This is the first in a NEW SERIES of Quarterly Day Trips! Spend the day with other nature lovers, traveling together in the Irvine mini-bus to explore some of the Mid-Atlantic’s best wildlife hotspots. For this first excursion, we will witness the beginning of fall waterfowl migration, when tens of thousands of ducks, geese, and... Read more »
Looking to attract a wide array of beautiful birds? Learn helpful tips for turning your backyard feeding station into a magnet for a greater variety of birds. Explore which foods you should offer to attract new species, how to keep birds safe with proper hygiene, and which feeder types - and locations - generally offer... Read more »
Have you ever wondered how squirrels survive the winter? What do squirrels eat when the ground is frozen and the trees have no leaves? Join Naturalist Paige for lots of fun as we learn how squirrels prepare for the cold winter months! This program is intended for children 6+, with Accompanying Parent Instructor: Paige Vance,... Read more »
Instead of shopping, choose nature and fresh air with Naturalist Clare. On this hike we will explore some of the less known trails at Irvine as the seasons change. Notice how plants and animals are preparing for the cold weather of winter. Learn some of the history of this land that has shaped the habitats... Read more »
Ignore the mall and take a chance to stretch your legs after all that food. Hike with Irvine naturalist Clare and hunt for signs of the many animals that call Irvine home as we explore how they are preparing for winter. Then gather round a campfire to toast some s’mores and listen to a traditional... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal holiday teas and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this workshop where we will learn how to identify different evergreens and vines available locally. Then create a beautiful but sustainable wreath. We will provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, vines,... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal holiday teas and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this workshop where we will learn how to identify different evergreens and vines available locally. Then create a beautiful but sustainable wreath. We will provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, vines,... Read more »
