Environmental Nature Center’s Artisan Marketplace was a huge success, raising nearly $5,000 for environmental education
The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) celebrated a successful Artisan Marketplace on Sunday, Dec. 8, welcoming hundreds of visitors to shop sustainably while supporting local artisans and environmental education. The event raised nearly $5,000, which will directly benefit ENC’s programs that connect thousands of community members to nature annually.
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Crowds attended the ENC Artisan Marketplace on December 8 to raise money for environmental education
The Artisan Marketplace showcased more than 50 talented local artisans offering unique, handmade and eco-friendly products. Guests enjoyed live music from the Sweetwater Creek Band, delicious food and the beauty of ENC’s natural surroundings – a refreshing alternative to the traditional holiday shopping experience. Visitors also participated in ENC’s zero-waste initiative, bringing reusable plates and utensils for a chance to win a raffle prize.
“We are thrilled with the turnout and the incredible support from our community,” said ENC Executive Director Bo Glover. “The Artisan Marketplace not only highlights local talent but also promotes sustainable practices, aligning perfectly with our mission to inspire connection to nature and ecological responsibility.”
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Visitor perused items created by one of the more than 50 artisans
Attendees captured festive memories at the winter-themed photo booth, featuring a nostalgic Vintage Surfari Wagon, and enjoyed a day immersed in nature while supporting a great cause. The $2 admission fee, along with artisan booth fees, will help fund ENC’s transformative environmental education programs, including field trips, nature camps, and community events. For those who missed the event, the ENC invites the community to explore their year-round programs and visit the Nature Center to experience their California native plant communities, wildlife habitats and sustainably designed facilities.
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One of the many artisan products featured at the market
Founded in 1972, the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is a world-class facility that provides transformative experiences through connection with nature. Their vision is to provide equitable access and inspire all to protect the natural world by serving as the community’s leader in ecological responsibility, sustainable practices and environmental education. The ENC connects more than 50,000 community members to nature annually through school field trips, Traveling Naturalist programs, community programs, nature camps, service-learning programs and professional development programs.
For more information call 949.645.8489 or visit www.encenter.org.
