Every November, 33 million monarch butterflies migrate up to 2,800 miles to Mexico for their winter hibernation, escaping the freezing winter temperatures in the United States. For several months, they’ll take shelter in oyamel fir trees, returning to the very same tree every year. However, in recent years, scientists have noticed the monarch population to…
Calling all Ravens: This summer, the ENC will be hosting a new and unique camp for 7th and 8th graders called Order of the Raven. It will be taking place from July 7-17, from 9am-3pm. This eight day-long experience is an opportunity for students to learn life skills, get in touch with their innate capacity for contribution,…
It is spring and the butterflies are officially back in town. The grand re-opening of the ENC Butterfly House will be during the Spring Fair on Sunday, May 4th. The butterfly house will feature various butterfly species native to Orange County, including Mourning Cloak, Monarch, and California Dogface (our state butterfly). The butterfly house will…
What is the “Fire Circle Stage,” you might ask? It is the Environmental Nature Center’s outdoor entertainment stage that wraps around a fire pit. Local organizations will be performing and presenting at the “Fire Circle Stage” during the Spring Fair on May 4, 2014. Come check out live performances by the Young Singers of Orange…
Attention animal lovers: Scorpions, lizards and wolves (oh my)! Are you an animal lover? Come check out a variety of amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, insects and more at the 9th annual Spring Faire, hosted by the Environmental Nature Center on May 4, 2014! Visitors will include representatives from the Orange County Bird of…
At the ENC’s 9th annual Spring Faire, children, ages 4-18, will have the opportunity to exhibit their art during the Children’s Art Show and Contest on May 4, 2014. This is an exciting event that only happens once a year and an excellent opportunity for children and young adults to create art with the theme,…
Indulge in the flavors of spring at the Taste of Orange County that will take place at the ENC’s 9th Annual Spring Faire! The Taste of Orange County will bring many of the local restaurants and caterers serving Orange County together to showcase their favorite menu items. Restaurants include Avanti Cafe, Kean Coffee, Sensitive Sweets,…
On June 30, the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) will begin its 37th year of Summer Nature Camp for children entering Kindergarten through 8th grade! This year’s Summer Nature Camp is divided into eight week-long sessions. Weekly themes include Nature Play, Time Travelers, Time Travelers, Outdoor Creativity, Science Safari, Mad Science, Earth Heroes, Outdoor Adventure, and…
Debating whether your child will benefit from preschool? A new report confirms that early education is crucial to child development and influences children well into adulthood. Those who received early education are healthier adults in their 30s and 40s, with lower blood pressure and lower levels of obesity, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Programs with…
Up, up, and away! The ENC sponsored a team to compete in the world’s largest rocket contest, the annual Team America Rocketry Challenge, alongside more than 700 teams and 7,000 students in 48 states. Over the last 8 months, the ENC team – consisting of four students in grades 7 to 12 – has been…
The ENC’s Spring Break Nature Camp is April 7-10. Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade will explore themes including Mad Science, “Hurray for Spring!” Past, Present and Future, “Back in the Day…” and In the footsteps of John Muir. The ENC’s Nature Camp is an easy and safe way for children to get engaged in…
Orange County has long been home to a host of internationally inspired culinary options, but only recently has it offered its community authentic, gourmet Australian bakery items, handmade fresh daily using only the highest quality ingredients, including locally sourced meats and produce – thanks to the opening of Pie-Not in Costa Mesa. Driving this new…