Come out to Irvine to learn about and celebrate an amazing group of plants. Carnivorous plants can be found all around the world including Maryland. During this program we will get to observe various carnivorous plants, participate in various self-lead activities and take a hike to our wetlands in search of some of our native... 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 »
Introducing FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 11AM starting time on September 6th! Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »
Join an Irvine educator to learn about benthic macroinvertebrates and their role in determining and contributing to stream health. Hike down to one of our streams and learn a few collection strategies to find and identify some of the benthic macroinvertebrates (and other critters) that call Irvine's streams home. This event is great for all ages. ... Read more »
What's all the 'buzz' about native plants? There's a lot of information around native plants and their importance in our landscape plantings for providing pollinator, insect, and bird habitats. So, how can we digest all the science and plant lists out there, to create rich, enticing and ecologically sustaining gardens? During this program, native plant... Read more »
Introducing FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 11AM starting time on September 6th! Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »
World Turtle Day is May 23. Celebrate your love for turtles with an art class. We have the Maryland State Reptile, the Diamondback Terrapin! Learn to draw and paint this rare species and your other favorite turtles! Instructors: Brittany Roger, Irvine Environmental Educator and MICA-trained artist Friday, May 23rd 6:00 – 8:00PM Cost: $25/individual Advance... Read more »
Introducing FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Join naturalists and yoga instructor Mallory for a tranquil morning of beginner's level yoga followed by a mindfulness hike in nature engaging your senses. We will learn simple yoga poses, stretches, and techniques to slow down and return to the present moment. This event is ideal for ages 13+ Instructor: Mallory Mlynarek, Animal Care Manager... Read more »
A single-day version of our popular caregiver and child class, Little Birds. Children birth to 3 years will delight in the natural world alongside a caregiver as we experience animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, and art. This program includes primarily outdoor experiences and is a perfect introduction to our approach to learning in The... Read more »
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