by Amelia Kimberlin, ENC Communications Intern Newport Harbor High School student Lucy Nitz is delighted to be the newest Animal Care Intern at the Environmental Nature Center! She first learned about the ENC as a kid through her attendance on field trips to the Center, later becoming a Leader in Training when she entered high…
Welcome to Angelica our new intern!
by Angelica Camacho, ENC Communications Intern When you can go on a quick hike on your break, or take a seat in the Redwood Forest, there cannot be a better place to intern than the Environmental Nature Center. My name is Angelica Camacho and I am thrilled to begin my experience interning for the center…
Science Explorers Camp
Calling all water-loving scientific 9 to11-year-old campers! It’s almost time for the Environmental Nature Center’s Science Explorers Camp located at the Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach. The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) offers eight 4-day camps during the summer, each with a different theme. During camp, you will canoe through estuary waters, interact with…
Environmental Nature Center To Host Summer Soiree
By Kathy Ochiai Where in Newport Beach can you enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres with a fine cocktail next to the sound of a rippling stream? That would be at the Environmental Nature Center, of course! On Saturday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. the ENC will be hosting its annual Summer Soiree. Guests will be supporting…
Perfect Mediums For Making Art In The Great Outdoors
by Jennifer Dawson, freelance contributor Getting outdoors and spending time in nature is a healthy, enjoyable pursuit, whether you are running, hiking or painting. Drawing landscapes as you see them right before you or honing in on a single flower that is still growing provides an opportunity to relax and feed your creative craving. It can…
EVENTually, all good internships come to an end.
By: Connie Loo, Event Planning Intern I have been volunteering at the Environmental Nature Center for the past ten weeks as an event planning intern. The Environmental Nature Center is a great place for children to learn about nature through hands-on experience in five acres of nature trails. I would definitely recommend the ENC as…
Green Camps For Children: Raising Awareness For Clean Technology And Environment
by Jennifer Dawson, freelance contributor Exhaust from cars and vehicles is one of the major sources of air pollution with 75% of carbon monoxide emissions in the US collectively caused by motor vehicles (EPA). UNICEF says that nearly one in seven children experience health problems from the effects of air pollution. The air inside a car…
Fun and Useful Weather Concepts for Budding Meteorologists
by Jennifer Dawson, Freelance Contributor Most of the learning experiences that children have today are led by the use of technology (such as tablets or computers). Rather than going out into the world to study a subject, children and teens sit behind a device to read and watch media about a given topic. Studies have shown that…
Off to a Good Start: Designing Eco-Friendly Weddings on a Budget
by Jennifer Dawson, Freelance Contributor An estimated $72 billion is spent on 2.4 million weddings each year. The amount of waste wedding ceremonies generate is horrendous with more than a billion tonnes of trash and 66 tonnes of CO2 produced in just one day. More couples also spend time on planning an outstanding guest experience to…
Photography on the Trail
by Jorge Serrato, ENC Communications Intern Have you ever wanted to go hiking and capture the moments? Well now you can, by joining us here at the ENC where we will teach you everything you need to know about hiking on the wild trails of beautiful Orange County. Throughout the year we have monthly opportunities…
Immerse Your Spiritual Side In Eco-Therapy
by Jennifer Dawson, Freelance Contributor Numerous studies are consistently proving that being outside makes you healthier and in many cases, it also helps to make us happier people. Spending more time with nature provides us with many benefits, no matter what age we are, from positive nature experiences for young children right up to helping fight the everyday stresses that…
Explore, Adventure and Learn at ENC Spring Break Camp
by Jorge Serrato, ENC Communications Intern Let your children learn and explore the outdoors and everything nature has to offer. The Environmental Nature Center’s Spring Break Camp is an amazing opportunity for your children to learn and grow with the help of our amazing staff Naturalists. Our team will lead the campers through fun and…