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 for environmental education programs.
Guests bid on works by Townley, Cheryl Ekstrom, Daniel Oropeza, Haleh Mashian, Kristin Fritz, Joni Pakes, Paul Marto, Roger Webb, Wally Pacholka, Din Weygand, Sama Wareh and members of the Laguna Plein Air Artists Association.
Artist and ENC Traveling Naturalist Sama Wareh working on a live painting during the Green Tie Affair. The painting auctioned off at $500.