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Early spring is syrup season but creating maple syrup is a long, tricky process, so an alternative is hickory bark syrup. Dr. Clare Walker will share how you can use the distinctive bark of shagbark hickory to make a delicious and distinctive syrup – sweet, yet smoky. The process is simple, requires no tools other... Read more »
$30
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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 love spending their day off from school with Irvine's award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal... Read more »
$110
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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 love spending their day off from school with Irvine's award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal... Read more »
$110
Warm up by the campfire and join 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: roasting marshmallows, meeting one of Irvine’s animal ambassadors and diving into hands on nature themed fun. Fireside chats are a relaxed, family friendly... Read more »
Free – $5
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 »
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Saturday, April 4th will be a #FREEadmission day at Irvine Nature Center. Come on out and enjoy time in nature! Explore the 211-acre property and take in the views this spring. Visit the indoor and outdoor exhibits. Observe Irvine’s many animal ambassadors. On this #FREEadmission day, we invite you to: Hike the 8+ miles of... Read more »
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Irvine is offering DAY OFF CAMPS during Spring Break! Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine’s award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. If your child wants... Read more »
$110 – $495
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Irvine is offering DAY OFF CAMPS during Spring Break! Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine’s award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. If your child wants... Read more »
$110 – $495
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Irvine is offering DAY OFF CAMPS during Spring Break! Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine’s award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. If your child wants... Read more »
$110 – $495
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Irvine is offering DAY OFF CAMPS during Spring Break! Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine’s award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. If your child wants... Read more »
$110 – $495
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Irvine is offering DAY OFF CAMPS during Spring Break! Your child will love spending their day off from school with Irvine’s award-winning environmental educators for a day of exploration and outdoor activity! Days are filled with animal encounters, science experiments, hiking, nature crafts and more! Day Off Camps are for children age 5-12. If your child wants... Read more »
$110 – $495
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 »
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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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors are encouraged to come early or stay after to discover Irvine’s trails, meadows, and... Read more »
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Are you looking for a hands-on way to protect the environment and connect with your community? Volunteers are essential to Irvine's operations and their efforts support our mission to provide the community with valuable experiences in nature. Join us for two Community Days of Service this Spring on Saturday, April 11th, and Sunday, May 10th,... Read more »
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Moss & Mojitos Nematodes, Rotifers, & Water Bears, Oh My! From single celled organisms to microscopic animals such as tardigrades, there is an unseen world teeming with biodiversity that of a forest at large. Join Irvine’s Environmental Educator, Colby Bieschke, on a microscopic expedition to discover the animals and organisms that call mosses home. Colby... Read more »
$55 – $65
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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 »
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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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors are encouraged to come early or stay after to discover Irvine’s trails, meadows, and... Read more »
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Please note: This event is for current participants of Eco-Explorers and their families. All Eco-Explorer participants and their families are invited to connect with their Eco-teachers for an afternoon of fun and exploration of Irvine at this FREE event! Enjoy nature-inspired crafts, games, a gentle hike, animal encounters, a cozy campfire, and everyone's favorite treat---... Read more »
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Nature Worx goes outside to go inside! Join Nature Worx for a 90-minute guided saunter in the woods. You will be guided through sensory awareness, nature observation, reflection and mindful movement. These saunters help participants slow down, reduce stress, and access their inner calm. This innovative, internationally recognized non-profit delivers nature-based experiential programs designed to... Read more »
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In honor of EARTH DAY, Irvine invites you to enjoy FREE ADMISSION all week long! Discover all that Irvine has to offer – hiking, exploration, connection – ALL ARE WELCOME! Open 9:00AM - 5:00PM While at Irvine, Observe the many live Animal Ambassadors in the Exhibit Hall, Hike the 8+ miles of trails, Visit the 9 resident raptors... Read more »
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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 »
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Irvine Nature Center is seeking 100 participants for a day of trash and debris clean up from nearby roadways. If left alone, this litter would make its way into streams and ultimately into the Chesapeake. We are looking for individuals or groups to help make an impact during Project Clean Stream 2026. Volunteers will help... Read more »
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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 with nature and your neighbors in an outdoor learning environment. Visitors are encouraged to come early or stay after to discover Irvine’s trails, meadows, and... Read more »
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Parents and caregivers, this is a win-win! Give your child a unique night in nature where she can learn, explore, and spread her wings. While she enjoys an evening of discovery and adventure, you get a well-deserved moment to relax and recharge. Join us for Neat Nocturnal Neighbors. Your child will love hanging with Irvine's... Read more »
$30
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“One World… One Breath”. This is the motto of World Tai Chi Day– a global event with the sole purpose of promoting personal and global health and healing. People in hundreds of cities, in over 80 nations, on 6 continents, will take part in a worldwide celebration of Tai Chi. Locally, World Tai Chi... Read more »
$15
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Spring is the perfect time to forage for nutrition-filled wild foods. In this workshop, Dr. Clare Walker will instruct how to correctly identify many different edible wild greens, often dismissed as weeds. After foraging wild greens at Irvine, we will prepare our harvested leaves and create a pesto. Combine leaves of varying ‘spice’ with olive... Read more »
$25
A single-day version of our popular caregiver and child class, Little Birds. Children birth to 3 years will delight in the natural world alongside a caregiver as we experience animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, and art. This program includes primarily outdoor experiences and is a perfect introduction to our approach to learning in The... Read more »
$23
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Join Peter Wood proprietor of The French Paradox Wines & Spirit Shop and Dr. Clare Walker who leads Irvine’s Native Plant Team, for this fun and flavorful LUNCH & LEARN. Spring blossoms are an important food source for our early emerging spring pollinators, but their delicate floral scents and sweet nectar can also be captured... Read more »
$30 – $40
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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 »
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Join us for SpringFest 2026 – an Irvine family favorite! Get ready for a fun-filled day of outdoor adventure and family-friendly activities as we welcome the vibrant season of spring! Enjoy nature adventures, creative arts, spring-themed games and more. Discover blooming flowers, buzzing pollinators and other seasonal wonders during a nature scavenger hunt, plant flower... Read more »
$10 – $15
Warm up by the campfire and join 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: roasting marshmallows, meeting one of Irvine’s animal ambassadors and diving into hands on nature themed fun. Fireside chats are a relaxed, family friendly... Read more »
Free – $5
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