Have you been curious about foraging? Flowers are a great place for beginner foragers to start, as identification tends to be easy and many can be nibbled right off the plant. They also reveal the places where berries will later be available. Take an easy hike around Irvine as we look at how to pick,... Read more »
Come observe the sights and sounds of the seasonal warblers at Irvine during the early hours. With our new Warbler Wednesdays, Irvine members are invited to gain early access to the property, to observe these wonderful creatures during ideal birding conditions. Not sure what you're looking for? Warblers is a common name given to the... Read more »
Are you an early bird, looking to access nature as you start your day? With our NEW Early Bird Wednesdays, Irvine members are invited to gain early access to the 211-acre property and experience the sights and sounds before we open to the public. Come observe the sights and sounds of the seasonal warblers and witness these wonderful... Read more »
Science shows that gratitude is a simple, yet effective practice to encourage happiness, improved health, and resilience. Mindfulness has been shown to help train the mind to experience what is here in the moment. Nature has the ability to calm our nervous systems as we connect with landscapes that our ancestors have been interacting with... Read more »
Summer is almost upon us, and birds are busy setting up breeding territories, building nests, and beginning to lay eggs for this year’s broods. Come witness the nesting process up close as you learn about Irvine’s extensive network of 90+ nest boxes and the species that raise their families within. Find out how you can... Read more »
What does it mean to know the land? Why learn about the land around you? Learning the land where you live is about cultivating a relationship with the external and our internal environment that allows you to rise to the challenges of life by emotionally, physically, and spiritually rooting to the earth under your feet.... Read more »
Participants will enjoy practicing moving meditative forms of body, mind, and spirit to deepen their connection to nature. The classes will begin in the tent or conference room, then transition to various beautiful locations throughout the Irvine campus. Qigong forest bathing and Qigong walks will be additional components of each class. No prior experience needed, and all are... Read more »
Learn the purpose and the process of creating a Three Sisters Garden - a tradition that dates back to Maryland's First People. All ages welcome. Instructor: Clare Walker, Master Naturalist & Master Gardener Sunday, May 22nd 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM $8 per person or $25 per family (20% of program fees will be donated to... Read more »
In this workshop, learn the traditional skill of folded bark baskets - how to ‘slip’ bark from a precut log, score and bend to transform into a basket of your own. Simple baskets have been fashioned from bark by cultures around the world, including in Maryland by the eastern woodland Indians from tulip polar. In... Read more »
Are you an early bird, looking to access nature as you start your day? With our NEW Early Bird Wednesdays, Irvine members are invited to gain early access to the 211-acre property and experience the sights and sounds before we open to the public. Come observe the sights and sounds of the seasonal warblers and witness these wonderful... Read more »
Science shows that gratitude is a simple, yet effective practice to encourage happiness, improved health, and resilience. Mindfulness has been shown to help train the mind to experience what is here in the moment. Nature has the ability to calm our nervous systems as we connect with landscapes that our ancestors have been interacting with... Read more »
Our Mysterious Orchids: Hidden Connections Below- and Above-Ground Roughly 10 percent of the world’s plant species are orchids. This huge family has long fascinated scientists and been prized by collectors for its strange and often showy flowers. However, orchids are often among the first casualties from environmental degradation. Of North America’s approximately 220 native orchid... Read more »
