It’s that time of year again! The only time when you can dress up like ghouls and goblins, give everybody a good scare, consume unbelievable amounts of candy, and (our personal favorite)… carve pumpkins! Pumpkin carving is a good, old-fashioned way to spend time with friends and family. So if you’re looking for an early…
Whole Foods Market just opened a new store in Newport Beach! To celebrate they are holding a Community Giving Day on October 17th. Whole Foods Markets hold Community Giving Days to help support and better communities they are involved in throughout the nation. They will be donating 5% of that day’s net sales to the…
Last night at the ENC’s annual Taste of Twilight member and volunteer appreciation dinner, the ENC staff presented Museum Docent Dennis Campbell with this year’s “Volunteer of the Year” Award. We have had the pleasure of working with Dennis since 2009… 1161 hours that we’ve recorded. Dennis volunteers his time at the front desk –…
Jamison “Jamie” Searles began visiting the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) as a camper when she was in elementary school. Those fond memories and experiences made a huge impact on her. Now, as a high schooler, Jamie has been an ENC Junior Naturalist for more than three years. She donates her time to help further the…
Big yellow school buses are a common sight at The Environmental Nature Center from late September through mid June. They bring groups of children for science and social science field trips. Just the phrase “field trip” makes most students excited about a day outside of school. However, a day out of the classroom does not…
This Summer the ENC staff have had the pleasure of working with intern Marc Vukcevich. Marc, who’s been coming here since he was two, loves to direct his time and energy into making the ENC a more enjoyable place for everyone. He started volunteering for the ENC in June, and he will be entering Mater…
The Summer Nature Campers at the Environmental Nature Center enjoyed a presentation on Birds of Prey today! Campers flocked to see the birds Naturalist Sama Wareh had to show them. They were introduced to the Burrowing Owl, and learned how they hunt with their talons, how they hear their prey’s heartbeat, and live in holes…
In the Environmental Nature Center’s After Camp today, Campers were introduced to the world of snakes and their relationship with the environment. They started off with a brief hike to explore. Shortly after hiking, the campers found themselves drawing and coloring snakes made of paper plates. After carefully cutting them out, the campers took pictures…
The Environmental Nature Center’s newly redesigned web site is now live. Encenter.org has a new streamlined look, is easier to navigate, and features expanded content including a calendar and blog. The redesign incorporates bold colors and graphics and completely new navigational tools. Access the ENC’s new website at www.encenter.org. “Our online visitors will now experience…
ENC Nature Camper Dylan is turning nine in July, but he is forgoing birthday presents to help tigers. Dylan, a student at Eastblufff Elementary, is trying to raise $1,000 to donate toward the new Tiger Trail exhibit at San Diego Zoo Safari Park by his July 13 birthday. From Dylan’s mom’s blog, “Life with Dylan”:…
My name is Jared Schafer, I am 10 years old and I live in Southern California. I learned about Wolf Haven when a speaker came to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach to tell us about wolves and Wolf Haven. She talked about wolves and the need for Wolf Haven to protect those wolves…
The Environmental Nature Center hosted our annual “Green Tie Affair” on June 2. The event, in celebration of the ENC’s 40th Anniversary, featured Allan Schoenherr, acclaimed nature photographer and author of several books, including “A Natural History of California.” Live and silent art auctions showcased the talents of well-known local artists. The event raised $25,000…