Below are descriptions of some of the public programs offered occasionally at the ENC.
Check our events calendar to see when they are offered and to sign up online!
For Kids |
For Adults |
Evening Programs |
Weekend Walks |
| [tooltip title=”” content=”Little Naturalist programs are outdoor experiential education classes designed for 3 – 5 year olds and their adult guardians. Activities are designed to encourage exploration and discovery and to enrich a child’s emerging physical and cognitive skills. Parents remain with children at all times.” type=”classic” ]Little Naturalists[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”The ENC’s After School Adventures programs will get your curious child outside and learning even when school is not in session! With hands-on and engaging activities, learning is a true adventure. For children ages 6-12. Parents remain with children at all times.” type=”classic” ]After School Adventures[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”Drop the kids off at the ENC then spend the night painting the town red! Activities may include fort building, hide and seek, arts and crafts, fire ring skits, hanging out with our educational animals, etc. A delicious dinner of pizza and fruit juice will be provided. Rain or shine. Appropriate for kids age 6-12.” type=”classic” ]Parent’s Night Out![/tooltip] | [tooltip title=”” content=”Have you heard of “furoshiki?” These beautiful Japanese wrapping cloths have been getting a lot of attention lately. They’re an eco-friendly way to wrap gifts, carry groceries, decorate the home, and so much more! Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell for an evening of creative wrapping, and learn techniques for wrapping everything from wine bottles to watermelons.” type=”classic” ]Creative Wrapping: Furoshiki[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”The ENC Excellent Educator series brings all kinds of educators together for fun afternoons of learning exciting hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. Everyone is invited! Classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders and parents – anyone who wants to be a better educator. Attend three “Excellent Educator Series” workshops and receive an ENC t-shirt and an “ENC Excellent Educator” certificate to show off to your peers (and your students).” type=”classic” ]ENC Excellent Educator Series[/tooltip] | [tooltip title=”” content=”Many cultures tell stories about the stars and their meanings. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell on the darkest night of the month under the New Moon to learn to identify some of the major constellations and enjoy the tales that the Greek storytellers told as we sit under the stars. This program is for humans age 8 and up.” type=”classic” ]Stories Under the Stars[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Flashlights are discouraged. This program is for humans age 6 and up.” type=”classic” ]Full Moon Walk[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”Come and meet other locals from the community and enjoy a campfire with storytelling followed by a night hike. S’mores will be provided. This program is for all ages!” type=”classic” ]Community Campfire & Evening Hike[/tooltip] | [tooltip title=”” content=”The recent rains have resulted in a plethora of mysterious mushrooms popping up throughout the Center. Join Gregg Miller, wildlife biologist, as he searches the Center to find the fruiting bodies of fungus. Find out about some local fungi! Rain or shine (hopefully rain).” type=”classic” ]Mushroom Walk[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell for a walk in the ENC to search for hummingbirds and their nests. Hummingbirds, called “flying jewels” by the early Spanish explorers hover in space, power dive and fly backwards and sideways! Learn where these tiny bits of non-stop energy get their fuel, discover how they “broadcast” their color, and learn which plants depend on them for pollination. ” type=”classic” ]Hummingbird Walk[/tooltip][tooltip title=”” content=”The Trail of Beauty was developed by renowned environmental educator Joseph Cornell. In the Trail of Beauty, inspirational quotes are placed along the trail. Guests walk silently along the path, reading and reflecting while feeling inspiration from the natural world. Bring a friend, but come prepared to spend some quiet time alone in nature.” type=”classic” ]Trail of Beauty[/tooltip] |