What makes fireflies flash? Enjoy one of the joys of summer evenings as we explore Irvine's grounds at dusk and search for fireflies. Come join us to take a closer look at fireflies and learn about their magical bioluminescent bottoms! Instructor: Paige Vance, Environmental Educator Age: perfect for families with children 5+ Cost: $10/person Register... Read more »
Come explore Irvine, the first Thursday of the month, and observe Irvine at dusk, when the grounds are quiet... or are they? Use the time to walk the trails, relax at Wedding Point, check out our Aviary, explore the Wetlands, discover the Native American site, play in the Outdoor Classroom or wander the Woodland Garden.... Read more »
Calling all parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers! Want to get out and about? Looking to meet other parents? Join us for a new program offered with our friends at (cool) progeny, Babies and Friends. Meet new friends and mingle while enjoying an outdoor guided walk with one of Irvine's environmental educators. Wear sturdy... Read more »
Explore the sights and sounds of Irvine on a warm summer evening. The animals at Irvine are used to people disappearing at the end of the workday, so dusk is a great time to see secretive mammals. On a gentle hike we will listen to our summer songsters from insects to owls, look for fireflies... Read more »
Fly on over to our Aviary to learn about our resident raptors, what makes them great hunters, and what they eat. We will start with an Aviary Tour then dissect raptor pellets to explore what their diet is made of. Families will even get a chance to watch a raptor munch on their lunch! This program... Read more »
Celebrate national moth week as we look for these fascinating insects at Irvine. Discover the world of moths: from the nighttime beauty of the luna moth, to giants such as the cecropia moth, to the amazing defenses of the tiger moth, plus meet some colorful moth caterpillars from Irvine’s butterfly house. Then hike some gentle trails to hunt for these nighttime insects. At... Read more »
Meet Naturalist Paige under the deck to talk about our terrific turtles! Enjoy this opportunity to meet some of the Maryland turtles residing here at Irvine. We will also take a trek to our wetlands to search for basking turtles. The ponds are a 15 minute walk from the parking lot. Please bring footwear that... Read more »
Know what’s cooler than just playing in Irvine Nature Center’s awesome outdoor playspace? Meeting an o-possum-ly adorable animal ambassador and cooling off with a popsicle! Join our friends at (cool) progeny for unstructured nature play in the shade. Bring a picnic and stay for lunch before exploring Irvine’s trails! Register in advance. (Fee includes admission... Read more »
Fly on over to our Aviary to learn about our resident raptors, what makes them great hunters, and what they eat. We will start with an Aviary Tour then dissect raptor pellets to explore what their diet is made of. Families will even get a chance to watch a raptor munch on their lunch! This program... Read more »
Explore the sights and sounds of Irvine on a warm summer evening. The animals at Irvine are used to people disappearing at the end of the workday, so dusk is a great time to see secretive mammals. On a gentle hike we will listen to our summer songsters from insects to owls, look for fireflies... Read more »
Summer evenings are filled with the hum, click and buzz of insects. Discover who, how and why insects are calling and how you can use them to tell the temperature! In this program, we will learn the calls of 6 target insect songsters and then go outside to the quiet of Irvine’s woods and meadows... Read more »
Celebrate BATS on International Bat Night as we dispel some common myths of these maligned animals. Learn about the different species found in Maryland, why some species are in trouble, and how you can help. We will hike some gentle trails through the woods and meadow to look and listen for bats with an echo-locator. This program is... Read more »
