The Environmental Nature Center will be hosting two weeks of Winter Camp for children in K-6th grade. The first week of camp will take place from December 21-23 and the second session will take place from December 28-30. Campers are invited to participate for a full day of camp from 9am-3pm or a half-day…
The ENC recently launched a new website to keep the community informed on the progress of its new Nature Preschool. Encnaturepreschool.org went live recently and features information about the funding progress and plans for a green building design. Visitors to the website can preview the development progress of the ENC Nature Preschool and will have…
Girls Inc. of Orange County has partnered up with The Environmental Nature Center and will host programs pertaining to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at the ENC. The Girls Inc. STEM Club Mobile Robotics program will be at ENC on November 21st from 9am to 12pm to introduce students and their families to the…
The Alumni Collective is hosting a fundraiser in support of the Environmental Nature Center at The Stag Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, November 18th from 6 pm. This event will provide guests with a sneak peek of the return of the historic Stag Bar in Newport Beach, CA while donating 100% of food and beverage…
It’s that time of the year again – the Fall Faire at the Environmental Nature Center! On Sunday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ENC will host its largest fundraiser with over 3000 attendees annually. Come join in on all the fun at our most exciting event of the year! Decorate your…
The Environmental Nature Center has recently expanded our team. Valerie Bain is our new full-time Traveling Naturalist and Fiorella Gardella is our new Naturalist! Both are passionate about nature and education. Valerie and Fiorella are the perfect contribution to our team! Valerie started working for the ENC as a Summer Camp teacher in 2009 and we…
The Environmental Nature Center will host its annual appreciation dinner for its members, the “Taste of Twilight”, on September 30th at 5:30 pm. Guests are invited to walk the trails and participate in the fun activities the ENC staff has in store. Next, our guests will gather on the patio to enjoy a picnic dinner…
Welcome Aboard, Ali! Ali Aguarino has been working in science and outdoor education for almost 20 years. As the Facility Maintenance Manager, he is responsible for the protection and enhancement of the Environmental Nature Center’s grounds including the implementation of improvements and maintenance activities. He will also be teaching educational programs. Prior to working at the ENC,…
The Environmental Nature Center will one last Drum Circle this Summer on August 27, 7 – 8 pm (for families). Community members are invited to join facilitator Laurene Keane who will be providing drums for those who don’t have one. Cocoa will be provided, but bring your own reusable mug. $6 per person. $5 for members. Register…
On June 19, fathers and their sons will pack up their tents and sleeping bags and head to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach to enjoy some one-on-one time or participate in group father/son activities, including crawdad catching, raft building, and fire starter kit making. The fee is $115 for each Father/Son pair and…
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The Environmental Nature Center is seeking a Summer Camp Teacher/Naturalist! The Camp Teacher/Naturalist is responsible for teaching outdoor environmental and social science education programs to children. TheCamp Teacher/Naturalist’s goals are to encourage students’ awareness and appreciation of the environment, broaden students’ knowledge of science concepts, and foster students’ commitment to the protection of the natural environment….