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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Take an easy hike around Irvine to see the meadow in its late summer glory. Discover how to safely harvest wild plants for both food and medicine as we discuss their uses and benefits. Then relax as we brew teas (hot and iced) to taste as we discuss how to prepare and store leaves, flowers... 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 »
Flutter over to Irvine’s Butterfly House to learn about native butterflies in Maryland, specifically magical Monarchs! We’ll delve into their marvelous migration routes, their metamorphic life cycles, and their madness for milkweed! We will take a hike through our pollinator meadow, play some games, and even tag some monarchs with a Naturalist as part of... 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 »
