Early spring is syrup season but creating maple syrup is a long, tricky process, so an alternative is hickory bark syrup. Dr. Clare Walker will share how you can use the distinctive bark of shagbark hickory to make a delicious and distinctive syrup – sweet, yet smoky. The process is simple, requires no tools other... 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 »
Saturday, April 4th will be a #FREEadmission day at Irvine Nature Center. Come on out and enjoy time in nature! Explore the 211-acre property and take in the views this spring. Visit the indoor and outdoor exhibits. Observe Irvine’s many animal ambassadors. On this #FREEadmission day, we invite you to: Hike the 8+ miles of... 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 »
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 »
Nature Worx goes outside to go inside! Join Nature Worx for a 90-minute guided saunter in the woods. You will be guided through sensory awareness, nature observation, reflection and mindful movement. These saunters help participants slow down, reduce stress, and access their inner calm. This innovative, internationally recognized non-profit delivers nature-based experiential programs designed to... 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 »
Irvine Nature Center is seeking 100 participants for a day of trash and debris clean up from nearby roadways. If left alone, this litter would make its way into streams and ultimately into the Chesapeake. We are looking for individuals or groups to help make an impact during Project Clean Stream 2026. Volunteers will help... Read more »
“One World… One Breath”. This is the motto of World Tai Chi Day– a global event with the sole purpose of promoting personal and global health and healing. People in hundreds of cities, in over 80 nations, on 6 continents, will take part in a worldwide celebration of Tai Chi. Locally, World Tai Chi... Read more »
Spring is the perfect time to forage for nutrition-filled wild foods. In this workshop, Dr. Clare Walker will instruct how to correctly identify many different edible wild greens, often dismissed as weeds. After foraging wild greens at Irvine, we will prepare our harvested leaves and create a pesto. Combine leaves of varying ‘spice’ with olive... Read more »
Join Peter Wood proprietor of The French Paradox Wines & Spirit Shop and Dr. Clare Walker who leads Irvine’s Native Plant Team, for this fun and flavorful LUNCH & LEARN. Spring blossoms are an important food source for our early emerging spring pollinators, but their delicate floral scents and sweet nectar can also be captured... 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 »