This #GivingTuesday it's all about the animals! Animals are an integral part of Irvine's environmental education program. Did you know that the staff and volunteers at Irvine Nature Center care for over 50 resident animals, including raptors, reptiles, amphibians, and a few mammals? Each animal is here as a result of injury, illness, or human intervention. Each... 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 »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal holiday teas and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this workshop where we will learn how to identify different evergreens and vines available locally. Then create a beautiful but sustainable wreath. We will provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, vines,... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal holiday teas and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this workshop where we will learn how to identify different evergreens and vines available locally. Then create a beautiful but sustainable wreath. We will provide an assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, vines,... Read more »
Have some seasonal fun making sustainable and thoughtful herbal gifts to pamper body, hands, and lips. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create an herbal lip balm for chapped lips, and beebalm body cream and relaxing herbal bath bombs using oils infused with herbs collected at Irvine. Make and take home 4 of each product... 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 »
Are you looking for a preschool that encourages adventurous play, discovery, outdoor exploration, and connection with others for your toddler? The Nature Preschool at Irvine, offers children ages three to five a supportive, safe learning environment that emphasizes discovery, experimentation and connection through play in and with nature. A variety of schedule options are available... 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 »
Irvine Nature Center presents HOLIDAYS WITH HOOT - a fun, nature-based holiday event. Celebrate the season at this delightful morning of family activities. Meet our animal ambassador owls and learn more about these amazing birds up close. Create crafts and play games inspired by nature. Enjoy hot chocolate around a campfire and get pictures with Irvine’s... Read more »
Are you looking for a preschool that encourages adventurous play, discovery, outdoor exploration, and connection with others for your toddler? The Nature Preschool at Irvine, offers children ages three to five a supportive, safe learning environment that emphasizes discovery, experimentation and connection through play in and with nature. A variety of schedule options are available to... 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 »
