An Evening with Gary Griggs July 18, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Free and open to all. The Environmental Nature Center is hosting a talk featuring speaker Gary Griggs, Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His speciality is the study of diverse ways in which coastal hazards affect human…
First day of ENC Science Explorers camp a Success!
by Melissa Pepper, ENC Communications Intern Another summer of Science Explorers Camps is underway! Session One: Tidepool Discovery began today with its enthusiastic campers at the Back Bay Science Center. The day began with a meet and greet and games with the LIT as campers were welcomed in. As a group they decided on rules…
The 2018-19 Teachers Night Out Schedule is HERE!
by Amelia Kimberlin, ENC Communications Intern Interested in learning new ways to inject your curriculum with some fun and fresh nature-themed activities? Look no further, because the ENC’s Teachers Night Out is coming up! Kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers are invited to participate in mini-workshops throughout the Nature Center and learn hands-on activities to teach…
Renewable Energy: Where is Southern California in the “Green” Movement?
by Angelica Camacho, ENC Communications Intern With advancements in research and technology, we know two basic principles of modern energy use: greenhouse gas emissions are bad for the environment and renewable energy sources wreak far less havoc on the environment. Thankfully, our emissions are decreasing in recent years and renewable energy actually makes up nearly…
Navigating the Land
By: Angelica Camacho, ENC Communications Intern Our ancestors lived in harmony with the landscape of earth and skies. They navigated using the sun and stars. Over time, many humans have lost these skills in exchange for easy and convenient tools like navigation apps that tell us exactly where to go, turn by turn. These conveniences…
On A Magical Do Nothing Day
by Amelia Kimberlin, ENC Communications Intern Join us on June 24 for another installment of the Environmental Nature Center’s Reading in the Redwoods program. This program is a great way for children and parents to appreciate a great book together while relaxing under the canopy of our beautiful towering Redwood trees! In this edition of…
Looking for Leaders
by Angelica Camacho, ENC Communications Intern Are you a responsible, reliable, curious and adventurous high school student? Looking for hands-on volunteer experience? Apply to become a Leader in Training here at the Environmental Nature Center! The Leaders in Training (LIT) program provides students with an excellent opportunity to practice responsibility and leadership as they assist…
ENC Nature Camper turned Intern!
My name is Amelia Kimberlin and I am excited to be the new communications intern at the Environmental Nature Center! I am currently working to complete an honors bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature at the University of British Columbia. I was drawn to the Communications Internship at the ENC because of my positive…
Turning a Passion into a Profession
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…