Naturalist’s Notes: Maple Sugaring
February 17, 2016 - Naturalist's NotesWith freezing cold nights and warmer days, the sap in maple trees is on the move! It creeps up from the roots where it has been stored as starch and… Read more »
Raptor Cam!
February 12, 2016 - Animal House, LatestThis winter we experienced a record setting blizzard, with over 30 inches of snow covering our property and roadways! During hazardous winter weather like this, it can sometimes be a… Read more »
Volunteer of the Month – February 2016
January 31, 2016 - Irvine VolunteersOver the snow yet? As much as we love the way snow transforms Irvine to a winter wonderland, we need to keep our programs and preschool classes running! After Blizzard… Read more »
Growing Up ‘Possum!
January 12, 2016 - Animal HouseAlmost three months ago, Irvine welcomed a new baby opossum into our education animal family. With mickey-mouse ears that were too big for her face, and a soft, fuzzy body… Read more »
Scott Walters’ Eagle Scout Project
January 12, 2016 - Irvine VolunteersFeel that chill in the air this morning? Winter has finally arrived! With a new season comes many changes in our natural world. This winter, scout Scott Walters of Troop… Read more »
What’s With the Weather?
January 11, 2016 - Latest, Naturalist's NotesShould this winter weather cause concern? El Niño is the warming of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. It is not a standard or normal phenomenon, but it is periodic.… Read more »
Annual Volunteer Update – 2015
December 31, 2015 - Irvine VolunteersHere’s what’s new in the volunteer department: PumpkinFest was a huge success this fall! 125+ volunteers contributed a total of 529 hours on a beautiful fall day filled with hay… Read more »
Dynamic Duo named Volunteers of the Year!
December 28, 2015 - Irvine VolunteersThis year, Irvine is honored to name not one, but two, fantastic recipients of the Jeanne Baetjer Volunteer of the Year award – Sue and Tim Davis! The Davises first… 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 »
Program Spotlight: Winter Wonderland Day Off Camps
December 18, 2015 -Kids are always excited to get a break from school for the winter. But we all know what happens after just a few days of freedom! Holiday excitement dies down,… Read more »
