Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Dr. Clare Walker will lead this evening of herbal pampering! Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a little self-nurturing and fun. During this event we will be making (and sampling) a variety of herbal skin treats while enjoying some wine, cocktails/mocktails and edible treats. We will start with a gentle herbal hand soak, then apply a natural... Read more »
Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s by creating a stunning 3D woven willow heart. Dr. Clare Walker will guide you as you as first construct a heart-shaped frame and then randomly weave willow rods through the structure to fill it in. The technique is beginner-friendly as there's no "right or wrong" way to weave, allowing for an organic, natural look... Read more »
Dr. Clare Walker will lead this winter workshop and will guide you step-by-step to make simple traditional herbal remedies to boost immunity and care for the symptoms of cold season. Students will leave with their own 4oz jar samples to take home and the knowledge and recipes needed to make more. Ideal for adults. No... Read more »
Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Help us write the next chapter for the Jones Falls Watershed! Join our upcoming stakeholder meetings and contribute to discussion about water quality, biodiversity, recreation, land use, culture, and more. Did you know that Irvine Nature Center is the home of the headwaters? JOIN US FOR THIS IMPORTANT CONVERSATION! Sign up to be a stakeholder... Read more »
Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Learn the art of fire building in a fun and supportive environment. Discover where to find dry wood and tinder even in winter, which woods burn best and how to build and start a fire. Try using ferro rods, experiment with everyday fire-starting materials from lip balm to hand sanitizer and much more. Even try... Read more »
Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Turtles play remarkable roles in our ecosystems and cultures--- yet many species are in decline. Join naturalist Kerry Wixted for an engaging and eye-opening journey into the world of turtles! Learn the basics of turtle biology, discover several of the unique species found in Maryland, and explore the key reasons their populations are struggling. You'll... Read more »
In this two-class evening workshop (Wednesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 18), Dr. Clare Walker will lead you as you discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first class you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then coil long-leaf pine needles... Read more »
