Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Are you looking for a preschool that encourages adventurous play, discovery, outdoor exploration, and connection with others for your toddler? The Nature Preschool at Irvine, offers children ages three to five a supportive, safe learning environment that emphasizes discovery, experimentation and connection through play in and with nature. A variety of schedule options are available... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Sadly this program has been canceled due to illness. Learn the art of fire building in a fun and supportive environment. Discover where to find dry wood and tinder even in winter and how to build and start a fire. Try using ferro rods, experiment with everyday fire-starting materials from lip balm to hand sanitizer... Read more »
Your child will love spending their day off from school at Irvine 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. Monday, January 16, 2022 – Animal – “ations” - Do you ever wonder where some of... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Your child will love spending their day off from school at Irvine 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. Monday, January 23, 2023 – Winter Wonders - One can only marvel at the abundance of... Read more »
Attention Homeschool Families! If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect. During this 2 hour gathering, we engage in place-based learning and hiking. Students will explore many topics such as land stewardship, wild plant identification and recipes, and natural arts. Instructors: Stephanie Brownawell Holzman, MA, Head of Earth Friends... Read more »
Attention Homeschool Families! If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect. During this 2 hour gathering, we engage in place-based learning and hiking. Students will explore many topics such as land stewardship, wild plant identification and recipes, and natural arts. Instructors: Stephanie Brownawell Holzman, MA, Head of Earth Friends... Read more »
Part of Irvine's 7-part Adult Lecture Series - Eat, Drink & Learn Barn Owls in Maryland: Collective Mission - Increase and support maximum nesting potential for Barn Owls in Maryland Maryland DNR ranked Barn Owls in the 2015-2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (Chap 3, page 39, Table 3.12.)... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Considering an Outdoor Wedding? Looking for the perfect venue? Join us for an exclusive Wedding Open House and meet and greet, where you can: - Enjoy Food Tastings provided by many of our approved caterers - Talk one on one with highly rated, award winning vendors - Enjoy a guided tour of Irvine's beautiful venue,... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Celebrate National Seed Swap Day at Irvine and get your garden off to a great start. Native plant seeds collected at Irvine plus other locally sourced seed will be available at the swap. If you have any native plant seed, vegetable, or herb seeds you’re willing to swap, bring them along. You do not need... Read more »
Dress for the weather and have fun as a family as we explore the winter world using all our senses. Look for animal homes, find out who is the best at seeing animals hidden along the trail and, if we are lucky, read track stories in the snow. Finish by warming up with a story... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 are encouraged... Read more »
