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: Maple Magic-Maple syrup season is one of our favorite times... 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 »
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 »
If you are looking for single day classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect! Join a small group of nature loving kids, as they learn through exploration, throughout Irvine’s 211 acres. Offered select Tuesdays throughout the year. Register for a specific date or sign up for the year-long series and save! Membership discounts apply! All classes... 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 »
If you are looking for single day classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect! Join a small group of nature loving kids, as they learn through exploration, throughout Irvine’s 211 acres. Offered select Tuesdays throughout the year. Register for a specific date or sign up for the year-long series and save! Membership discounts apply! All classes... 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 »
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 Friday, March 21st 6:00 – 8:00PM Cost: $25/individual Advance registration encouraged – event will be... Read more »
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect! Join a small group of nature loving kids, as they learn through exploration, throughout Irvine’s 211 acres. Offered select Tuesdays throughout the year. Register for a specific date or for the year-long series and save! Membership discounts apply! All classes are drop-off. BAUER EXPLORERS (FOR... 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 »
If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect! Join a small group of nature loving kids, as they learn through exploration, throughout Irvine’s 211 acres. Offered select Tuesdays throughout the year. Register for a specific date or for the year-long series and save! Membership discounts apply! All classes are drop-off. BAUER EXPLORERS (FOR... 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 »
