ENC Nature Preschool

🌿 Applications Close Today!

Today's the final day to apply for our Education Programs Manager position at the Environmental Nature Center!

We're looking for someone who is passionate about environmental education, thrives on organization, and loves inspiring both children and the educators who teach them.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape environmental education at the ENC and ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary—recruiting, mentoring, and supporting our incredible team of Naturalists while occasionally stepping into the role of educator yourself.

If you're an exceptional teacher, a collaborative leader, and believe that connecting people with nature can change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

⏰ Applications close tonight (August 19).

📍 Newport Beach, CA

👉 Apply here: encenter.org (Employment Opportunities)

Please share with anyone who might be the perfect fit!

We're pretty proud of our team.

Now we're looking for the person who will recruit, mentor, and inspire the next generation of ENC Naturalists.

If you're an exceptional environmental educator who loves helping others grow, we'd love to meet you.

Applications close August 19 at encenter.org

Help Shape the Future of Environmental Education

Every school field trip.

Every Nature Camp.

Every Traveling Naturalist program.

Every child who discovers a love of nature.

Behind each of those experiences is a dedicated team—and we're looking for the person who will help lead it.

Join the Environmental Nature Center as our Education Programs Manager.

📍 Newport Beach & Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

📅 Applications close August 19. encenter.org

Great Educators Inspire Other Great Educators

Some people are amazing teachers.

Some people are amazing leaders.

We're looking for someone who is both.

The Environmental Nature Center is seeking an Education Programs Manager who can inspire children, coach Naturalists, and help shape the next generation of environmental educators.

If you believe nature is one of our greatest teachers, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

🌿 Apply by August 19 at encenter.org

🍷 Wine. Nature. Community.

Every glass poured at our Wine Walk helps make something much bigger possible.

Last year, the Environmental Nature Center served more than 30,800 children, families, teachers, and community members through school field trips, Traveling Naturalist programs, Nature Camps, preschool programs, and community education.

When you join us on September 27, you're not just enjoying an afternoon of wonderful wine—you are helping inspire the next generation to love and care for the natural world.

Thank you for helping us connect more people with nature.

Tickets are available now at encenter.org.

🌿 More Than a Manager...

We're not just looking for someone who can build a schedule.

We're looking for someone who can inspire children...

..mentor educators...

..lead an amazing team...

..and help create unforgettable experiences in nature.

Our new Education Programs Manager will occasionally teach programs, train our Naturalists, and help ensure every child who visits the ENC receives an exceptional environmental education experience.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Apply by August 19

🔗 encenter.org

Could This Be Your Classroom?

🍃 A trail beneath coast live oaks.

🦉 An owl perched nearby.

🐍 A curious group of third graders.

🌼 Native wildflowers in bloom.

At the Environmental Nature Center, nature is our classroom.

We're hiring an Education Programs Manager to help lead one of Southern California's premier environmental education programs.

If you're an outstanding educator who also enjoys mentoring others, organizing complex programs, and making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Applications close August 19. Apply at encenter.org.

📚✨ Have you visited our Nature Gifts stores lately?

Whether you're searching for your next favorite nature read, a thoughtful gift, or a cuddly wildlife companion, Nature Gifts at the ENC and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary are full of new discoveries!

We're especially excited to share a few recent arrivals, including Robin Wall Kimmerer's beautiful new children's book, Bud Finds Her Gift, alongside favorites by Richard Louv, Robert Macfarlane, Douglas Tallamy, and more. From California native plants and local wildflowers to birds, oak woodlands, and inspiring stories of the natural world, there's something for every age and every nature lover.

And of course... the shelves are also home to plenty of plush owls, frogs, snakes, turtles, bears, and other wildlife friends waiting to come home with you. 🦉🐸🐻

Stop by and see what's new—you never know what treasure you'll discover!

📍 Environmental Nature Center, Newport Beach
📍 ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, Modjeska Canyon

🎄 Calling all local artisans, makers, artists, vintage curators & food creators!

Applications are now OPEN for the 12th Annual ENC Artisan Marketplace at the Environmental Nature Center!

🗓 Sunday, December 6, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Newport Beach

Join more than 50 talented local vendors for a festive day celebrating handmade goods, fine art, vintage treasures, delicious food, live music, and holiday shopping surrounded by nature.

If your work is handmade, eco-friendly, locally produced, or thoughtfully curated vintage, we'd love to hear from you!

✨ Booth options start at FREE, with several indoor and outdoor locations available.

Applications are accepted through November 14, but we encourage you to apply early for the best chance at securing your preferred booth location.

Apply today: https://encenter.org/visit-us/artisan-marketplace/call-for-artisans/

Tag a maker you'd love to see at this year's Marketplace! ❤️

🍷 Wine. Nature. Community.

Do you have a unique experience, vacation stay, artwork, restaurant gift certificate, or special item you'd be willing to donate?

The Environmental Nature Center is currently seeking silent auction donations for our annual Wine Walk, taking place on September 27.

Our online auction (September 22–27) raises important funds for environmental education while giving businesses and individuals a wonderful opportunity to support the community. Every donated item helps connect more children and families with nature.

If you'd like to contribute an auction item, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the easy form at https://encenter.org/wine-walk-auction-donation/

Thank you for helping make this year's Wine Walk a success!