Program Spotlight- Summer Nature Camp
March 19, 2017 - ProgramsSome people think summer camp starts in June. Here at Irvine we start getting ready in November! We have been hiring staff, writing lesson plans, and printing brochures.… Read more »
Having Snow Much Fun!
March 17, 2017 - Eco-ExplorersA little snow didn’t stop these explorers! This week, our Eco-Explorers spent time outside conducting science experiments involving snow and the cold weather! What happens to an inflated balloon when left… Read more »
Wildlife Rescue
March 10, 2017 - Animal House, LatestBy Jenna Krebs, Irvine’s Animal Care Coordinator With the weather’s constant changes these past few weeks, many animals are out and on the move. Just as the animals become more… Read more »
Valentines to the Earth
March 9, 2017 - Urban EducationWe have now visited Sinclair Lane twice for their Green Club meetings. The first visit just so happened to be on February 14. What better way to start being Green… Read more »
Volunteer of the Month-March 2017!
March 7, 2017 - Irvine VolunteersMarch’s Volunteer of the Month is the Incredible Dennis Sullivan! Dennis Sullivan is an incredible volunteer who works our Earth Friends Program as well as our Forest Dreamers Program. Dennis… Read more »
Sensational Seasons – Exploring and Appreciating Nature All Times of the Year
March 3, 2017 - Field TripsBy Haley Schanne, 2016-2017 Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member Even as the seasons change, there are always new things to explore at Irvine Nature Center. This past fall, hundreds of school… Read more »
Bees – Spring’s Abuzz Already
March 1, 2017 - Executive DirectorBy Irvine Executive Director Brooks Paternotte About a month ago I went to check my hives on an unseasonably warm day to see how the colonies were fairing this winter. What… Read more »
Program Spotlight- Maple Magic
February 18, 2017 - Latest, ProgramsThere’s gold in them thar trees! or maybe just amber. February is time to make maple syrup. When we have very cold nights followed by warm sunny days… Read more »
Eco-Explorer Adventures!
February 17, 2017 - Eco-ExplorersEco-Explorers is an exciting, after-school nature club for students in grades K-5. The program gives children a chance to get outdoors and explore while focusing on the excitement of environmental… Read more »
What Does The Fox Say?
February 10, 2017 - Animal House, LatestLove is in the air! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, the stores are filled with chocolates, roses, and hearts that people are purchasing in order to woo potential mates. Though humans… Read more »
