Growing up in North Baltimore I knew that spring had arrived not because of the crocuses blooming first in my mother’s garden. Rather, it was the appearance of the lawn service my father so revered. I vividly recall their truck and trailer pulling up to the house and the tractor rolling off to do its work… Read more »
With winter in full swing around the northeast, it is hard not to notice the ubiquitous white film on our vehicles and roads, not to mention in our homes and businesses. I was recently spreading some at my home when I decided to learn a bit more about its impact before applying more. What I… Read more »
Notes from the Executive Director, Brooks Paternotte Just over a week ago Irvine held another of its “Eat, Drink, and Learn” series and welcomed Frank Marsden from Eden Mill Nature Center as our guest speaker. Frank engaged the audience and took us on an amazing journey as we explored the world of animal skulls. He… 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 paid special attention to this time of year for millennia. Stones were carefully erected in alignment with the rising and setting of the sun on… 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 my pile, I have routinely added kitchen scraps like egg shells, unused parts of fruits and veggies, and coffee grounds along with leaves, chicken and… Read more »
Notes from the Executive Director, Brooks Paternotte With my favorite holiday just two days away it is hard not to reflect on the last year and comment on being thankful. We are thankful here at Irvine for the incredible support we receive from the community – our members, generous donors, corporate sponsors and partners, and… Read more »
Right now things are quiet here at Irvine Nature Center, but it must be the calm before the storm. Fortunately this storm is one of enthusiastic early childhood educators who will descend upon Irvine’s 116 acre campus for three days of lectures and workshops at our 3rd annual Nature Preschool Conference. We plan on hosting… Read more »
I reached for the water bottle next to my bed a few nights ago to take a gulp of water before rolling over and going back to sleep. As the cool water passed over my lips I felt immediately that something was horribly wrong. My tongue sensed a solid where only liquid should be and my… Read more »
It is hard for me to write a weekly green tip since all I can see from my window is white. So this week (I know it has been actually a few weeks since my last post), I am dedicating the blog to things wintery and white, and how we might make the most of… Read more »
As we ring in the New Year, I find it important to take a moment to reflect upon the last year, a year of change! Over the past year, the Irvine Staff and volunteers have done AMAZING things together! Without the help of committed volunteers, Irvine wouldn’t have been able to achieve such amazing tasks… Read more »
