Join MICA-trained artist and Irvine naturalist Brittany for a morning of painting animals! Fur can be a challenging texture to capture. In this two-hour lesson, we’ll practice using acrylic paints and take relaxing breaks to meet a real bunny, opossum, and study Irvine’s taxidermy. Participants will take home new skills with the brush and maybe... Read more »
Enjoy the opportunity to explore Irvine’s grounds at dusk while seeing and listening to native woodland critters! Join Naturalist Paige at the tent for a brief introduction followed by an hour hike and S’mores! Please wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. This program is intended for families with children ages 3+. Instructor: Paige Vance, Environmental... Read more »
Please join us as we celebrate Irvine’s Reptiles for International Reptile Awareness Week. You will learn about different reptiles and what makes them so unique. We will also be handling some of our reptiles up-close while learning about their benefits in nature. This program is intended for children ages 5+. Instructor: Paige Vance, Environmental Educator Saturday, October... Read more »
Join us for PUMPKIN FUN at October's Pride Outside! This month the group will be decorating pumpkins. There is no cost to participate, but we do request you SIGN UP in advance. Pride Outside is a monthly gathering for Queer teens, grades 6-12, of any sexual or gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ allies. The meetup will... Read more »
Join us for some seasonal family fun! Watch the sun set and full moon rise over the meadow at Irvine. Start with a guided hike to the barn firepit while enjoying the peace of Irvine at dusk. Then enjoy s’mores and some slightly scary seasonal stories around the fire as we watch the moon rise. Please... Read more »
Visit Irvine’s Native American Educational Site to learn more about Maryland’s first people. Learn about pre-colonial culture of the Eastern Woodland Indians with hands-on activities and demonstrations of traditional skills while exploring the longhouse and wigwams. Grind corn, throw an atlatl, try your hand at starting a friction fire, make cordage, a buckskin bracelet and more. American Indians... Read more »
Join us for November’s Pride Outside where the group will make DREAM CATCHERS. There is no cost to participate, but we do request you SIGN UP in advance. Pride Outside is a monthly gathering for Queer teens, grades 6-12, of any sexual or gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ allies. The meetup will include a hike to a... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday teas, cookies and conversation. Join Irvine Nature Center for this workshop where we will create a beautiful but sustainable wreath. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the instructions. Bring gloves, pruning... Read more »
Join us for December’s Pride Outside where the group will make NATURAL MATERIAL WREATHS. There is no cost to participate, but we do request you SIGN UP in advance. Pride Outside is a monthly gathering for Queer teens, grades 6-12, of any sexual or gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ allies. The meetup will include a hike to... Read more »
