2025-26 EAT, DRINK & LEARN SERIES – SINGLE event TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Introducing the 16th annual Eat, Drink & Learn adult nature series – LEARNING WITH A TWIST – sponsored by Roland Park Place. Irvine is excited to expand to an eight-evening series of engaging, nature-inspired fun! Join us for Expert environmental education, Delicious dinner and drinks, & Lively discussions.

SINGLE TICKET PRICE: $55 per person (members); $65 per person (non-members) Learn more about the many benefits of an Irvine MEMBERSHIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Mullinax,
Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, University of Maryland, Department of Environmental Science and Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2025

Speaker: Symone Barkley,
Chief Learning Officer, Black In Marine Science

JANUARY 22, 2026

Speaker: Brooks Paternotte,
Executive Director, Irvine Nature Center

FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Speaker: Robert Mardiney, M.S.,
Environmental Educator and Irvine’s longtime Director of Education (retired)

MARCH 19, 2026

Speaker: Dr. Mark Norris,
Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, Stevenson University

EDL: moss and mojitos
APRIL 16, 2026

Speaker: Colby Bieschke,
Environmental Educator and Summer Camp Director, Irvine Nature Center

MAY 21, 2026

Speaker: Dr. Clare Walker,
Maryland Master Gardener and Instructor for the Master Naturalist Program

JUNE 11, 2026

Speaker: Kyle Gillen,
Natural Resource Manager, Irvine Nature Center

2025-26 EAT, DRINK & LEARN SERIES – SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE!

SUBSCRIBE TO THE 2025-26 SERIES BEFORE SEPTEMBER 16 & GET 8 EVENTS FOR THE PRICE OF 7.

FULL SERIES PRICING (8 events):
  • Member $385 per person
  • Non-member $455 per person
SINGLE EVENT PRICING:
  • Member $55 per person
  • Non-member $65 per person

Learn more about the many benefits of an Irvine MEMBERSHIP

SAVE THESE DATES:
>>Thursday, September 18, 2025
>>Thursday, November 20, 2025
>>Thursday, January 22, 2026
>>Thursday, February 19, 2026
>>Thursday, March 19, 2026
>>Thursday, April 16, 2026
>>Thursday, May 21, 2026
>>Thursday, June 11, 2026

2025/26 EAT, DRINK & LEARN SERIES SPONSORED BY:

We are grateful for their support.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact the development office at 443-738-9227.

Seasonally-inspired fare and Signature Drinks provided by:

   

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