Maryland's Wild Turkeys Wild turkeys were once on the brink of extinction in Maryland, but they have made a remarkable comeback in the last half century - a true conservation success story. Learn about the history and biology of turkeys, what kind of habitats they need to thrive, and research efforts currently underway in Maryland to better understand these unique... Read more »
Maryland Birds: Wonders and Woes How ‘bout dem O’s? …Ravens? What about our beloved bluebirds, owls and woodpeckers? A recent report found 30% of all North American birds have disappeared since 1970. Are Baltimore birds winning or losing? Join Irvine’s former Education Director Robert Mardiney for a look at the fascinating lives of our... Read more »
Maple Sugaring Through the Years Thousands of years before any breakfast diner or career lumberjack, Northeast America’s Indigenous people were tapping trees for sweet sap. Join Irvine’s Environmental Educators, Dr. Clare Walker and Brittany Roger for a multisensory journey through the rich history of maple tapping. The earliest tree-tapping tools, storage, and cooking strategies... Read more »
Building Resilient, Equitable Food Systems All people deserve the right to access nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. In the United States, 1 in 8 American households experience the lack of adequate food while 30-40% of our food supply goes to waste. This problem is rooted in socio-economic inequalities driven by national and... Read more »
FunGal Eyes in the Forest Mushrooms are a ubiquitous entity throughout environments that contribute to the overall success of an ecosystem. These fungi are not only one of the most diverse sources of beauty, but they serve many beneficial purposes beyond that. Join us as self-taught forager, Sarah Oktavec shows us the ways... Read more »
Wild Sex: How Nature Does 'It' Nature is WILD and, sometimes, competition for reproduction is fierce. From the birds to the bees (and even the orchids!), join naturalist, Kerry Wixted, to learn how different plants and animals procreate in odd, interesting, and sometimes deadly ways. Kerry Wixted is a Maryland naturalist with over... Read more »
