Are you looking for a summer camp experience for your curious kid? Wondering what makes Nature Camp at Irvine different? Are you all registered and have questions about what to expect this summer? Join us for a virtual Nature Camp Q&A to meet the camp director, learn more about the day-to-day, and ask all the... Read more »
Discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first session, you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then how to coil long-leaf pine needles using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over 2 evenings allows you to work on the project at... Read more »
Part of Irvine’s 7-part Adult Lecture Series – Eat, Drink & Learn The Pressure is Rising: Climate Change, Humans, & the Future of Barrier Islands Barrier islands represent the intersection of changing weather, sea-level, species migration, and human influence. They represent the first line of defense against ocean-side flooding and storm surge along much of the... Read more »
Discover a cost-effective way to create a pollinator patch to help bees and butterflies – SEEDS! This workshop will explain the techniques used to grow native plants from seed, which plants work well, and how and when to transplant. All participants will take home a plant tray of native flower seeds plus a guide for their... Read more »
Join us at this fun training to learn about phenology and how it is being used to track the impacts that climate change is making on the plants and animals all around us. Phenology is the practice of observing the different lifecycles of plants from bud burst and leaf emergence to flowering and seeds, and requires the simple recording of these... Read more »
Discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first session, you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then how to coil long-leaf pine needles using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over 2 evenings allows you to work on the project at... Read more »
Head down to our campsite for a campfire and be serenaded by thousands of frogs! First at the campfire, we will learn some of the different frog calls and meet Irvine’s frog while enjoying some s’mores. Then on a short hike to the ponds, we will find out how many frogs you can tell apart... Read more »
Irvine is thrilled to introduce SUNRISE SUNDAYS on the first Sunday of each month. Arrive at dawn and take a stroll to enjoy a spectacular sunrise on Irvine's 211-acre property. Say hello to Irvine's executive director, Brooks Paternotte, as he welcomes members during this breath-taking time in nature. This is self-guided access. No registration required.... Read more »
Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we explore Irvine’s wetlands for frogs, toads and dip for tadpoles. At the tent, meet some of our ambassador amphibians up close to practice your identification skills. Try your hand at an origami frog, play games, and have an un-frog-ettable afternoon... Read more »
Are you an early bird, looking to start your day in nature? With our NEW Early Bird Wednesdays, Irvine members are invited to gain early access to the 211-acre property and experience the sights and sounds before we open to the public. Come observe the early morning activity of Irvine's abundant bird life and witness these wonderful creatures during... Read more »
Are you an early bird, looking to start your day in nature? With our NEW Early Bird Wednesdays, Irvine members are invited to gain early access to the 211-acre property and experience the sights and sounds before we open to the public. Come observe the early morning activity of Irvine's abundant bird life and witness these wonderful creatures during... Read more »
Join us for a workshop where we will learn how to use Nature Observation and Tracking in our quest to photograph the treasures of Mother Nature. We will learn about her playground. The Forest is always talking to us; learn to listen and unlock its mysteries. Unlocking the mysteries generally leads to wonderful photographs. Participants... Read more »
