in love with birds of…
Winter Camp at the Environmental Nature Center
by Brittany Gonzalez, ENC Communications Intern Have you ever felt like your children experience nature less than you did as a child? Well you’re not the only one, and science has proven it! There is a recent study that shows our kids spend 50% less time outdoors than their parents did as children. As unimaginable…
Artisans Marketplace Preview: David W Shuyler
I was born in SO CA, the son of a Kansas cabinet maker. As a ‘4th’ generation wood worker from a young age I’ve appreciated the effects of rubbing sandpaper on wood and seeing its beauty shine. I went to Newport Harbor High School and made my first contribution to the ENC (Environmental Nature Center) as a…
Artisans MarketplacePreview: Shoulda, Coulda, Wooda!
My name is Jadyn Coulter and I am 13 years old. I am one of the youngest members of the Orange County Scroll Saw Association, and I have been cutting wood for five years. I have three scroll saws and my favorite one is the Excalibur. My favorite style for the scroll saw is compound…