OC Wild Calendar |
Yoga Hike |
| Start Date: March 10, 2010 |
End Date: March 10, 2010 |
| 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Stretch your mind and body on this 2.4-mile hike with a yoga twist over steep and even terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Aliso & Wood Canyons |
| Start Date: March 11, 2010 |
End Date: March 11, 2010 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (100-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood (turns into Pacific Park) and right on Canyon Vista to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Stories Under the Stars |
| Start Date: March 12, 2010 |
End Date: March 12, 2010 |
 | 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 hike under the stars. This event is free for members, and $5/ participant for non-members. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Wildflower Hike--Dilley Preserve |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 13, 2010 |
| 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Learn to identify native spring bloomers with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Trailside Encounters |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 13, 2010 |
| 9:00-10:30 a.m.: There are always new encounters along the trail! Hear the latest wildlife gossip on this easy, 1-mile hike with OC Parks Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Little Naturalists: Fabulous Flowers! |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 13, 2010 |
| Join us for this parent and child playtime to learn about flowers! We’ll learn that flowers produce seeds, and provide food for animals. We’ll act out a flower “skit,” use magnifying lenses to look for tiny pollinators on Spring flowers, plant seeds to take home, and make a flower craft! Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. $6/child. $5 for members. |
| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Advanced Bird Banding Workshop |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 14, 2010 |
| Audubon California’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County invites you to our spring advnaced bird banding workshop for adults. The workshop will be taught by ornithologist Jessica Griffiths, who has led multiple bird banding workshops with Peter Pyle. This advanced banding workshop is for more experienced banders who want to take their skills to the next level. Students will learn advanced ageing & sexing of land birds in the hand by plumage. Discussions will cover detailed analysis of the molt cycle and bird plumage characteristics and advanced use of the Pyle guide. The workshop runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. The cost is $120 or $125 for tent camping (BYO lunch & snacks; morning coffee & bagels provided). To RSVP call Jessica at 949-858-0309 or email Jessica.L.Griffiths@gmail.com. |
| Posted By: Scott Gibson |
Email: sgibson@audubon.org
Phone: (949)858-0309 |
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Volunteer Training & Orientation |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 13, 2010 |
| 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Learn about various volunteer opportunities with Laguna Canyon Foundation. No experience required. For information and reservations call 949-923-2235 or e-mail volunteer@lagunacanyon.org. Laguna Coast wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Free (parking fee waived). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Rethinking School Lunches with Chef Ann Cooper |
| Start Date: March 13, 2010 |
End Date: March 13, 2010 |
 | The Renegade Lunch Lady comes to "The OC"
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:00am - 10:30am
Chef Ann Cooper is a celebrated author, chef, educator, and enduring advocate for better food for all children. Ann, a relentless voice of reform, wants to see nutritious meals replace the highly processed meals currently served in our nation’s schools. Her educational seminars, like the Slow Food Time for Lunch Campaign, focus on the links between food, family, farming and children’s health. Come learn what you can do to change the way our children eat… one lunch at a time. RSVP to 949-645-8489 or lori@encenter.org
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Recreational Mountain Bike Ride--Aliso & Wood Canyons |
| Start Date: March 14, 2010 |
End Date: March 14, 2010 |
| 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Enjoy coastal canyon views on this intermediate, 10-mile ride over steep terrain (1,000-ft elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right on AWMA and left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: March 14, 2010 |
End Date: March 14, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Weekends at the Nix Nature Center: Awakening Snakes |
| Start Date: March 14, 2010 |
End Date: March 14, 2010 |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m.: As spring approaches, snakes emerge from their winter dens, warm themselves in the sun and begin to wander the hills in search of prey. Bring your curiosity to interact, touch and learn about these intriguing creatures. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Sponsored by Laguna Canyon Foundation and offered by OC Parks. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Native Plant Landscape IRRIGATION Workshop |
| Start Date: March 14, 2010 |
End Date: March 14, 2010 |
 | March 14, 9AM - 12PM
Join Back to Natives for a FREE workshop for the community. Participants will learn how to install irrigation in a native landscape in a Newport Beach yard designed by Back to Natives. Bring your gloves and be ready to help! RSVP to info@backtonatives.org
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Yoga for Seniors |
| Start Date: March 16, 2010 |
End Date: March 16, 2010 |
| 9:00-10:30 a.m.: Enjoy a peaceful, 1.5-mile walk in our lovely canyons as you learn yoga stretches, breathing and relaxation exercises with Laguna Canyon Foundation senior volunteers. Please bring towel and water. Wear a hat, comfortable clothing and sunscreen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Wonders of the Sea: Marine Jewels of Southern California's Coast |
| Start Date: March 16, 2010 |
End Date: March 16, 2010 |
 | Please join us for a presentation and book signing with award-winning photographer Marc Shargel.
Marc will take readers on a visual voyage beneath Southern California's ocean. His presentation features beautiful images from iconic coastal areas. It reveals a dazzling undersea world that most area residents have never experienced. A debate is now underway to decide whether these areas' marine life will receive new protection under the California Marine Life Protection act. Ecology, marine biology, natural history interwoven with human history all emerge from the pages of Wonders of the Sea. Everyone is welcome - admission is free. RSVP to 949-645-8489 or lori@encenter.org
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Green Building Tour at the ENC |
| Start Date: March 18, 2010 |
End Date: March 18, 2010 |
 | Being "green" is becoming more important to homeowners and businesses, but what exactly does that mean and where do you begin? Join us for a tour of the ENC's new "green" Learning Center -- the first building to achieve LEED Platinum status in Orange County - to learn what being "green" is all about and how to make your home and business more environmentally friendly, reduce your carbon footprint and incorporate renewable energy. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and begins with a short presentation describing the green building techniques and features used in the Learning Center. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. [Private group tours available.] |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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ABCs of Yoga for Kids |
| Start Date: March 18, 2010 |
End Date: March 18, 2010 |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Children ages 6-10 will explore a fun-filled yoga experience in a wilderness setting with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $18 for 6-class series, $4/child drop in. Website: http://www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Dilley Preserve |
| Start Date: March 18, 2010 |
End Date: March 18, 2010 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike on steep and uneven terrain (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road, just north or the 73 Tollroad). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Tot Walk |
| Start Date: March 19, 2010 |
End Date: March 19, 2010 |
| 9:00-10:00 a.m.: Bring your wee ones to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Story Time: Baby Lauren and Theodore |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
 | Join author Deborah Sherrell for a reading of her book Baby Lauren and Theodore. Deborah will lead us in a parent and child playtime to celebrate friendship, love, and hope. Baby Lauren and Theodore explores the four seasons in a fun and playful manner while children learn the valuable role that trees play in the environment. The experience is sure to warm the hearts of children of all ages! Books will be available for sale: $9.95 for softbound and $17.95 for hardcover – printed on recycled paper. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. $6/child. $5 for members. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Nature Walk at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
 | Take a walk and learn about the plant communities of California while enjoying the beauty of the ENC. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Keep it Wild Volunteer Day--Aliso and Wood Canyons |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
| From 8:00-11:00 a.m. volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Meet at park headquarters, 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd., turn right on Alicia Pkwy, right onto AWMA and left into the parking lot). For directions and reservations, call 949-923-2235. Free (parking fee waived). www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Keep it Wild Volunteer Day--Little Sycamore |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
| From 8-11 a.m. volunteers help Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks staff with exotic plant removal and other restoration projects in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd./SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations suggested. For additional information, call 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking fee waived). |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Discovery Hike |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
| 9:00 a.m.-noon: Explore beautiful Wood Canyon and discover facts about the local wildlife with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep, uneven and rocky, 5-mile hike (100-ft. elevation gain). Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Canyon View Staging Area, Gate 7 (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Glenwood [turns into Pacific Park] and right on Canyon Vistas to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Spring Equinox Sunset Picnic Hike |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
| 4:30-7:30 p.m.: Celebrate spring's arrival and check out the wildflowers on this 3.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (700-ft. elevation gain) with Orange County Resource Specialist Laura Cohen. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy along the way (along with a flashlight). Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd., west side, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Program: $5/person. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Mushroom Walk at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: March 20, 2010 |
End Date: March 20, 2010 |
 | Saturday, 3-20-10, 1-3PM
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). Cost is $5/person. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, or respond to this email. Space is limited.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Introduction to Mountain Biking |
| Start Date: March 21, 2010 |
End Date: March 21, 2010 |
| 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Catch beautiful coastal canyon views on this 6-mile ride over rolling dirt roads (about 400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Big Bend |
| Start Date: March 21, 2010 |
End Date: March 21, 2010 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) on steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservations) Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Introduction to Mountain Biking |
| Start Date: March 21, 2010 |
End Date: March 21, 2010 |
| 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Catch beautiful coastal canyon views on this 6-mile ride over rolling dirt roads (about 400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer mountain bike trail assistants. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWAMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Tai Chi for Seniors |
| Start Date: March 23, 2010 |
End Date: March 23, 2010 |
| 9:00-10:30 a.m.: Learn tai chi as you balance your mind and body on this 1.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation senior volunteers. Please bring towel and water. Wear a hat, comfortable clothing and sunscreen. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking $3. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Earthquake Preparedness |
| Start Date: March 23, 2010 |
End Date: March 23, 2010 |
 | ENC Naturalist Mark Maeseele will cover the five fundamentals for earthquake survival: shelter, water, fire, food and first aid. He will discuss pocket book friendly ways to prepare -- without alerting the neighbors that you are prepared! Mark will also talk about defense of your family and valuables. Mark will show participants how to make his famous “Survival Stew”! This is a “Zero Waste” event, so bring a bowl and spoon, and a beverage to sip by the fire. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. This event is free to members and $5 for non-members.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Junior Ranger Program |
| Start Date: March 25, 2010 |
End Date: March 25, 2010 |
| 4:00-5:30 p.m.: Second and third graders, ages 7-10 years, can earn junior ranger badges by participating in six workshops to learn the skills needed to become rangers, including how to care for plants, animals and wilderness. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd, just south of El Toro Rd intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Fee: $5/student (covers materials). Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Fitness Hike--Little Sycamore Canyon |
| Start Date: March 25, 2010 |
End Date: March 25, 2010 |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area(west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Little Naturalists: Spectacular Spring! |
| Start Date: March 27, 2010 |
End Date: March 27, 2010 |
| Join us for this parent and child playtime to celebrate spring! As the weather warms up we begin to see flowers, and hear buzzing bees and peeping frogs. We’ll go on a hike to search for flowers, play "Buzzing Bees", and hope along the stream to play "Lily Pad Jump." We'll read a story about spring in our story time, and make a spring themed craft. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. $6/child. $5 for members. |
| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Butterfly Docent Training |
| Start Date: March 27, 2010 |
End Date: March 27, 2010 |
 | March 27, 2010, 10AM – 12PM
Want to spend some time enjoying the butterflies in our Butterfly House, while teaching others about these important animals? Butterfly House Docents help monitor the butterfly house, greet the public, provide casual interpretation, clarify rules and answer questions. Docents commit to volunteer approximately three hours per month or more if desired, during butterfly season (May through October). Docents staff the House on Saturdays from 10AM – 12:30PM or from 12:30 – 3PM. Weekday docents are occasionally needed. Docents must complete the Butterfly Docent training workshop, offered at the Environmental Nature Center or posses similar training or experience. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of the host and nectar plants in the ENC’s butterfly house, and the butterflies likely to be found in the House over the coming season. Docents will view a 1.5 hour presentation, and tour the ENC’s butterfly house. Refreshments will be provided! Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Geology Hike--Little Sycamore |
| Start Date: March 27, 2010 |
End Date: March 27, 2010 |
| 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Enjoy unspoiled canyon views and learn about the local geology on this strenuous 2-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) over steep and uneven terrain led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR 133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405)). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Scenic Bike Ride |
| Start Date: March 27, 2010 |
End Date: March 27, 2010 |
| 10:00 a.m.-noon: Catch beautiful canyon views on this easy, family-friendly, 6-mile bike ride with OC Parks Ranger Portia Arutunian. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Parkway (from southbound Aliso Creek Road, turn right on Alicia, first right AWMA, left into parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking $3. Program: $2/person. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Birding Hike--Willow Canyon |
| Start Date: March 28, 2010 |
End Date: March 28, 2010 |
| 8:00-11:30 a.m.: Spot resident and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on an easy stroll to Barbara's Lake through one of the most diverse plant communities in the U.S. Bring binoculars. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Rd. intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Cultural Resource Hike |
| Start Date: March 28, 2010 |
End Date: March 28, 2010 |
| 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Donation: $2/person. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org. |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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Habitat Restoration at Jeronimo Creek |
| Start Date: March 28, 2010 |
End Date: March 28, 2010 |
 | Join Back to Natives in assisting Earth Resource Foundation to restore native habitat at Jeronimo Creek, in Mission Viejo. We meet at the park once a month to monitor the habitat, remove weeds, and seed with native plant seed. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toed shoes. For more information or to RSVP: volunteer@backtonatives.org |
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Starr Ranch Spring Junior Biologists |
| Start Date: March 31, 2010 |
End Date: April 24, 2010 |
 | SURVIVAL ON THE EDGE - Audubon’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County, adjacent to Coto de Caza and Dove Canyon, invites kids ages 8-13 to join staff biologists in research on potential threats to nesting birds in habitats near homes at the edge of Ranch wildlands during our four-day Starr Ranch Junior Biologists Spring program. Junior Biologists will have the opportunity to assist biologists with the live-capture, identification, and release of birds as well as with the identification of nest predators using tracks, other sign, and live trapping techniques. Participants will also assess nest predation rates using artificial nests placed in habitats near homes and further into Starr Ranch. We offer three different sessions from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.: Wednesdays: March 31, April 7, 14, 21; Thursdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22; or Saturdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24. The cost is $80. Group size is limited to 20 children per session. Reservations: 949-858-0131 or 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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Wildflower Walk |
| Start Date: April 01, 2010 |
End Date: April 01, 2010 |
 | Join ENC Grounds Coordinator Mike Swingholm for a walk through the Center in search of flowering native plants. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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ENC Spring Break Camps |
| Start Date: April 05, 2010 |
End Date: April 09, 2010 |
 | Cost: $195 per camper (members pay $175)
Campers in Kindergarten through 6th grade will join ENC Naturalists to create art, play games and participate in hands-on activities to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Nature. Participants will be engaged in activities to develop their skills in science while being immersed in a fun, easy learning environment. Campers will learn to see with more than just their eyes, and use their senses to observe the world around them. They will have fun, develop communication and social skills, learn to cooperate and follow directions, improve their large motor skills, increase their vocabulary, and gain valuable knowledge that will help in school. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org with questions or to receive a registration form.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Native Plant Walk @ Puente Hills Preserve |
| Start Date: April 10, 2010 |
End Date: April 10, 2010 |
 | Join Back to Natives for an informative walk along the Arroyo Pescadero Trail to learn the benefits of using native plants in your garden! See native plants in the wild, and discover which native plants are most appropriate for your landscape. Learn how and where to grow native plants, how to create special natural habitats, and how to naturally attract birds and butterflies. To register call 562-945-9003 or email hcohen@habitatauthority.org |
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Little Naturalists: Fish Wish |
| Start Date: April 10, 2010 |
End Date: April 10, 2010 |
 | Join us for this parent and child playtime to learn about fish! We will read “Fish Wish,” observe swimming creatures the Center's ponds, and make a fishy craft! Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. $6/child. $5 for members. |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: April 11, 2010 |
End Date: April 11, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Habitat Restoration at the Heritage Museum |
| Start Date: April 18, 2010 |
End Date: April 18, 2010 |
 | Join Back to Natives in assisting the Heritage Museum of Orange County to restore their 4.5 acre Nature Center, which contains Santa Ana’s highest point as well as its last surviving freshwater marsh, a small but important remnant of the extensive wetlands that once existed throughout the lowlands of Orange County. We meet at the Center once a month to monitor the habitat, remove weeds, and plant native plants. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toed shoes. An RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP: volunteer@backtonatives.org |
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Astonomy and Stargazing Family Hike |
| Start Date: April 24, 2010 |
End Date: April 24, 2010 |
 | Inside the Outdoors and the Orange County Astronomy Club would like you to join us from 7:00pm-9:00pm for an evening hike at Rancho Sonado! Learn some fun and interesting facts about the night sky, hike trails to stargazing sites, and look through telescopes. Advanced registration is required. Call (714) 708-3885 or visit www.insidetheoutdoors.org for more information. |
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| Posted By: Kimberly Casey |
Email: kcasey@ocde.us
Phone: (714)966-4431 |
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Little Naturalists: Beautiful Butterflies |
| Start Date: April 24, 2010 |
End Date: April 24, 2010 |
 | We’ll explore the Nature Center in search of wild butterflies, read “Waiting for Wings, ” make a butterfly craft and visit the butterfly house to see real, live butterflies! Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. $6/child. $5 for members.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Green Building Tour at the ENC |
| Start Date: April 28, 2010 |
End Date: April 28, 2010 |
 | Being "green" is becoming more important to homeowners and businesses, but what exactly does that mean and where do you begin? Join us for a tour of the ENC's new "green" Learning Center -- the first building to achieve LEED Platinum status in Orange County - to learn what being "green" is all about and how to make your home and business more environmentally friendly, reduce your carbon footprint and incorporate renewable energy. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and begins with a short presentation describing the green building techniques and features used in the Learning Center. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. [Private group tours available.] |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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The Unseen National Parks: A photographic journey into America's |
| Start Date: April 29, 2010 |
End Date: April 29, 2010 |
 | Take a photographic journey from the Florida Everglades to the highest mountain in North America with Ian Shive, author and photographer of the new book, THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE. Shive's discussion will explore the challenges of finding new ways to capture the classic and iconic American National Parks - parks that been photographed hundreds of times over the years - and how he overcame these challenges by finding a fresh perspective. Shive will reflect on the role of landscape photography in storytelling; how a single photo can reveal a place through composition, layers, color and light and how all of these elements not only tell a story - but can capture the emotion of nature.
Shive's approach is not just about photographing something different, but thinking differently. When most people stop taking photos - before the sun rises and long after it sets - is when Shive typically starts. He will also discuss the dynamic range of digital versus film and how digital technology continues to evolve in ways that are unexpected and allow for nature photos that only a year ago were unable to be made at all. The program will include still photos and a brief multimedia presentation. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Eco-Fabulous Fashon Show |
| Start Date: May 01, 2010 |
End Date: May 01, 2010 |
 | Inside the Outdoors Foundation invites you to join us for a fashion show that focuses on the environment with eco-friendly clothing and accessories. Before the fashion show, visit eco-fabulous exhibits and create your own fun eco-fashion crafts. Join us for a benefit dinner after the show to raise money for Southern California's students to experience the great outdoors with hands-on environmental education field trips through Inside the Outdoors! Call (714) 708-3885 or visit www.insidetheoutdoors.org for more information.
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| Posted By: Kimberly Casey |
Email: kcasey@ocde.us
Phone: (714)966-4431 |
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Green Building 101 |
| Start Date: May 08, 2010 |
End Date: May 08, 2010 |
 | Thinking about building green? Confused about where to start? Who to talk to? And what questions to ask? Kevin Burke Kelly is a LEED AP, certified green building professional with 25 + years of experience in custom residential and commercial construction. Kevin will discuss the costs and benefits of green building, green products and materials, and simple ways to incorporate green. To learn more visit www.greenbuildca.com. To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: May 09, 2010 |
End Date: May 09, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Green Building Tour at the ENC |
| Start Date: May 19, 2010 |
End Date: May 19, 2010 |
 | Being "green" is becoming more important to homeowners and businesses, but what exactly does that mean and where do you begin? Join us for a tour of the ENC's new "green" Learning Center -- the first building to achieve LEED Platinum status in Orange County - to learn what being "green" is all about and how to make your home and business more environmentally friendly, reduce your carbon footprint and incorporate renewable energy. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and begins with a short presentation describing the green building techniques and features used in the Learning Center. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. [Private group tours available.] |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Habitat Restoration at Mason Regional Park |
| Start Date: June 06, 2010 |
End Date: June 06, 2010 |
 | Come assist Back to Natives in restoring Coastal Sage Scrub to 3.5 acres of habitat in Mason Regional Park in Irvine! We meet at the park once a month to monitor the habitat, remove weeds, plant native plants, and seed with native plant seed. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toed shoes. For more information or to RSVP: volunteer@backtonatives.org. |
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| Posted By: Staff |
Email: info@backtonatives.org
Phone: (949)509-4787 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: June 13, 2010 |
End Date: June 13, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Starr Ranch Summer Junior Biologists |
| Start Date: June 14, 2010 |
End Date: July 30, 2010 |
 | Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre Audubon nature preserve east of Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza, announces our 2010 summer program for kids. Children ages 8 – 13 are invited to join the Starr Ranch scientific team as "Starr Ranch Junior Biologists" (SRJB) to learn hands-on how scientists study wild animals and their habitats. SRJB I kids explore native habitats and have fun with some of the techniques scientists use to study wild animals. We’re offering two sessions of SRJB I: June 14-18 or July 12-16. In SRJB II, children participate in research on large mammals, owls, and stream ecology. Two sessions of SRJB II (SRJB I required) run June 21-25 or July 19-23. Both SRJB I and II meet Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – noon; Friday 7 – 10 p.m. SRJB III (SRJB I and II required) is offered for older children ages 10 - 13, who camp at the Ranch and do an advanced study on the animals and habitats introduced in SRJB II. Two different sessions of SRJB III meet June 28–July 2 (Ecology of Bell Creek) and July 26–July 30 (Water and Wildlife). SRJB III will meet Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m. – noon, and Thursday 1 p.m. – Friday noon (campout). Cost is $150 for 1 week ($25 discount per additional sibling or session). Some scholarships are available. For reservations, please see our website: www.starr-ranch.org or call 949-858-0131. Call 949-858-0309 for questions. |
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| Posted By: Scott Gibson |
Email: sgibson@audubon.org
Phone: (949)858-0309 |
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Green Building Tour at the ENC |
| Start Date: June 16, 2010 |
End Date: June 16, 2010 |
 | Being "green" is becoming more important to homeowners and businesses, but what exactly does that mean and where do you begin? Join us for a tour of the ENC's new "green" Learning Center -- the first building to achieve LEED Platinum status in Orange County - to learn what being "green" is all about and how to make your home and business more environmentally friendly, reduce your carbon footprint and incorporate renewable energy. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and begins with a short presentation describing the green building techniques and features used in the Learning Center. Enjoy a "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. [Private group tours available.] |
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: September 12, 2010 |
End Date: September 12, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: October 10, 2010 |
End Date: October 10, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Family Sustainability Series at the Environmental Nature Center |
| Start Date: November 14, 2010 |
End Date: November 14, 2010 |
 | Second Sunday of each month, 1-5PM
Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele on the Second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Subjects include: general bush craft, fire by friction, shelters and bedding, wild food identification, gathering, cooking and storage, orienteering, natural cordage and tools, water purification and storage, and home and family preparedness. 10% discount for ENC Members.
Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members.
To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org
The ENC is located at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach.
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| Posted By: Lori Whalen |
Email: lori@encenter.org
Phone: (949)645-8489 |
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Nature through the Camera's Eye |
| Start Date: December 12, 2010 |
End Date: December 12, 2010 |
| 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Calling all photographers! Take an easy, 3-mile hike (100-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers to sites especially chosen for photographers. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, James Dilley Preserve (east side of Laguna Canyon Road/SR-133, just north of 73 Toll Road). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Donation: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org |
| Posted By: Ellen Kempler |
Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org
Phone: (949)497-8324 |
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