An Irvine Nature Center favorite! MAPLE MAGIC will be offered during four weekend sessions this year. Sign up early! It may sound sappy, but there’s magic in our trees at this time of year! Join Irvine’s naturalists for an outdoor hike-n-learn and enjoy the magic of the season. Learn how to identify maple trees 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 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 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 and call out... Read more »
The foundation of foraging is being able to correctly identify plants but knowing your trees makes any hike more interesting too. This class will start by looking at evergreen needles, then advance to using clues from bark to buds to identify trees without their leaves. After practicing indoors with cut branches, test what you have... 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 »
Love to read? Love nature? Join a group of fellow book & nature enthusiasts for a monthly gathering at Irvine! BOOK WORMS: Irvine's Nature Book Club BOOK WORMS will gather to discuss the preselected book and enjoy refreshments and drinks (including beer & wine). BOOK WORMS will meet at various sites around the property, taking... 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 »
To get the jump on world frog day (March 20th), join us as we celebrate our appreciation for these amazing amphibians with an art class! Learn to sketch and paint these charming creatures and take home your very own "tree cookie" masterpiece, perfect to use as a coaster or quirky decor around your home. This... 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 »
