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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 40 years​,​ the ENC has been shaped and caressed into a 3.5 acre landscape for learning​,​ a sanctuary from life’s pressures and a place of preservation and instruction. Serving over 18​,​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. Our mission: To provide quality education through hands-on experience with nature. 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.