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  • May 2026

  • Fri 22

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured May 22 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays 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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Sat 23

    Intro to Watercolor- Painting Flowers

    Featured May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Learn how to use watercolors—even if you hate watercolor! We’ll practice different techniques and tricks before putting it all together. Your take-home piece can be a landscape, bouquets or a... Read more »

    $20
  • Sun 24

    Nature Worx: Calming Hour for Caregivers

    Featured May 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Health & Wellness

    Nature Worx offers nature-based experiential programs designed to help participants slow down, reduce stress, and access inner calm--while fully basking in the beauty and restorative power of the outdoors. This... Read more »

    $20
  • Mon 25

    TRAILS AND OFFICES CLOSED

    Featured May 25
  • Thu 28

    DAY OFF CAMP: Science of Slime

    Featured May 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    NEW EXPANDED SERIES FOR 2025-2026! Due to popular demand, Irvine is pleased to expand its Day Off Camp series to include 11 dates for the 2025/26 year. Your child will... Read more »

    $110
  • Fri 29

    NO TALES & TAILS

    May 29
  • Fri 29

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured May 29 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the... Read more »

    FREE
  • Sun 31

    Make & Take: Woven Willow Garden Flower

    Featured May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    A wonderful introduction into willow weaving. In this workshop, Dr. Clare Walker will teach you how to weave a traditional round base (the start of a round willow basket) and... Read more »

    $50
  • June 2026

  • Fri 5

    FREE FRIDAYS

    Featured June 5 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FREE FRIDAYS!

    Attend FREE FRIDAYS at Irvine Nature Center! We invite the community to discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! While at Irvine, Hike the... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 5

    Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Featured June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am Tales & Tails – Story Time in Nature

    Join us most Fridays 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... Read more »

    FREE
  • Fri 5

    Nature by the Fire- Clever Camouflage

    Featured June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Nature by the Fire

    Gather by the campfire with Naturalist, Ash, for a new monthly tradition at Irvine! Each month features a different seasonal nature theme, but every session promises the same cozy fun:... Read more »

    Free – $5
  • Thu 11

    EAT, DRINK & LEARN: ‘CONSERVATION & COSMOS’

    Featured June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Conservation & Cosmos Nature Centers and other land owners have a responsibility to steward the land they own. Whether it is forests, wetlands, meadows, or even gardens, solid land management... Read more »

    $55 – $65
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Irvine Nature Center

11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 443­-738-9200
Fax: 410­-902-8210

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Irvine Nature Center is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

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  • About
    ▼
    • About Irvine Nature Center
    • Mission, Vision and Values
    • Irvine Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Visit
    ▼
    • Plan Your Visit to Irvine
    • Programs & Events
    • Programs for Schools
    • Animal Ambassadors
  • Support
    ▼
    • Become A Member
    • DONATE
    • Other Ways To Give
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Pumpkins on the Green 2026
    • Volunteer/Intern
  • Early Childhood Education
    ▼
    • Nature Preschool
    • Little Birds
    • Earth Friends Homeschool
  • Nature Programs
    ▼
    • Summer Nature Camp 2026
    • Programs for Children
    • Programs for Adults
    • PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS
      ▼
      • Field Trips
      • Nature in the Classroom (school presenations)
      • Eco-Explorers After-School Nature Club
  • Rentals & Special Events
    ▼
    • Birthday Parties
    • Weddings & Rentals
    • Pumpkins on the Green 2026
  • Become a Member/Renew
  • Registration & Payment