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Featured Featured Event Series FREE FRIDAYS!

FREE FRIDAYS!

Irvine Nature Center

Introducing 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 forests... Read more »

FREE
Featured Featured Event Series Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Irvine Nature Center

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 10AM starting time on June 6th! 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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »

FREE
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PRIDE OUTSIDE HIKE & CAMPFIRE – for all ages!

Irvine Nature Center

Come for a naturalist-led evening, including a hike and a campfire social (with S'MORES!) This is a gathering for LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and groups of friends to explore the outdoors, build connections, and experience the many benefits of nature and community. All ages welcome. Open to individuals, families, groups of friends. Leader: Colby Bieschke, Summer... Read more »

Free – $15
Featured Featured Event Series FREE FRIDAYS!

FREE FRIDAYS!

Irvine Nature Center

Introducing 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 forests... Read more »

FREE
Featured Featured Event Series Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Irvine Nature Center

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 10AM starting time on June 6th! 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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »

FREE

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Firefly Flash

Enjoy one of the wonders of a summer evening with the flashing of fireflies at Irvine. Take a closer look at the many species of fireflies and learn all about their magical bioluminescent bottoms while we wait for dusk. Then we will explore Irvine's ground for fireflies and watch their amazing display in the meadow.... Read more »

$10 – $30
Featured Featured Event Series SUNRISE SUNDAYS- early access to Irvine (MEMBERS ONLY)

SUNRISE SUNDAYS- early access to Irvine (MEMBERS ONLY)

Irvine Nature Center

Irvine is thrilled to announce the return of  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. This... Read more »

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Featured Featured Event Series FREE FRIDAYS!

FREE FRIDAYS!

Irvine Nature Center

Introducing 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 forests... Read more »

FREE
Featured Featured Event Series Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Irvine Nature Center

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 10AM starting time on June 6th! 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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »

FREE
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World Snake Day: Herp Hike

Celebrate World Snake Day by “herping” at Irvine! Herping is the art of hiking for hidden reptiles. Irvine is the home to seven different species of incredible snakes. Join our expert guides for an early morning hike through the woodlands to the wetlands and back in search of all seven. This event is great for... Read more »

$5
Featured Featured Event Series FREE FRIDAYS!

FREE FRIDAYS!

Irvine Nature Center

Introducing 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 forests... Read more »

FREE
Featured Featured Event Series Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

Irvine Nature Center

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume an 10AM starting time on June 6th! 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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors... Read more »

FREE