Join Irvine’s naturalists in a quest to make delicious maple syrup. Begin with a short walk in the deciduous forest, learn to identify maple trees, and try your hand at tapping a tree to collect its sugary sap. Then gather round the fire to see how we convert the sticky fluid into syrup. You’ll even... Read more »
Join Irvine’s naturalists in a quest to make delicious maple syrup. Begin with a short walk in the deciduous forest, learn to identify maple trees, and try your hand at tapping a tree to collect its sugary sap. Then gather round the fire to see how we convert the sticky fluid into syrup. You’ll even... Read more »
Join Irvine’s naturalists in a quest to make delicious maple syrup. Begin with a short walk in the deciduous forest, learn to identify maple trees, and try your hand at tapping a tree to collect its sugary sap. Then gather round the fire to see how we convert the sticky fluid into syrup. You’ll even... Read more »
Join Irvine’s naturalists in a quest to make delicious maple syrup. Begin with a short walk in the deciduous forest, learn to identify maple trees, and try your hand at tapping a tree to collect its sugary sap. Then gather round the fire to see how we convert the sticky fluid into syrup. You’ll even... Read more »
Your child will love spending their day off from school at Irvine 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. Monday, February 20, 2023 – Maple Magic - Maple syrup season is one of our... Read more »
Attention Homeschool Families! If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect. During this 2 hour class, we engage in place-based learning and hiking. Students will explore many topics such as land stewardship, wild plant identification and recipes, and natural arts. Instructors: Irvine’s Earth Friends Educators Select Tuesdays, Sept 27,... Read more »
The second in our NEW SERIES of Quarterly Adult 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. This excursion starts with a guided tour of the fascinating Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania, in northern Lancaster County, currently the home to... Read more »
Irvine’s mix of woods, meadows, and wetlands makes ideal habitat for several species of owls, and clear winter nights are the perfect time to listen for them. Join Irvine naturalists for an evening of learning about these awesome creatures of the night. Meet a few of Irvine's nocturnal Animal Ambassadors, learn about their natural history... Read more »
Just because it’s the dead of winter doesn’t mean you have to stop foraging as evergreens are now easy to spot! These trees have a long history of use to treat coughs and colds, and traditionally supplied much-needed vitamins during the winter. Today, many can be found in gourmet recipes. Learn which evergreens to harvest... Read more »
Attention Homeschool Families! If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect. During this 2 hour class, we engage in place-based learning and hiking. Students will explore many topics such as land stewardship, wild plant identification and recipes, and natural arts. Instructors: Irvine’s Earth Friends Educators Select Tuesdays, Sept 27,... Read more »
Your child will love spending their day off from school at Irvine 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. Monday, April 10, 2023 – Wilderness Survival - What would you do if you got lost... Read more »
Your child will love spending their day off from school at Irvine 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. Friday, April 21, 2023 – Stewardship Superheroes To commemorate Earth Day, we want to bring... Read more »
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