Join Irvine Animal Programs Coordinator Ash Miller to see what animals emerge after the sun goes down! Naturalists will be setting up a insect-attracting light to see what kind of nocturnal critters call Irvine home! During this event we will be setting up blacklight and white bedsheet to observe or identify what animals arrive. There will... Read more »
Join Environmental Educator Ash Miller for a stroll through Irvine's woods in search of seasonal mushrooms! We will discuss just what is a fungus, what types you may see locally, and which species are edible. Great for ages 5+. Instructor: Ash Miller, Environmental Educator and Animal Care Coordinator Saturday, September 19th 1:00 – 3:00PM Cost:... Read more »
Learn to draw with and make Walnut Ink! We’ll use ink made from Black Walnuts at Irvine, practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. You"ll take home a finished piece of art work and ink samples. You’re set up for success with MICA-trained artist, Brittany Roger. All supplies provided. Paper size will... Read more »
Enjoy the joy of foraged foods at Irvine. We will take a short foraging hike to learn how to safely identify and harvest before exploring how to process efficiently for consumption. Walnuts are an abundant and flavorful source of proteins but can also be used medicinally and to dye materials. We will try black walnuts,... Read more »
Celebrate the fall season by creating a gorgeous gourd bowl that will last for years. Gourds were turned into useful containers, musical instruments and beautiful objects by native people. In this class you will choose a gourd from a wide variety of shapes to turn into a beautifully decorated bowl. Explore how to shape the... Read more »
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month at this Free Event! Explore our Native American educational site with its longhouse and wigwams. Take this opportunity to engage in a number of hands-on activities and demonstrations of ancestral skills--grind corn, throw an atlatl, try your hand at starting a friction fire, make cordage, a buckskin bracelet and more! American Indians have... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday drinks, nibbles and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop to create a beautiful but sustainable wreath – no experience needed. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the... Read more »
Have you ever wondered what Irvine’s animals are up to when the sun goes down? Take this unique opportunity to visit with them and see who is energized by the dark. Some of the creatures out and about may surprise you! Come wearing your coziest PJ’s and get ready for a fun evening exploring our... Read more »
Join us after dark to search the woods of Irvine for some of Maryland’s native owls – we have multiple resident owls and winter is the perfect time to listen for them. We will start indoors to practice recognizing their different calls and then head out for a quiet walk on the trails to call... Read more »
