Eco-Explorers Take on Irvine!
February 17, 2018 - Eco-ExplorersThe Eco-Explorers after school club held its’ first Winter Family Event and what a success it was! Despite the cold and the icy rain, many families came out to participate.… Read more »
Where Do Bugs Go In The Winter?
February 7, 2017 - Latest, Naturalist's NotesWhile many people don’t look forward to the icy roads and shoveling snow that winter always brings, many are happy that all of the bugs have died for the year!… Read more »
Time to Empty Your Rain Barrels!
December 9, 2016 - Executive Director, LatestWhen I woke up this morning to reports of wind chills in the teens I was reminded that it is probably time to empty my rain barrels for the winter.… Read more »
Woolly Bear Caterpillars
November 7, 2016 - Latest, Naturalist's NotesWhy did the Pyrrharctia isabella cross the road? It was going to REI to buy snowshoes! This particular woolly bear caterpillar (Pyrrharctia isabella) was mostly black, which is a sure… Read more »
Notes from the ED: Getting Ready For Winter the Green Way
December 23, 2015 - Executive Director, LatestBy Brooks Paternotte, Executive Director As I eagerly await the arrival of winter, I have started with my family to prepare our small farm for winter. This year, I insisted… Read more »
Naturalist’s Notes: Ready for Winter?
November 5, 2015 - Naturalist's NotesIt may seem crazy, but SNOW just may be on the way to Maryland soon! SNOW is the American Birding Association’s code for snowy owl and there have already been… Read more »
Frog Popsicle, Anyone?
March 8, 2015 - Naturalist's NotesWith spring right around the corner, March is a great month to listen and look for frogs! Many of our native amphibians will begin to awaken from their winter sleep… Read more »
Program Spotlight: Walking in a Winter Wonderland
December 19, 2014 - ProgramsMany of us are ready for a break this winter. But when does that break become cabin fever? For me, both when I was a child and now as an… Read more »
Searching for Hidden Treasures
December 5, 2014 - Naturalist's NotesSpring and early fall seasons at Irvine are bustling with animal activity. They are great times to hit the trails if you want to see a wide variety of animal… Read more »
