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A Fresh Swing and a Perfect Matcha at The CAMP

03.25.26

Spring has arrived, and The CAMP is getting even greener with two new openings just after the spring equinox.

Bentgrass Golf Supply celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, March 28, with a portable golf simulator, prizes, and more. The celebration continues at CAMPOUT next to Booth by Bryant and across from Salty Bear Brewing starting at 6 p.m., where guests can grab a beer and join the fun.

The shop is a curated golf retail space with stylish apparel, accessories, art and vintage golf goods. It also serves as a community hub, offering club work and a fresh, modern take on golf culture.

Chafinity Matcha Tea House follows with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, April 4. Tucked into its own corner of The CAMP near Vitaly and East Borough, the space offers an authentic Japanese tea house experience.

Chafinity is a premium organic matcha brand based in Kagoshima, Japan, sourcing ceremonial-grade tea from a small regenerative family farm. The matcha is stone ground, pesticide free and known for its rich flavor and quality.

More openings and updates are on the way at The CAMP this year.

The CAMP is located at 2937 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.

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Two Upcoming Workshops at the Environmental Nature Center

03.19.26

The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is offering two engaging workshops this month designed to connect the community with food, nature and the local landscape.

Outdoor Cooking with Chef Corso

March 24 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Chef Corso, a classically trained chef and host of the Outdoor Eats TV series, will lead a lively cooking workshop focused on preparing great meals outdoors using simple gear and fresh ingredients.

During the demonstration, Corso will cover camp stove basics, smart meal planning and grocery strategies that make outdoor cooking easier and more enjoyable. Guests will watch several trail-tested recipes come together and enjoy tastings along the way.

The workshop is ideal for day hikers, backpackers, RV travelers and car campers looking to improve their outdoor cooking skills.

Corso is the creator of Outdoor Eats, where he teaches people how to prepare memorable meals outside using straightforward techniques and fresh ingredients. Through his television series, cookbooks and workshops across the country, he has helped thousands of outdoor enthusiasts upgrade their trail meals.

Cost is $22.50 for ENC members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations and more information, here.

Belonging to Place: Why Native Plants Matter with Mike Evans

March 29 | 1 to 2 p.m.

Renowned California native plant horticulturist Mike Evans will open the Environmental Nature Center’s 2026 Native Plant Workshop Series with a thoughtful look at the role native plants play in Southern California landscapes.

Evans, founder of Tree of Life Nursery, will explore how gardening with native plants connects people more deeply to the places where they live. Drawing on more than four decades of horticultural experience, he will discuss how local landscapes function and why working with nature rather than against it leads to healthier and more resilient gardens.

The class also looks at the broader idea of belonging, asking what it means for both plants and people to be rooted in a place shaped by climate, soil and time.

The workshop is presented in partnership with the California Native Horticulture Foundation and reflects a shared commitment to expanding place based ecological education in Orange County.

Reservations and more information, here. 

Environmental Nature Center is at 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach. 949.645.8489 

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