Eat, Drink and Learn Speaker Series
Irvine’s signature Eat, Drink & Learn adult lecture series returns with 7 convenings, 7 guest experts from all over the Mid-Atlantic, sharing 7 presentations that will educate and inspire. With fascinating nature topics, you will not want to miss this year’s fabulous slate of expert speakers. Enjoy the camaraderie of sharing a specialty beverage and a sumptuous catered dinner with both old friends and new green-minded neighbors prior to each memorable educational program. Dinner, drinks, expert environmental educational and lively discussions – season packages and single tickets NOW ON SALE!
Click Here for More InformationNature Exploration
Always wished to be better versed on local wildflowers, birdsongs, or insects that live in your garden? Now is the time to increase your fluency in ‘Speaking nature’; it has vocabulary all its own and terminology differences can be subtle. Immersing oneself in the careful study of a group of organisms can be calming, teach patience, and create greater awareness.
Register for Nature Exploration ProgramsHealth and Wellness
Wellness, Health and Community – this is what Irvine’s Health & Wellness in Nature programming offers. Come explore a variety of outdoor classes and workshops, all designed to leverage nature’s healing powers. Learn tools and practices to create resiliency, better habits, and novel ways to reconnect with nature and each other so that we feel stronger in both mind and body.
Register for Health and Wellness ProgramsArt in Nature
For centuries, nature with its ever-changing seasonal backdrop and infinite hues on its palette, has served as perhaps the greatest source of artistic inspiration and creativity. Whether with pen, brush, or camera in hand, learn to document the natural wonders around you and to express how nature speaks to you. Explore how nature itself can be both the subject and the media of artistic expression.
Register for Art in Nature ProgramsLUNCH & LEARN - Adult Nature Series
Join us for one or more nature-inspired presentations, while enjoying a delicious lunch and themed mocktails. Tickets include talk, catered lunch, and optional guided tour. Offering 3 dates and topics that are sure to entertain and inform. Irvine’s Lunch & Learns are a great midweek outing with friends or way to make new adult connections. Tickets available for the series or individual programs.
LEARN MOREAdult Nature Talks
For community groups, companies, clubs, and senior centers.
Irvine’s Adult Nature Talks are perfect for groups. Schedule a class or presentation with one of the Environmental Educators at Irvine or we will come to you! Whether you are looking for a unique animal encounter for your next staff meeting or event or an enriching educational program at your garden club or senior center, Irvine will deliver a memorable program for your group.
Book Community Outreach ProgramsBOOK WORMS - NATURE BOOK CLUB
Love to read? Love Nature? Join a group of fellow book & nature enthusiasts for a monthly gathering at Irvine!
BOOK WORMS will gather to discuss the preselected book and enjoy refreshments and drinks (including beer & wine). The goal is simple: Read, gather, share, connect. We hope you will join us!
March 13: “A Walk in the Woods” By Bill Bryson
May 8: “The Wander Society” By Keri Smith
September 11: “Nature’s Best Hope” By Douglas Tallamy
November 13: “Gathering Moss” By Robin Krimmerer
