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About Us
Founded in 1972, the Environmental Nature Center, known simply to thousands of visiting students through the years as “The ENC”, is a fascinating combination of 15 California native plant communities (ranging from desert, to oak woodland, to fresh water marsh, to redwood forest); wildlife habitats; walking trails; and sustainably designed, LEED Platinum certified learning center. For over four decades the ENC has been shaped and caressed into a 5 acre landscape for learning, a sanctuary from life’s pressures and a place of preservation and instruction. Serving over 28,000 students and thousands of visitors annually, the ENC is recognized as a leader in science and social science education providing opportunities for increasing our community’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The ENC is a non-profit 501(c)-3 public benefit corporation.
Mission
To provide quality education through hands-on experience with nature.
Vision
The ENC inspires all generations to protect the natural world by serving as our community’s foremost authority on ecological responsibility, sustainable practices and environmental education.
Core Values
Respect
We respect each person who comes to the Center and strive to impart in return respect for our natural environment.
Responsibility
We accept personal responsibility to be good stewards of our resources, accountable to our membership and actively promote our educational mission.
Dedication
We maintain our commitment to the environment and the work necessary to convey our educational message.
Integrity
We are consistent and honest by making certain our actions match our words.