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Ice Explorers

January 8, 2016 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

It finally feels like winter! Nature Preschool was overjoyed to get outside and explore the changes that came with this cold weather! We observed the bare forest, saw our breath,… Read more »

Tags: frost ice activities letter W letters in nature nature preschool nature walk observing winter parachute play phonics in nature stream play winter activities winter at nature preschool winter walk

Harvest & Hayrides

October 24, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine had a week full of fall fun! We explored the autumn harvest with pumpkins, gourds and apples! Mr. Brooks, Executive Director of Irvine Nature Center,… Read more »

Tags: apple boats apple cider fall art activities fall harvest harvest harvest activities letter h light table live animal encounters making apple cider mark making nature preschool nature preschool activities playdoh provocations preschool apple activities preschool provocations provocations pumpkin activities pumpkin patch pumpkins Rodger's farm science experiments sensory bin stream play

Seeds & Fungus, In Fall, Among Us

October 4, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Fall is here and the Nature Preschool at Irvine is eager to explore the beginning signs of our new season! What do you think can be found in nature during… Read more »

Tags: A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds acorn painting autumn autumn activities corn painting fall feather painting fungus fungus amongus hickory nuts leaf art leaf hunt letter f mud paint Mushroom In The Rain nature soup rain play rainy days at preschool seed exploration seed soup seeds stream exploration stream play Wild Nature Play

Welcome Fall!

September 25, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

Cool breezes, falling leaves and the sound of nuts plopping from the trees are all around at The Nature Preschool at Irvine! We welcome fall with open arms! The children… Read more »

Tags: fall fall activities nature journal nature preschool nature scopes observe outdoor activities stream play wild animal encounters Wild Nature Play

Spring Has Sprung!

April 17, 2015 - Preschool, Preschool Weekly

The Nature Preschool at Irvine couldn’t be more excited about the arrival of Spring! We have welcomed the warm showers and soaked up the spring sunshine with open arms! What… Read more »

Tags: crayfish eggs frogs nature preschool snakes spring art activities spring math activities spring science activities spring sensory activities stream stream play tadpoles Wild Nature Play

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      • Mission, Vision and Values
      • Irvine Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Employment Opportunities
      • The Nature of Things on WYPR
    • Visit
      ▼
      • Plan Your Visit to Irvine
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      • Volunteer
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