Celebrate the fall season by creating a gorgeous gourd bowl that will last for years. Gourds were turned into useful containers, musical instruments and beautiful objects by native people. In this class you will choose a gourd from a wide variety of shapes to turn into a beautifully decorated bowl. Explore how to shape the... Read more »
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month at this Free Event! Explore our Native American educational site with its longhouse and wigwams. Take this opportunity to engage in a number of hands-on activities and demonstrations of ancestral skills--grind corn, throw an atlatl, try your hand at starting a friction fire, make cordage, a buckskin bracelet and more! American Indians have... Read more »
Raptors, Rehab & Rye Get an inside look at the remarkable world of wildlife rehabilitation with Kathy Woods, founder of the Phoenix Wildlife Center. Learn how injured hawks, falcons, owls and other native wildlife are rescued, treated and returned to the wild, while hearing unforgettable stories from nearly three decades of caring for Maryland’s birds... Read more »
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 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Join us after dark to search the woods of Irvine for some of Maryland’s native owls – we have multiple resident owls and winter is the perfect time to listen for them. We will start indoors to practice recognizing their different calls and then head out for a quiet walk on the trails to call... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday drinks, nibbles and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop to create a beautiful but sustainable wreath – no experience needed. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the... Read more »
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 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
Have you ever wondered what Irvine’s animals are up to when the sun goes down? Take this unique opportunity to visit with them and see who is energized by the dark. Some of the creatures out and about may surprise you! Come wearing your coziest PJ’s and get ready for a fun evening exploring our... Read more »
Create a beautiful, all-natural wreath for your home, while enjoying some seasonal music, holiday drinks, nibbles and conversation. Join the Irvine Nature Center for this popular workshop to create a beautiful but sustainable wreath – no experience needed. We will provide a large assortment of evergreen boughs, berries, fruits, cones, and ribbons and all the... Read more »
A wonderful project for both beginner and intermediate weavers to create 3D holiday ornaments from sustainable willow - that will last for years. These smaller projects allow you to explore multiple willow weaving techniques including under- over weave, spiral weave and turning as we create trees, stars and reindeer. Ideal for adults and teens ages... Read more »
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 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 8 resident raptors in the Aviary, Play in the Outdoor Classroom, Discover the Native American Site, Observe the diversity in Maryland’s ecosystems in the meadows, wetlands and... Read more »
