YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE SPENDING THEIR DAY OFF FROM SCHOOL WITH IRVINE’S AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS FOR A DAY OF EXPLORATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. Theme: Awesome Amphibians - Do you know the difference between a frog... Read more »
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... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume its original timing of 11AM! 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Join Naturalist Clare in the Exhibit Hall to meet some local frog and toad species up-close. Then we’ll hike to the wetlands to dip for tadpoles, froglets and frogs – the different life stages of our fantastic frogs. Please bring footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes for after (just in case) and... Read more »
YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE SPENDING THEIR DAY OFF FROM SCHOOL WITH IRVINE’S AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS FOR A DAY OF EXPLORATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITY! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. Theme: Sustainability Stewards - To commemorate Earth Day, we want to bring... Read more »
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... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume its original timing of 11AM! 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Head down to Irvine’s campsite for a campfire and be serenaded by thousands of frogs! First, we’ll learn some of the different frog calls while enjoying s’mores at the campfire. Then go on a short hike to a listening spot close to the wetlands. Find out how many frogs you can tell apart by sound.... Read more »
A weekend version of our popular caregiver and child class, Little Birds. Children birth to 3 years will delight in the natural world alongside a caregiver as we experience animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, and art. This program includes primarily outdoor experiences and is a perfect introduction to our approach to learning in The... Read more »
Do you love baby animals? Here at Irvine, spring means lots of animal families out and about for the first time! Come celebrate new lives in nature with us! We’ll learn all about different animal families and how baby animals are raised. We’ll even venture outside for a scavenger hunt for baby animals in the... Read more »
Learn the process of making a healing herbal salve from foraged springtime leaves, take home a tin of salve and the knowledge to make more. Common springtime plants: violets, chickweeds, plantain, yarrow, cottonwood buds and more can heal skin and treat bug bites, irritations, and burns. We will learn how to identify and harvest plants... Read more »
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... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume its original timing of 11AM! 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Celebrate Spring at Irvine with lots of family fun with games, crafts, nature activities, and live animal encounters. Plant seeds to take home, build a bird nest of your own, explore the woodland garden looking for birds along the trail, take pictures with HOOT and so much more. Ideal for ages 3-7. Instructors: Irvine NaturalistsSaturday, April... Read more »
Join us for a Wetland Exploration Hike at April’s Pride Outside! This month’s group will explore the wetlands and stream on a nature hike at Irvine and search for early spring amphibians. Pride Outside is a monthly gathering for Queer teens, of any sexual or gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ allies. The meetup will include a... Read more »
In honor of EARTH DAY, Irvine invites you to enjoy FREE ADMISSION all week long! Discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! Open 9:00AM - 5:00PM While at Irvine, Observe the many live Animal Ambassadors in the Exhibit Hall, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 9 resident raptors... Read more »
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... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will resume its original timing of 11AM! 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 are encouraged... Read more »
Join us for a nature-inspired presentation by Irvine's Master Naturalist, Clare Walker, PhD, plus enjoy a delicious catered lunch from ACE Catering and themed mocktails. This program is part of Irvine's 3-part Lunch & Learn series. Queen Bumble Bees are one of the first bees to emerge in early spring. Their warm, fuzzy coats and... Read more »
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... Read more »
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tales & Tails will begin at 10AM starting on June 7th! 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 are... Read more »
Come for an early hike at Irvine on one of the best days for seeing birds. We will take a gentle stroll looking and listening for warblers, orioles and more. See who is setting up home in our bird houses and listen for the warbles of wood thrushes. Finish with a stroll through the woodland... Read more »
You won’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate May the Fourth with Irvine. Go on an adventure through the Understory Loop of ‘Endor’ as we hunt for Ewoks with the help of Princess Leia. Then learn about the closest animal Maryland has to Ewoks: bears! Finally we’ll try our hand... Read more »
