Irvine Nature Center

As the only private, non-profit nature center in the region, Irvine relies upon the support of countless individuals, foundations, and corporations.  Annually, we offer free admission to our grounds, trails and facilties to more than 20,000 people.  Donations that help us support this are always welcome.  Donations to Irvine Nature Center are tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Donor support can come in a number of ways, be it through membership, volunteering, donations to operations or the capital campaign, in-kind donations of needed equipment and supplies found on our wish list, and/or shoppoing in our Nature Store (where our members maximize their purchase with their discount card).

As a donor, you want to know how an organization is going to use your money.  See for yourself!  We invite you to peruse our Annual Report and learn more about our activities this past year.

10 Ways to Support Irvine Nature Center

1. Make a tax-deductible online donation

2. Join as a member

3. Register for Irvine Institute for Environmental Education, continuing education classes

4. Volunteer

5. Donate an item from our wish list

6. Shop our Nature Store

7. Participate in ongoing programs and fun events

8. Follow us on Twitter and become our fan on Facebook

9. Ask your company to match your gift

10. Write Irvine Nature Center into your estate planning

For questions or more information about Irvine's development activities, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Development, at 443-738-9231.