OC Wild Calendar |
Little Songbirds: Snow Day |
| Start Date: February 07, 2012 |
End Date: February 07, 2012 |
 | 9AM
Children age 3 - 5 and their adult friends are invited to join Beth Syverson, Artistic Director of Con Brio Studios, to learn about how we all can care for Planet Earth. We will use music as a fun and effective tool to help children remember our inter-connectedness with all things. $8 per child. This is a PARENT PARTICIPATION class. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Nature Walk |
| Start Date: February 08, 2012 |
End Date: February 08, 2012 |
 | 2-3PM. Gather the grandkids and join us at the ENC for a casual meander through the Nature Center with Mrs. G! Learn how to tell how old a tree is, observe the layers of the forest, and discover how both people and animals use local, native plants. RSVP is required. Space is limited. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Free.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Full Moon Walk for the Family |
| Start Date: February 08, 2012 |
End Date: February 08, 2012 |
 | 6PM. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Coffee and cocoa will be provided, but bring your reusable mug. Flashlights are discouraged. This program is for humans age 7 and up. This event is $6/participant & $5 for members. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Yoga in Nature |
| Start Date: February 08, 2012 |
End Date: February 08, 2012 |
 | 12:30-1:30PM. Visit the ENC to relax and strengthen with some basic to intermediate yoga techniques. Yoga works on the body and mind and is suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives us tools for relaxation and concentration. Some previous yoga experience is helpful. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, otherwise we have some available to borrow. Wear stretchy or loose clothes. Drop in fee: $6 ($5 for members). Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org for info.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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After School with Starr Ranch Biologists |
| Start Date: February 09, 2012 |
End Date: February 24, 2012 |
 | The staff at Starr Ranch, a 4000-acre Audubon Sanctuary in southeast Orange County, invites kids ages 8 – 12 to visit the Ranch after school from 3:30-5:00 pm on Thursdays Feb. 9, 16, and 23, OR Fridays Feb. 10, 17, and 24. The first afternoon, kids will learn how our biologists study hawks using radio telemetry. Next, the kids will learn how to identify the large predatory mammals at Starr Ranch using animal sign. The third afternoon, kids will go on a nature walk with staff biologists. The cost is $30 for the three-day session and reservations are required. Wear clothes for outdoor walking. Rain dates by arrangement. Reservations online at www.starr-ranch.org. Questions: 949-858-0309. |
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| Posted By: Scott Gibson |
Email: sgibson@audubon.org
Phone: (949)858-0309 |
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How to Draw and Paint Native Plants and Animals |
| Start Date: February 09, 2012 |
End Date: February 09, 2012 |
 | February 9th, 16th, 23rd, 6:30 to 8:00 pm $60/ 3 sessions or $25 per class. Join Artist and Traveling Naturalist Sama Wareh for a 3-part session on how to Draw and Paint Native Plants and Animals. Learn drawing and painting skills while also learning interesting facts and plants and animals. Each participant will complete one or two paintings, and if they choose, will learn artistic natural methods for framing their art piece. All materials are provided. To RSVP, call (949) 645-8489.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Moonlit Marshmallows |
| Start Date: February 10, 2012 |
End Date: February 10, 2012 |
| Make a warm and gooey s'more by the campfire. Each session is one hour. Bring a flashlight and dress warm. Fee is per person; adults must accompany children under 18. All ages welcome. Cost: $3 per person. Session one is 6-7 p.m. Session two is 7 - 8 p.m. Turtle Rock Nature Center in Irvine. To register visit www.Irvinequickreg.org. Registration codes: #108112 (Session one) & 108113 (Session two). |
| Posted By: Amy Litton |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Science Nerd Series: Physics Phun |
| Start Date: February 10, 2012 |
End Date: February 10, 2012 |
 | 3-4:30PM. Nerds age 7-12 are invited to spend an afternoon letting their amazing nerd shine through. Cruise on over to the Environmental Nature Center’s outdoor classroom and discover how physics rule the world around us! Ever wonder why you should wear a seatbelt? PHYSICS! We will play with Newton’s Laws of Motion and perform a famous “magic” trick involving a tablecloth. Did you know that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction? Through a series of experiments, we will discover just that! Isaac Newton would be so proud. Space is limited, RSVP required. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org. No walk-ins. Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). $10/student. Pre-payment is required. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Lose that Lawn! A Native Plant Landscaping Workshop |
| Start Date: February 11, 2012 |
End Date: February 11, 2012 |
 | Ready to get rid of that expensive, water-guzzling, high maintenance lawn? Take the ecologically responsible step of replacing your lawn with natives! Join native plant landscape professional Reginald Durant of Back to Natives for a day of discussion and hands-on activity. As we remove John's lawn (yes, we're putting you to work!), we will discuss the reasons for doing so. Reginald will describe and demonstrate Back to Natives lawn removal strategy, and share some of the do's and don'ts of lawn removal - including why we never, ever use herbicides! If time permits we will begin work on the rainwater harvesting system. This class if FREE, but donations are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP for this workshop, send an email to info@backtonatives.org. Space is limited. Register Today. |
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Little Naturalists: I Heart Nature |
| Start Date: February 13, 2012 |
End Date: February 13, 2012 |
 | Reservations required! 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. On 2-13-12 we’ll read the book “I Love You: A Rebus Poem” by Jean Marzollo, go on a hike to hug some trees, pick up trash to show Mother Nature that we love her, make a seed ball to help flowers grow in the Center and make a Valentine’s Day craft to give to someone we love! Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to reserve a space for your child. Reservations required! Fee: $6 ($5 for members). |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Little Songbirds: Flower Bouquet for Valentine's Day |
| Start Date: February 14, 2012 |
End Date: February 14, 2012 |
 | 9AM
Children age 3 - 5 and their adult friends are invited to join Beth Syverson, Artistic Director of Con Brio Studios, to learn about how we all can care for Planet Earth. We will use music as a fun and effective tool to help children remember our inter-connectedness with all things. $8 per child. This is a PARENT PARTICIPATION class. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Yoga in Nature |
| Start Date: February 15, 2012 |
End Date: February 15, 2012 |
 | 12:30-1:30PM. Visit the ENC to relax and strengthen with some basic to intermediate yoga techniques. Yoga works on the body and mind and is suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives us tools for relaxation and concentration. Some previous yoga experience is helpful. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, otherwise we have some available to borrow. Wear stretchy or loose clothes. Drop in fee: $6 ($5 for members). Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org for info.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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The United States Forest Service & Back to Natives Restoration |
| Start Date: February 16, 2012 |
End Date: February 16, 2012 |
 | Thursday evenings and Saturdays, February 16 – March 24, 2012
Ecological restoration is a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing healthy ecosystems. This program is for those interested in the restoration and conservation of Orange County wildlands. Successful habitat restoration ensures that native species are protected while non-native species are removed efficiently, and with minimal human impact to the site. This program will acquaint participants with non-chemical, low impact weed removal methods. Back to Natives Restoration, in a cooperative agreement with the Cleveland National Forest, provides hands on training for restoration volunteers over the course of this 6 week training program. Each training session will focus on specific aspects of the restoration process from rudimentary tool identification and tool and trail safety training, to native and non-native plant identification, proper site entry/exit protocol as well as mechanical/physical abatement techniques to reduce soil disturbance and possible weed seed germination. Who’s invited? Anyone interested in hiking Orange County trails to identify invasive plants, remove them when possible, and report them when assistance is needed. Staff and Volunteers from all wildland agencies, organizations and non-profits are also welcome to participate, and then share the knowledge and skills gained to restore their own lands. Where: All lectures will be at the Tustin REI Community Room, Field Labs will be in the Cleveland National Forest and other locations TBA within Orange County. Age requirement: 16 years and older. Individuals younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tuition: $60.00 for volunteer and $300.00 for agency/organization staff. Textbook & sanitizing kit required. Email restoration@backtonatives.org for a registration form.
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Hummingbird Walk |
| Start Date: February 18, 2012 |
End Date: February 18, 2012 |
 | Saturday, 2-18-12, 10AM
Saturday, 2-18-12, 1PM
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. Cost is $6 per guest ($5 for members). Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Native Plant Sale! |
| Start Date: February 18, 2012 |
End Date: February 18, 2012 |
 | Are you ready to SAVE MONEY on water and landscape maintenance? Whether your goal is to draw more butterflies or birds to your yard, save water, reduce pesticide use, or showcase color throughout the year, native plants can help! This sale will feature many hummingbird friendly plants! Call 949-645-8489 for more info. The ENC is located at 1601 16th Street, in Newport Beach, CA. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Presidents Week Camp at the Environmental Nature Center! |
| Start Date: February 20, 2012 |
End Date: February 23, 2012 |
 | Educational outdoor fun for campers in K - 6th GD.
February 20 - 23
Camp: 9AM to 1PM ❘ $175
After Camp: 1-3PM ❘ $80
Each day, campers (divided into small groups by age) will rotate between three fabulous Camp Teachers, where they will participate in exciting, age appropriate hands-on activities. 10% discount for members! For more info visit www.encenter.org/programs/naturecamp.shtml
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Wanted: Junior Naturalist Volunteers |
| Start Date: February 20, 2012 |
End Date: February 23, 2012 |
 | The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is seeking a few great high school students to volunteer as Junior Naturalists during our upcoming Camps:
This is a perfect opportunity for teenage volunteers who enjoy working with children, and it provides an excellent experience to include on a resume or college application. Although it is a volunteer position, NEW applicants must interview to be eligible. Training is required for new AND experienced Junior Naturalists. Mandatory training is on 2-15-12 (for President’s Week) and 4-4-12 (for Spring Break) from 3-5PM
A Junior Naturalist application/reference form can be downloaded at www.encenter.org. Once we receive the application and reference form, we will contact the applicant to schedule an interview. Returning JN's need not submit a new reference form, but please submit a new application.
Students, not parents, are responsible for communicating with ENC staff regarding the Junior Naturalist position. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Stories Under the Stars |
| Start Date: February 27, 2012 |
End Date: February 27, 2012 |
 | 6:30PM. 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 and Native American storytellers told as we sit under the stars. Coffee and cocoa will be provided, but bring your reusable mug. This program is for humans age 7 and up. This event is $6/participant & $5 for members. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Little Songbirds: B-I-N-G-O |
| Start Date: February 28, 2012 |
End Date: February 28, 2012 |
 | 9AM
Children age 3 ╨ 5 and their adult friends are invited to join Beth Syverson, Artistic Director of Con Brio Studios, to learn about how we all can care for Planet Earth. We will use music as a fun and effective tool to help children remember our inter-connectedness with all things. $8 per child. This is a PARENT PARTICIPATION class. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Getting there, Greener. |
| Start Date: March 01, 2012 |
End Date: March 01, 2012 |
 | 6PM
Join us at the ENC for a very special evening with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)! Learn ways to get off the road, and onto a bus, train, carpool, or bike. Discover ridesharing -- a positive force in the community that helps protect the environment and the quality of life in Orange County. Learn how to ride the bus! Getting around Orange County can be easy and inexpensive when you ride the bus. OCTA’s countywide system has 77 bus routes and 6,200 bus stops to get you practically anywhere you want to go in Orange County. Bus riding basics will be provided, including: how to ride, reading a schedule, riding tips, using a bike rack, safety and security. Guests who complete a quick survey will receive a promotional one-day bus pass! Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. FREE. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Junior Green Thumbs |
| Start Date: March 07, 2012 |
End Date: March 28, 2012 |
| Get garden-ready learning about worms and bugs that make our gardens their home through crafts, games and stories. Each child will also plant a miniature garden to take home. Ages 3-5. Parent participation is required. Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Turtle Rock Nature Center in Irvine. Cost: $34. To register visit www.irvinequickreg.org. Registration code: 108136. |
| Posted By: Amy Litton |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Kite Flying in Bommer Canyon |
| Start Date: March 10, 2012 |
End Date: March 10, 2012 |
 | Celebrate spring by making and flying kites in Irvine's Bommer Canyon. Event includes kite making materials, demonstations, safety tips and time to fly kites in the beautiful canyon. All ages welcome. Adults must accompany chldren under 18. Saturday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. Cost: $6 per person. To register visit www.Irvinequickreg.org. Registration code: 93858. |
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| Posted By: Amy Litton |
Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us
Phone: (949)724-6738 |
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Wanted: Junior Naturalist Volunteers |
| Start Date: April 09, 2012 |
End Date: April 12, 2012 |
 | The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is seeking a few great high school students to volunteer as Junior Naturalists during our upcoming Camps.
This is a perfect opportunity for teenage volunteers who enjoy working with children, and it provides an excellent experience to include on a resume or college application. Although it is a volunteer position, NEW applicants must interview to be eligible. Training is required for new AND experienced Junior Naturalists. Mandatory training is on 4-4-12 (for Spring Break) from 3-5PM
A Junior Naturalist application/reference form can be downloaded at www.encenter.org. Once we receive the application and reference form, we will contact the applicant to schedule an interview. Returning JN's need not submit a new reference form, but please submit a new application.
Students, not parents, are responsible for communicating with ENC staff regarding the Junior Naturalist position.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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