An Irvine Nature Center favorite! MAPLE MAGIC will be offered during four weekend sessions this year. Sign up early! It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn and enjoy the magic of the season. Learn how to identify maple trees and... Read more »
An Irvine Nature Center favorite! MAPLE MAGIC will be offered during four weekend sessions this year. Sign up early! It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn and enjoy the magic of the season. Learn how to identify maple trees and... Read more »
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 using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over 2 evenings allows you to work on the project at home if... Read more »
Introducing 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 »
An Irvine Nature Center favorite! MAPLE MAGIC will be offered during four weekend sessions this year. Sign up early! It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn and enjoy the magic of the season. Learn how to identify maple trees and... Read more »
An Irvine Nature Center favorite! MAPLE MAGIC will be offered during four weekend sessions this year. Sign up early! It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn and enjoy the magic of the season. Learn how to identify maple trees and... Read more »
Through Qigong and Tai Chi, participants will explore the ancient practices of moving meditation to align body, mind, and spirit and build a deeper connection to nature. In addition to learning and practicing these healing arts, we will also experience one or more additional components of the following: qigong forest bathing, qigong walks, mindfulness meditation,... Read more »
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 using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over 2 evenings allows you to work on the project at home if... Read more »
Join Irvine trustees, Lexie Mills and Nettie Washburn, for an afternoon of sips and spring shopping. Thursday, March 7 11:00AM-5:00PM 7623 Bellona Ave Ruxton, Maryland 15% OF SALES will benefit Irvine Nature Center
Introducing 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 »
The foundation of foraging is being able to correctly identify plants but knowing your trees makes any hike more interesting too. This class will start by looking at evergreen needles, then advance to using clues from bark to buds to identify trees without their leaves. After practicing indoors with cut branches, test what you have... Read more »
Through Qigong and Tai Chi, participants will explore the ancient practices of moving meditation to align body, mind, and spirit and build a deeper connection to nature. In addition to learning and practicing these healing arts, we will also experience one or more additional components of the following: qigong forest bathing, qigong walks, mindfulness meditation,... Read more »
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 using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over 2 evenings allows you to work on the project at home if... Read more »
Love to read? Love nature? Join a group of fellow book & nature enthusiasts for a monthly gathering at Irvine! BOOK WORMS: Irvine's Nature Book Club BOOK WORMS will gather to discuss the preselected book and enjoy refreshments and drinks (including beer & wine). BOOK WORMS will meet at various sites around the property, taking... Read more »
Introducing 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 »
To get the jump on world frog day (March 20th), join us as we celebrate our appreciation for these amazing amphibians with an art class! Learn to sketch and paint these charming creatures and take home your very own "tree cookie" masterpiece, perfect to use as a coaster or quirky decor around your home. This... Read more »
Through Qigong and Tai Chi, participants will explore the ancient practices of moving meditation to align body, mind, and spirit and build a deeper connection to nature. In addition to learning and practicing these healing arts, we will also experience one or more additional components of the following: qigong forest bathing, qigong walks, mindfulness meditation,... Read more »
Maryland's Amphibians: Meet Your Neighbors! Come meet your neighbors! Maryland is home to a diverse group of amphibian species ranging from the mighty American Bullfrog to the diminutive Eastern Red-backed Salamander. Allow me to introduce you to Maryland’s amphibian species. We will chat about where you can find these animals in Maryland and how you... Read more »
Introducing 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 »
Through Qigong and Tai Chi, participants will explore the ancient practices of moving meditation to align body, mind, and spirit and build a deeper connection to nature. In addition to learning and practicing these healing arts, we will also experience one or more additional components of the following: qigong forest bathing, qigong walks, mindfulness meditation,... Read more »
VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS NEEDED Become a member of the Irvine Education Team by joining us as a Volunteer Naturalist this season! Share your appreciation of the environment with children, learn new skills, spend time outdoors and meet new people, all while serving as a Volunteer Naturalist. Irvine’s Volunteer Naturalists provide environmental education to elementary and middle... Read more »
VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS NEEDED Become a member of the Irvine Education Team by joining us as a Volunteer Naturalist this season! Share your appreciation of the environment with children, learn new skills, spend time outdoors and meet new people, all while serving as a Volunteer Naturalist. Irvine’s Volunteer Naturalists provide environmental education to elementary and middle... Read more »
VOLUNTEER NATURALISTS NEEDED Become a member of the Irvine Education Team by joining us as a Volunteer Naturalist this season! Share your appreciation of the environment with children, learn new skills, spend time outdoors and meet new people, all while serving as a Volunteer Naturalist. Irvine’s Volunteer Naturalists provide environmental education to elementary and middle... Read more »
Introducing 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 »
Introducing 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 »
