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Reading in the Redwoods

January 15, 2017 from 9:30am to 11am – Environmental Nature Center Join us for a light breakfast before taking a “Tree Hug Hike” out to the Redwood Forest with our Executive Director Bo Glover and Naturalist Valerie Bain. Bo will perform a few Magic Tricks & rea… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: environmental/literacy, education

Wolves, Coyotes and Wildife

January 26, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm – Environmental Nature Center Skie Bender of Wolf Haven International will present “Wolves, Coyotes and Willdife!” an education program that takes a close look at the differences and similarities between wolf and coyote biology,… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: educational, program

Spring Break Camp –– ENC

April 10, 2017 at 9am to April 13, 2017 at 3pm – Environmental Nature Center Explore nature with the ENC during spring break this year by joining us for camp!Each day, campers will be divided into small groups by age, and rotate between three Camp Teachers. Each group will ex… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: nature, camp

Children's Art Showcase

May 7, 2017 from 10am to 2pm – Environmental Nature Center Young people ages 4 – 18 will have the opportunity to exhibit their “Climate” art at the Environmental Nature Center’s Spring Faire on May 7, 2017. Art must explore Climate Change and its impacts on… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: art, exhibit

Reading in the Redwoods

May 28, 2017 from 9am to 11:30am – Environmental Nature Center Join ENC Naturalist Valerie Bain on May 28 for a “Tree Hug Hike” out to the Redwood Forest. As your family relaxes on blankets under our tallest trees, Valerie will read "The Raft" by Jim LaMarche, t… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: book, reading

Reading in the Redwoods

June 25, 2017 from 9:30am to 11am – Environmental Nature Center Join us for a special torotise-themed Reading in the Redwoods!9:30 – 10AM Begin the day by meeting our “hares” (rabbits) and new Desert Tortoise, “Waffle.” Have “waffles with Waffles” as we serve up… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: nature, reading

Order of the Raven – ENC

June 26, 2017 at 9am to July 7, 2017 at 3pm – Environmental Nature Center The Order of the Raven is an eight day experience designed for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Under the guidance of our Head Bird, the Ravens will challenge themselves, explore new ideas… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: nature, camp
Science Explorers Camp

June 26, 2017 at 9am to August 7, 2017 at 3pm – Environmental Nature Center Explore Newport's Back Bay with the ENC staff at Science Explorers Camp this summer! Campers will enjoy quality science education in an outdoor, hands-on setting while having fun adventures! Based at… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: summer, camp

Reading in the Redwoods

July 23, 2017 from 9:30am to 11am – Environmental Nature Center Join us for a “Tree Hug Hike” out to the Redwood Forest with ENC Naturalist Valerie Bain. Our Director Bo Glover will read "The Adventures of Hootie, Oogie, and Sliver" a book written by his father a… Organized by Lori Whalen | Type: family, activity

Reading in the Redwoods

September 24, 2017 from 9:30am to 11am – Environmental Nature Center Join us for a “Tree Hug Hike” out to the Redwood Forest with Valerie Bain. Enjoy a morning relaxing under our tallest trees while Valerie reads “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert. Afterwards children and thei… Organized by Environmental Nature Center | Type: family/kids