Creatures of the Night – A family night hike.
June 23, 2022 -Explore the sights and sounds of Irvine on a warm summer evening. The animals at Irvine are used to people disappearing at the end of the workday, so dusk is… Read more »
Frog and Toad Family Fun – SOLD OUT
February 9, 2022 -Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we explore Irvine’s wetlands for frogs, toads, and dip for tadpoles. Try frog hopping games, toad… Read more »
Foraging May Flowers & More
February 4, 2022 -Have you been curious about foraging? Flowers are a great place for beginner foragers to start, as identification tends to be easy and many can be nibbled right off the… Read more »
Foraging in Woods and Fields: Early Spring Discoveries – SOLD OUT
February 4, 2022 -Throughout history, wild herbs have been used as both medicine and an important source of nutrients. Many of the first plants to grow in spring are ones brought to America… Read more »
Rising Rooted: Medicinal Plants that Grow All Around You
January 20, 2022 -What does it mean to know the land? Why learn about the land around you? Learning the land where you live is about cultivating a relationship with the external and… Read more »
Spring Nature Hike
January 19, 2022 -Celebrate the changing of the season with a nature exploration along Irvine’s trails. The wetlands will be full of frog calls as we hunt for frogspawn and salamanders. Enjoy the… Read more »
Winter Foraging
January 19, 2022 -Just because it’s the dead of winter doesn’t mean you have to stop foraging! Now is the time for evergreens to shine, as they are now easy to spot! These… Read more »
The Roots of Foraging
September 28, 2021 -Fall is when plants take the energy from the summer’s growth and store in their roots. This program will celebrate the changing of the seasons as we hike to find… Read more »
Natural Lip Balm Workshop For Teens
September 20, 2021 -A fun, hands-on class where teens get to make lip balms from scratch. Learn how to vary ingredients for different flavors and textures to create a personalized lip balm. Then… Read more »
