2026-27 EAT, DRINK & LEARN SERIES – SINGLE event TICKETS AVAILABLE.

Introducing the 17th annual Eat, Drink & Learn adult nature series – LEARNING WITH A TWIST – sponsored by Roland Park Place. Irvine is excited to celebrate a seven-evening series of engaging, nature-inspired fun! Join us for Expert environmental education, Delicious dinner and drinks, & Lively discussions.
SINGLE TICKET PRICE: $58 per person (members); $68 per person (non-members) Learn more about the many benefits of an Irvine MEMBERSHIP

FULL SEASON INCENTIVE: Sign up by September 16 and get all 7 events for the price of 6! 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Speaker: Casey & Chris Leone,
Chris and Casey Leone are a husband-and-wife team who operate a 400+ turtle and tortoise sanctuary, ethical breeding facility, and rescue.

NOVEMBER 19, 2026

Speaker: Kathy Woods,
Kathleen Woods is the Executive Director, Phoenix Wildlife Center

JANUARY 21, 2027

Speaker: Bill Band,
Scuba diver for 50+ years  

FEBRUARY 18, 2027

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

MARCH 18, 2027

Speaker: Eric Schott,
Research Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at IMET

APRIL 15, 2027

Speaker: Kerry Wixted,
Master Naturalist, Amphibian, Reptile, and Invasive Species Program Manager, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and State Agencies coordinator, Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC)

MAY 13, 2027

Speaker: Michael Raupp,
Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland

2026-27 EAT, DRINK & LEARN SERIES – SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE!

SUBSCRIBE TO THE 2026-27 SERIES BEFORE SEPTEMBER 16 & GET 7 EVENTS FOR THE PRICE OF 6.

FULL SERIES PRICING (7 events):
  • Member $348 per person
  • Non-member $408 per person
SINGLE EVENT PRICING:
  • Member $58 per person
  • Non-member $68 per person

Learn more about the many benefits of an Irvine MEMBERSHIP

SAVE THESE DATES:
>>Thursday, September 17, 2026
>>Thursday, November 19, 2026
>>Thursday, January 21, 2027
>>Thursday, February 18, 2027
>>Thursday, March 18, 2027
>>Thursday, April 15, 2027
>>Thursday, May 13, 2027

2026/27 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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