By Steven Mickletz, Camp Director It’s admittedly hard to follow-up as spectacular a summer camp as Irvine Nature Center hosted in 2014. I was fortunate to have a stellar staff… Read more »
Ever wonder what it means to be a “Naturalist?” The brief definition of a “Naturalist” is someone that studies nature in nature. Well doesn’t that mean that we can all… Read more »
“Passionate, intelligent, dedicated, hardworking, a great sense of humor…..” these are just a few of the terms that have been used to describe Olav Nyseter; winner of Irvine Nature Center’s… Read more »
John Ruhrah 3rd grade students took a trip back in time on December 19, 2014. Irvine visited John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School for it’s bi-monthly visit, but this visit was not… Read more »
Notes from the Executive Director, Brooks Paternotte Today, for the first time in six months, the day actually grew longer rather than shorter albeit almost imperceptibly. So what? People have… Read more »
Many 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 »
Have you been by the Nature Store at Irvine recently? If not, now is the time! We are looking to spread some holiday cheer by offering Jingle Deals, a new… Read more »
In the world of snakes, there are some pretty amazing adaptations. All are predators, equipped with strong muscles and expandable jaws. Some have excellent climbing abilities, a few have… Read more »
Spring 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 »
While standing next to my compost pile this past weekend a friend remarked, “That’s some good looking dirt coming out of there.” And I could not agree more. Since starting… Read more »
