Are you looking for a hands-on way to protect the environment and connect with your community? Volunteers are essential to Irvine's operations and their efforts support our mission to provide the community with valuable experiences in nature. Join us for two Community Days of Service this Spring on Saturday, March 15th, and Sunday, April 6th,... Read more »
Create your own mini habitat in this hands-on Terrarium Building Workshop! Using various tiny plants and mosses you’ll learn how to design a beautiful terrarium in semi-enclosed glass bowls. This workshop is great for anyone 12 years+ to learn how to create and care for their own little environment. Participants will personalize their terrarium... Read more »
Explore the topic of animal diets: from picky eaters to bottom feeders, learn about the wide variety of animal diets with hands-on activities like a live animal feeding, a DIY bird feeder build, and guided hike. This event is ideal for children ages 6+ Instructor: Ash Miller, Irvine Naturalist Sunday, March 16th, 11:00AM – 1:00PM... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Frog Day is March 20. Come celebrate your love for frogs with an art class. Learn to draw and paint these tiny, adorable animals on tree cookies! All experience levels welcome. Instructors: Brittany Roger, Irvine Environmental Educator and MICA-trained artist Saturday, March 22nd 2:00 – 4:00PM Cost: $25/individual Advance registration encouraged – event will be... Read more »
*** NEW DATE *** Join us for a festive afternoon of warmth, connection, and reminiscing, as we kickoff the celebration for Irvine Nature Center’s 50th year! Take a hike to your favorite place on the property, engage with Irvine’s animal ambassadors, and gather around the campfire to listen to live music, hear stories, and share hot cocoa and s’mores!... 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 »
Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine's award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. Theme: Terrific Tardigrades- Amoebas, Rotifers, & Water Bears, Oh My! The... Read more »
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