Foraging: Know Your Nuts
Irvine Nature CenterExplore the nut trees: oaks, hickories and walnut as we learn the keys to identification by leaf, nut and bark. Do you know your white from red oaks - at... Read more »
Explore the nut trees: oaks, hickories and walnut as we learn the keys to identification by leaf, nut and bark. Do you know your white from red oaks - at... Read more »
Want to stay well this winter? It’s easier than you might think! In fact, most everything you need to tend to the common cold can be found just outside your... Read more »
Just because it’s the dead of winter doesn’t mean you have to stop foraging as evergreens are now easy to spot! These trees have a long history of use to... Read more »
A special class for families with children 6+ interested in finding out about the useful plants around us. Discover plants that are safe and easy to identify for tasty trailside... Read more »
Throughout history, wild spring greens have been used as both medicine and an important source of nutrients. Many of the first plants to grow in spring are ones brought to... Read more »
Have fun outside and learn the about foods all around us with the family. Join us to explore some fall fruits like pawpaw that are tasty or useful and ones... Read more »
Pawpaws are one of the jewels of the foraging calendar and well worth hunting out. Find out why the largest fruit on the East coast is rarely available to buy despite... Read more »
Goldenrods grow in abundance in the meadows at Irvine and are valued in pollinator gardens because of the number of pollinators they support. But did you know that these plants... Read more »
Have some seasonal fun making sustainable and thoughtful herbal gifts to pamper body, face, and lips. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a body butter, skin soothing face lotion,... 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... 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... 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,... Read more »