Dress for the weather and have fun as a family as we explore the winter world using all our senses. Look for animal homes, find out who is the best at seeing animals hidden along the trail and, if we are lucky, read track stories in the snow. Finish by warming up with a story... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. Come join us for a Little Birds class on a weekend! We will explore the wintery woods with our little ones in this 90-minute class. Meet an animal friend, make some sensory art, explore the trails, and finish with a story! All classes will have an... Read more »
Attention Homeschool Families! If you are looking for occasional classes for your homeschooler, Bauer Explorers is perfect. This 2.5 hour program is designed to connect children with seasonal nature study, creative arts and messy maths exploration. We promote respect for plants, animals, the land, and each other through a nurturing environment. Hikes, live animal encounters,... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 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 »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 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 »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 »
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. Perhaps... Read more »
Tales & Tails at Irvine Nature Center IS BACK! Join us every Friday 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 »