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The Environmental Nature Center presents Home School Workshops!
New Home School workshops will be announced each month. To be added to the Home School email list contact Meghan@encenter.org

Creative Writing in Nature: A Home School Workshop with Naturalist Alex Lane

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "To the dull mind nature is leaden; to the illumined mind the whole world burns and sparkles with light." Nature is often called "pretty," but it could be described as so much more! In this four-week class concentrated on both poetry and prose, we'll explore the works of authors that focus on nature, as well as learn some tips and techniques to improve writing skills. Since reading is the key to writing, we’ll be reading many works of children's literature as well. This workshop will culminate in the creation of a story hike to be displayed at the ENC for the public and students to see. Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). This workshop for children ages 8-12 will be limited to 15 students. Fee: $40/child for the 4-week session. For questions, call Meghan at 949-645-8489 ext. 105, or email meghan@encenter.org. View the Creative Writing in Nature flyer.

Amazing Animals: A Home School Workshop with Naturalist Meghan Lockwood

Animals come in so many different types, shapes and sizes. Hop, slither, flutter and crawl on over to the ENC’s natural learning environment to explore and discover many different animal families. We'll see magnificent mammals, beautiful birds, radical reptiles, amazing amphibians and astonishing arthropods. Through games, hands-on activities and live-animal friends, we’ll learn facts, dispel myths and gain more respect for the creatures that share our planet. Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). This workshop for children ages 5-8 will be limited to 15 students. Fee: $40/child for the 4-week session. For questions, call Meghan at 949-645-8489 ext. 105, or email meghan@encenter.org. View the Amazing Animals flyer.

Click to download the January 2012 registration form. Send registration form and payment to: Environmental Nature Center, attn: Home School Registration, 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach, CA 92663, or fax to 949-645-0618. Students are registered ONLY once payment is received. You will receive a confirmation email prior to your first class.

ENSafari: A Home School Workshop with Naturalist Alex Lane

"I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering, splendid." No, we won't be taking a magic carpet ride, but we will learn about the many terrific things we have in our world. In this three-week class, we'll visit different places to discover the amazing human cultures that exist on our planet, all while staying right here at the ENC! We'll check out the different foods, clothing, and houses that make up many different lifestyles that exist around the world. We'll even head into space to see our beautiful planet from a much bigger view. Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). Ages 5-7, Cost is $30. Enrollment begins in early January. For questions, call Meghan at 949-645-8489 ext. 105, or email meghan@encenter.org. View the ENCSafari Flyer.

Habitat Heroes: A Home School Workshop with Naturalist Meghan Lockwood

This planet is in need of some heroes just like you! This eight week class gets students involved in all the ways one can help out this Earth we live on. Recycling is just the beginning! Through hands-on games, eco-friendly crafts and exciting experiments, we'll learn about all 5 R's, our friends the decomposers, and discover some ways to help endangered species. We'll bust some non-natives and even take a field trip to a landfill to see what happens to trash! Parents remain with students at all times (unless arrangements have been made with the instructor). Ages 8-12, $80. Enrollment begins in early January. For questions, call Meghan at 949-645-8489 ext. 105, or email meghan@encenter.org. View the Habitat Heroes Flyer.

Click to download the February 2012 registration form. Send registration form and payment to: Environmental Nature Center, attn: Home School Registration, 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach, CA 92663, or fax to 949-645-0618. Students are registered ONLY once payment is received. You will receive a confirmation email prior to your first class.