USERID_13338 Orange County Wild - Orange County, California     Aliso\Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Carbon Canyon Regional Park Ronald W. Casper's Wilderness Park Chino Hills State Park Cleveland National Forest Crystal Cove State Park Dana Point Youth & Group Facility Doheny State Beach Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy Environmental Nature Center The Nature Conservancy Inside the Outdoors Irvine Open Space Preserve Irvine Regional Park Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Oak Canyon Nature Center O'Neill Regional Park Peters Canyon Regional Park Thomas F. 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Drop ins are welcome, but reservations are suggested, as class size is limited. This class is for students age 7 – 12. Yoga works on the body and is suitable for children of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives children tools for relaxation, concentration and helps them learn to be quiet and still. Most importantly, it is a gentle, noncompetitive form of movement that all children can enjoy. Instruction will be provided by ENC Naturalist Jeanine Fletcher, who has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She has studied under a variety of different styles and schools of yoga. Her focus will be on the “flow” style, which is fun and casual and does not seek to compare students to one another. Jeanine will tie yoga and Nature together in hopes of building an appreciation of both along with a sense of connectivity to all. Comfortable, loose and/or stretchy clothing is required for freedom of movement, as well as good walking shoes for short yoga hikes through our beautiful and serene Nature Center. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Call 949-645-8489 for more info. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Fitness Hike--Aliso & Wood Canyons Start Date: November 28, 2008 End Date: November 28, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan and Sheila Morshead. 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. website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Gentle Fitness Hike--November Start Date: November 28, 2008 End Date: November 28, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Exercise your mind and body on this slow-paced, 2.8-mile fitness hike with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Lois Taylor. 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. Program: $5/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon. Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Cultural Resource Hike--November Start Date: November 29, 2008 End Date: November 29, 2008 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2.8-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez. The route will follow the steep Sycamore Trail to Serrano Ridge and back down. This hike is offered the last Saturday of every month. 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. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Birding Hike--November Start Date: November 30, 2008 End Date: November 30, 2008 8:00-10:30 a.m.: Spot fall and migratory birds with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Paul Klahr and bird expert John Heussenstamm on this hike 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 Road intersection). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   ENC Green Lecture: Going Solar Start Date: December 03, 2008 End Date: December 03, 2008 7PM Producing clean electricity from the sun is the best way to respect the earth and one another. Darlene Matsumoto of Akeena Solar will tell guests how going solar lets you redirect your funds away from high-cost, nonrenewable, polluting energy sources—to healthy activities that you can share and enjoy. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. This event is free. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Fitness Hike--Dilley Preserve Start Date: December 04, 2008 End Date: December 04, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. 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 suggested, 949-923-2235. Free (parking $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   First Weekends at the Nix Nature Center--Bird Behavior Start Date: December 06, 2008 End Date: December 06, 2008 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Join biologist Trude Hurd and discover the wonders of bird behavior. Make your hiking and bird watching more meaningful. Develop your own bird behavior game. First Weekends programs are offered monthly. Call for schedule. 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 due to limited parking: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Plant Adaptation Hike Start Date: December 06, 2008 End Date: December 06, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Focus on seasonal changes in native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride--November Start Date: December 07, 2008 End Date: December 07, 2008 8:00-11:00 a.m.: Enjoy ocean and canyon views on this 13-mile ride over steep terrain with 2,200-foot elevation gains led by Laguna Canyon Foundation Mountain Bike Trail Assistants. RESERVATIONS AND HELMETS REQUIRED, call 949-923-2235. Meet at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Big Bend Staging Area (ask for directions when making reservation). Free (parking: $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Yoga Hike Start Date: December 09, 2008 End Date: December 09, 2008 8:00-11:00 a.m.: Stretch your mind and body with this yoga hike led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer Lauren Robinson. 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 Vista to Canyon View Park). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   birding basics Walk Start Date: December 10, 2008 End Date: December 10, 2008 Join our naturalist as we stroll the Nature Cneter's trails enjoying the sights and sounds of our avian residents. Discover how a few simple field marks can help you identify birds. Find out which species are most common to our area, and how you can lure them to your yard. Parent participation required. All ages welcome. $2.00 per person Wednesday ecember 15 8:00am-9:30am Turtle Rock Nature Center Enroll at www.IrvineQuickReg.org Posted By: Lonnie Horn Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us Phone: (949)724-6738   ENC Green Building Tour Start Date: December 10, 2008 End Date: December 10, 2008 12-10-08, 6:30PM Join ENC Executive Director Bo Glover for a tour of the ENC’s new “Green Building.” The tour will begin with a short presentation describing the green building techniques that went into development of the ENC’s new building and the reasons behind the incorporation of each green feature. Participants will learn about ways to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient and how they can incorporate renewable energy. Mr. Glover will also lead the group on 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. This event is free. Space is limited. Posted By: Email: Phone:   Fitness Hike--Little Sycamore Canyon Start Date: December 11, 2008 End Date: December 11, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 4.8-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Helen Flanagan. 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 suggested, 949-923-2235 or visit www.lagunacanyon.org. Free (parking $3). Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: December 12, 2008 End Date: December 12, 2008 5:30PM Join us at the ENC for a walk under the last Full Moon of 2008, the “Full Cold Moon.” In December the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. Walk the ENC in the cold shadows of midwinter. Dress warmly. Coffee will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Second Saturdays Start Date: December 13, 2008 End Date: December 13, 2008 Help make a difference in the Open Space Preserve Nature Center! Bring the family for some fresh air and exercise and join us for our monthly land steward day! Projects vary and include: trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and general conservation. Bring your own tools (labeled) hat and closed toe shoes. Oher tools, water, and light refreshments provided. Parents must accompany children under 18. Call for additional project information. Ages 16+ To register visit www.IrvineQuickReg.org or call 949-724-6738. 9am - Noon Posted By: Lonnie Horn Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us Phone: (949)724-6738   Native Plant Hike--Willow Canyon Start Date: December 13, 2008 End Date: December 13, 2008 9:00-11:30 a.m.: Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-mile-hike. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Signs of Life Hike--Aliso & Wood Canyons Start Date: December 13, 2008 End Date: December 13, 2008 8:30-11:00 a.m.: Enjoy learning about diverse life forms on this 2.4-mile (100-ft. steep elevation gain) hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. 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. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Fitness Hike--Willow Canyon Start Date: December 18, 2008 End Date: December 18, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this brisk, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists in beautiful Laurel and Willow canyons. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and be sure to bring plenty of water. Meet at Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Rd., west side, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations suggested, 949-923-2235. Free (parking $3). Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Tot Walk--December Start Date: December 19, 2008 End Date: December 19, 2008 9:00-10:00 a.m.: Join Laguna Canyon Foundation's Education Director Kimberly Leeds for an easy walk in the wilderness with your wee ones. Explore the sounds, smells and sights of the canyon as you learn fun facts about our wild backyard. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Willow Canyon Staging Area (20101 Laguna Canyon Road, just south of El Toro Road intersection). Reservations required, 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Keep It Wild Volunteer Day--Little Sycamore, December Start Date: December 20, 2008 End Date: December 20, 2008 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   Keep it Wild Volunteer Day--Aliso & Wood Canyons, December Start Date: December 20, 2008 End Date: December 20, 2008 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 (approximately 5 miles west of the I-5). For directions and reservations, call 949-923-2235. Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Winter Solstice Hike Start Date: December 21, 2008 End Date: December 21, 2008 2:00-4:30 p.m.: Celebrate the shortest day of the year on this slow-paced, 2.8 mile steep hike up Little Sycamore Canyon to Serrano Ridge with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. 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. Program: $5. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Solstice Night Hike Start Date: December 22, 2008 End Date: December 22, 2008 The solstice is a magical astrological event steeped in traditions and celebrations from all cultures. The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Bring the family for an evening of science, solace and a fun craft or two. Interpretive hikes will begin every 20 minutes and include scientific and historical information about our winter solstice. The nature trail will be lit by luminaries making it a unique experience for all to enjoy. Saturday December 22 6pm-8pm at the Nature Center. $5 per family www.IrvineQuickReg.org or 949-754-6610 Posted By: Lonnie Horn Email: alitton@ci.irvine.ca.us Phone: (949)724-6738   ENC Winter Camp: Earth Explorers Start Date: December 22, 2008 End Date: December 24, 2008 9:00AM - 3:00PM Students in grades K through 2 will join Naturalist Dan Green on an exploration of our planet Earth. Students will learn what makes the earth such a special planet, starting from the inside out! We will learn the different layers of the earth, its important resources, and why people must keep the earth safe for all living things. From the smallest seed to the tallest tree we will explore just how important our plants are to people and animals. Through hands on activities, games, crafts and art projects, students will gain a unique perspective of the importance of the natural world around us. Each week will have different activities, so sign up for one or both! Cost: $175 per student per session (members pay $157.50). To check availability, call 949/645-8489 Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   ENC Winter Camp: Native Skills Start Date: December 22, 2008 End Date: December 24, 2008 9AM - 3PM Students in grades 3 through 6 will join Naturalist Mark Hay, and practice many of the wilderness survival skills that the Native Americans of California perfected over thousands of years. We will build a full-size, waterproof shelter and play games to improve our animal tracking and awareness skills. We will learn how the Native Americans took care of the plants and waters for future generations. We will make crafts using natural materials, and learn how the Native Americans made fire using a hand-drill and bow-drill. Dress warm for a great adventure at the ENC. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” Each week will have different activities, so sign up for one or both! Cost: $175 per student per session (members pay $157.50). To check availability, call 949/645-8489 Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Fitness Hike--Aliso & Wood Canyons Start Date: December 26, 2008 End Date: December 26, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 3.5-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Helen Flanagan and Sheila Morshead. 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. website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Gentle Fitness Hike--December Start Date: December 26, 2008 End Date: December 26, 2008 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Exercise your mind and body on this slow-paced, 2.8-mile fitness hike with OC Parks Resource Specialist Laura Cohen and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. 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. Program: $5/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Cultural Resource Hike--December Start Date: December 27, 2008 End Date: December 27, 2008 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this rigorous, 2.8-mile hike (400-foot elevation gain) with OC Parks Ranger Jacky Velasquez. The route will follow the steep Sycamore Trail to Serrano Ridge and back down. This hike is offered the last Saturday of every month. 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. Program: $2/person. Parking: $3. Website: www.ocparks.com/lagunacoast Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Ranger Hike Start Date: December 27, 2008 End Date: December 27, 2008 12:00-12:30 p.m.: Learn about diverse wildlife on this 0.12-mile hike with OC Parks Ranger Steve Jax. Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Ranger Headquarters, Gate 1, 28373 Alicia Pkwy (from southbound Aliso Creek Rd, turn right on Alicia and make the first right into the parking lot). Reservations required: 949-923-2235. Parking: $3. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   ENC Winter Camp: Earth Explorers Start Date: December 29, 2008 End Date: December 31, 2008 9AM - 3PM Students in grades K through 2 will join Naturalist Dan Green on an exploration of our planet Earth. Students will learn what makes the earth such a special planet, starting from the inside out! We will learn the different layers of the earth, its important resources, and why people must keep the earth safe for all living things. From the smallest seed to the tallest tree we will explore just how important our plants are to people and animals. Through hands on activities, games, crafts and art projects, students will gain a unique perspective of the importance of the natural world around us. Each week will have different activities, so sign up for one or both! Cost: $175 per student per session (members pay $157.50). To check availability, call 949/645-8489 Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   ENC Winter Camp: Native Skills Start Date: December 29, 2008 End Date: December 31, 2008 9AM - 3PM Students in grades 3 through 6 will join Naturalist Mark Hay, and practice many of the wilderness survival skills that the Native Americans of California perfected over thousands of years. We will build a full-size, waterproof shelter and play games to improve our animal tracking and awareness skills. We will learn how the Native Americans took care of the plants and waters for future generations. We will make crafts using natural materials, and learn how the Native Americans made fire using a hand-drill and bow-drill. Dress warm for a great adventure at the ENC. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.” Each week will have different activities, so sign up for one or both! Cost: $175 per student per session (members pay $157.50). To check availability, call 949/645-8489 Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Yoga in the Green: Children’s Yoga Workshop with Jeanine Fletch Start Date: January 07, 2009 End Date: January 07, 2009 Wednesdays, 1-7-09 through 1-28-09, 2:30 – 3:30PM Cost: $25/child per month. This class is for students age 7 – 12. Yoga works on the body and is suitable for children of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives children tools for relaxation, concentration and helps them learn to be quiet and still. Most importantly, it is a gentle, noncompetitive form of movement that all children can enjoy. Instruction will be provided by ENC Naturalist Jeanine Fletcher, who has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She has studied under a variety of different styles and schools of yoga. Her focus will be on the “flow” style, which is fun and casual and does not seek to compare students to one another. Jeanine will tie yoga and Nature together in hopes of building an appreciation of both along with a sense of connectivity to all. Comfortable, loose and/or stretchy clothing is required for freedom of movement, as well as good walking shoes for short yoga hikes through our beautiful and serene Nature Center. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Call 949-645-8489 for more info. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Museum Docent Training Start Date: January 08, 2009 End Date: January 08, 2009 6:30 - 8:30PM Come learn about the Environmental Nature Center and find out how rewarding volunteering here can be. Docents staff the front desk, greet visitors, and provide information at the ENC’s new state-of-the-art learning facility. Training includes an overview of frequently asked questions, a description of the new building’s sustainability features, and a brief narrative of the ENC’s history and current programs. Docents will view a 1-hour presentation, tour the ENC building and grounds, and learn about the phone system. Refreshments will be provided! Docents staff the front desk on Saturdays from 8AM – 12PM or from 12 – 4PM. Weekday docents are also needed, and we are happy to be flexible with you schedule. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Elder Trek--November Start Date: January 09, 2009 End Date: January 09, 2009 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Enjoy the outdoors and learn about diverse plant life on this 2-mile hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists Annie Stoeckmann and Penny Lewis. 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. Website: www.lagunacanyon.org Posted By: Ellen Kempler Email: lagunacf3@lagunacanyon.org Phone: (949)497-8324   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: January 09, 2009 End Date: January 09, 2009 5:30PM Join us at the ENC for a walk under the first Full Moon of 2009, the “Full Wolf Moon.” Amid the cold of midwinter, wolf packs once howled hungrily outside Native American villages. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Dress warmly. Coffee will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Walk with our Founder, Robert House Start Date: January 14, 2009 End Date: January 14, 2009 1-14-09, 12PM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House 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. Bring a sack lunch. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Stories Under the Stars Start Date: January 26, 2009 End Date: January 26, 2009 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. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   ENC Green Lecture: Wanted Dead Start Date: January 28, 2009 End Date: January 28, 2009 7PM But they’re only plants, right? Wrong! Nationwide, invasive non-native plants cost us an estimated $33 billion per year. ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell will tell us why non-native plants are such a problem – how they displace native plants and wildlife, increase wildfire and flood danger, consume valuable water, and degrade recreational opportunities. We’ll learn where these plants came from, why they were brought here, and what we can do to protect our precious wildlands. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: February 09, 2009 End Date: February 09, 2009 5:30PM Join us at the ENC for the “Full Hunger Moon.” Before the days of restaurants and grocery stores, when people relied on Nature for their meat, harsh weather conditions at this time of year made hunting very difficult. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Dress warmly. Coffee will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Green Lecture: Plant Natives to Save the Earth! Start Date: February 11, 2009 End Date: February 11, 2009 2-11-09, 7PM Join ENC Grounds Coordinator Mike Swingholm to learn why it is important to use native plants in our home landscapes. Learn how native plants help provide habitat for birds and butterflies, how they conserve water and save you money. Mike's presentation will feature beautiful slides and real samples of native plants that are appropriate (and available) to replace any commercially available plant. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Posted By: Email: Phone:   Green Lecture: Plant Natives to Save the Earth! Start Date: February 11, 2009 End Date: February 11, 2009 2-11-09, 7PM Join ENC Grounds Coordinator Mike Swingholm to learn why it is important to use native plants in our home landscapes. Learn how native plants help provide habitat for birds and butterflies, how they conserve water and save you money. Mike's presentation will feature beautiful slides and real samples of native plants that are appropriate (and available) to replace any commercially available plant. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Posted By: Email: Phone:   Green Lecture: Plant Natives to Save the Earth! Start Date: February 11, 2009 End Date: February 11, 2009 7PM Join ENC Grounds Coordinator Mike Swingholm to learn why it is important to use native plants in our home landscapes. Learn how native plants help provide habitat for birds and butterflies, how they conserve water and save you money. Mike's presentation will feature beautiful slides and real samples of native plants that are appropriate (and available) to replace any commercially available plant. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Walk with our Founder, Robert House Start Date: February 19, 2009 End Date: February 19, 2009 2-19-09, 2PM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House 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. Bring a sack lunch. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Walk with our Founder, Robert House Start Date: March 24, 2009 End Date: March 24, 2009 3-24-09, 10AM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House 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. Bring a sack lunch. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   ENC Green Lecture: Going Solar Start Date: March 25, 2009 End Date: March 25, 2009 7PM Producing clean electricity from the sun is the best way to respect the earth and one another. Darlene Matsumoto of Akeena Solar will tell guests how going solar lets you redirect your funds away from high-cost, nonrenewable, polluting energy sources—to healthy activities that you can share and enjoy. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. This event is free. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Butterfly Docent Training Start Date: March 28, 2009 End Date: March 28, 2009 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. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   ENC Green Lecture: Endangered Around Us Start Date: April 22, 2009 End Date: April 22, 2009 7PM As of October 2008, the California Department of Fish and Game listed 158 animals and 156 plants as threatened or endangered. While many are familiar with the plight of “celebrity” species like the Giant Panda, Polar Bear, and Blue Whale, few are aware that there are several species right here in Orange County that need our help. ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell will tell us why our local plants and animals are at risk, and what we can do to protect our wildland neighbors. This event is free. Call 949-645-8489 to RSVP. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Walk with our Founder, Robert House Start Date: April 29, 2009 End Date: April 29, 2009 4-29-09, 12PM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House 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. Bring a sack lunch. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: May 08, 2009 End Date: May 08, 2009 7:30PM Join us at the ENC for the “Full Flower Moon.” In most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Refreshments will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Walk with our Founder, Robert House Start Date: May 21, 2009 End Date: May 21, 2009 5-21-09, 2PM Take a walk with ENC founder, Robert House 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. Bring a sack lunch. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: July 07, 2009 End Date: July 07, 2009 8PM Join us at the ENC for the “The Full Buck Moon.” July is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. Learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Refreshments will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489   Full Moon Walk at the ENC Start Date: September 04, 2009 End Date: September 04, 2009 7PM Join us at the ENC for the “Full Harvest Moon.” This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. At the peak of harvest, farmers could work late into the night by the light of this Moon. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice -- the main Native American staples -- are now ready for gathering. Join ENC Naturalist Leslie Helliwell to learn all about the Full Moon and the mysterious legends associated with it. Refreshments will be provided, but bring your own mug. Flashlights are discouraged. Cost is $5 per participant. Call 949-645-8489 for reservations, space is limited. Posted By: Lori Whalen Email: lori@encenter.org Phone: (949)645-8489