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  • March 2026

  • Fri 20

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured March 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 20

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured March 20 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 27

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured March 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 27

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured March 27 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections... Read more »

    FREE
  • April 2026

  • Fri 3

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured April 3 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 3

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured April 3 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 3

    Nature by the Fire- Bugs and Bonfires

    Featured April 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Nature by the Fire

    Warm up by the campfire and join Naturalist, Ash for a new monthly tradition at Irvine! Each month features a different seasonal nature theme but every session promises the same... Read more »

    Free – $5
  • Fri 10

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured April 10 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 10

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured April 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 17

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured April 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 17

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured April 17 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays for a FREE story time & an animal encounter in the Outdoor Classroom (or indoors in inclement weather.) This ‘caregiver and child’ program will allow you to build connections... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 24

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured April 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    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... Read more »

    FREE
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Irvine Nature Center

11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 443­-738-9200
Fax: 410­-902-8210

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Irvine Nature Center is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

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  • About
    ▼
    • About Irvine Nature Center
    • Mission, Vision and Values
    • Irvine Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Visit
    ▼
    • Plan Your Visit to Irvine
    • Programs & Events
    • Programs for Schools
    • Animal Ambassadors
  • Support
    ▼
    • Become A Member
    • DONATE
    • Other Ways To Give
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Pumpkins on the Green 2025
    • Volunteer/Intern
  • Early Childhood Education
    ▼
    • Nature Preschool
    • Little Birds
    • Earth Friends Homeschool
  • Nature Programs
    ▼
    • Programs for Children
    • Programs for Adults
    • PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
    • Summer Nature Camp 2026
  • Rentals & Special Events
    ▼
    • Birthday Parties
    • Weddings & Rentals
    • Pumpkins on the Green 2025
  • Become a Member/Renew
  • Registration & Payment