Tortoises & Tonics Join Tom Scollins for a journey of exploration of the fascinating tortoise. Perfect for anyone with a love of wildlife and the natural world. Tom Scollins grew up within walking distance of the Bronx Zoo, where he worked for several years as a teenager before leaving to study zoology in Gainesville, Florida. He... Read more »
Join Environmental Educator Ash Miller for a stroll through Irvine's woods in search of seasonal mushrooms! We will discuss just what is a fungus, what types you may see locally, and which species are edible. Great for ages 5+. Instructor: Ash Miller, Environmental Educator and Animal Care Coordinator Saturday, September 19th 1:00 – 3:00PM Cost:... Read more »
Learn to draw with and make Walnut Ink! We’ll use ink made from Black Walnuts at Irvine, practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. You"ll take home a finished piece of art work and ink samples. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper size will... Read more »
Join Irvine environmental educators for a fun-filled evening under the Harvest Moon. We will start with a pizza dinner, followed by a hike in search of animals who are starting to prepare for the winter. We will have harvest-themed content, such as games and an animal encounter, plus we will learn about the indigenous way... Read more »
Attention Members! You are invited to the 2026 members-only* picnic & square dance! Calling all Irvine members and friends! Join us for an evening of fun, food, games, live music, and square dancing. Together with old time fiddle music accompanying our revels, we will learn the Virginia Reel and other favorite barn dances. It will be... Read more »
Learn how to use watercolors—even if you hate watercolor! We’ll practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. Your take-home piece can be a landscape, an animal; anything you like. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper size will be 8x10. Participants are welcome to bring... Read more »
Gather by the campfire with Naturalist, Ash, for a new monthly tradition at Irvine! Each month features a different seasonal nature theme, but every session promises the same cozy fun: roasting marshmallows, meeting one of Irvine’s animal ambassadors, and diving into hands-on nature-themed fun. Fireside chats are a relaxed, family-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors,... Read more »
Enjoy the joy of foraged foods at Irvine. We will take a short foraging hike to learn how to safely identify and harvest before exploring how to process efficiently for consumption. Walnuts are an abundant and flavorful source of proteins but can also be used medicinally and to dye materials. We will try black walnuts,... Read more »
Gather by the campfire with Naturalist, Ash, for a new monthly tradition at Irvine! Each month features a different seasonal nature theme, but every session promises the same cozy fun: roasting marshmallows, meeting one of Irvine’s animal ambassadors, and diving into hands-on nature-themed fun. Fireside chats are a relaxed, family-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors,... Read more »
Celebrate the fall season by creating a gorgeous gourd bowl that will last for years. Gourds were turned into useful containers, musical instruments and beautiful objects by native people. In this class you will choose a gourd from a wide variety of shapes to turn into a beautifully decorated bowl. Explore how to shape the... Read more »
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month at this Free Event! Explore our Native American educational site with its longhouse and wigwams. Take this opportunity to engage in a number of hands-on activities and demonstrations of ancestral skills--grind corn, throw an atlatl, try your hand at starting a friction fire, make cordage, a buckskin bracelet and more! American Indians have... Read more »
Raptors, Rehab & Rye Get an inside look at the remarkable world of wildlife rehabilitation with Kathy Woods, founder of the Phoenix Wildlife Center. Learn how injured hawks, falcons, owls and other native wildlife are rescued, treated and returned to the wild, while hearing unforgettable stories from nearly three decades of caring for Maryland’s birds... Read more »
