September 2019
Science Saturdays & Sundays: Fall Beginnings
Free
Join Irvine naturalists to explore the natural world of science. On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, families can enjoy free activities focused on a new and exciting science theme. Most activities are self-guided and may include hands on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. All ages.
Find out more »Science Saturdays & Sundays: Nature Bingo (self-led)
Free
Join Irvine naturalists to explore the natural world of science. On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, families can enjoy free activities focused on a new and exciting science theme. Most activities are self-guided and may include hands on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. All ages.
Find out more »Day to Serve at Irvine Nature Center
Free
Day to Serve is a unique annual initiative that unites all people in the shared goal of improving the communities where we live. At Irvine, we will be 1) picking up trash at the Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, 2) removing invasive species and improving our property and 3) kicking off a food-drive for the homeless. For more details or to express interest in volunteering, contact Ben Fertig, fertigb@explorenature.org
Find out more »Owl Prowl
$5 – $10
Do you know what goes bump or hoot in the night? Sometimes it’s an OWL! Come and join an Irvine Naturalist as we go on the search for owls on our trails. Don’t worry, if you don’t find any, you’ll get to meet Irvine’s very own Owl Ambassadors. Fun for all ages. $5/members and $10/non-members.
Find out more »Family Movie Night: The Lorax
Free
Schools are closed on Monday September 30th, so come on out to Irvine for Family Movie Night! We’ll be screening The Lorax in our very own outdoor theater. Enjoy the sounds of nature with your entire family. Fun for all ages! FREE! Concessions available for purchase.
Find out more »Day-Off Camp: Nature Photography
$65 – $75
Irvine Nature Center’s Day Off Camps are a great option for working families. Drop your child off with Irvine’s award-winning Environmental Educators for a day of exploration and outdoor fun! Your child will meet animal friends, perform science experiments, create nature crafts, and more while you’re at the office. After care available until 6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Kids use Irvine’s cameras to take incredible nature photos and enjoy a photo shoot with one of our Animal Ambassadors. $75…
Find out more »October 2019
Science Saturdays & Sundays: Pumpkins Galore
Free
Join Irvine naturalists to explore the natural world of science. On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, families can enjoy free activities focused on a new and exciting science theme. Most activities are self-guided and may include hands on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. All ages.
Find out more »Irvine Nature Center’s PumpkinFest
$5 – $15
A fall festival for the whole family! Spend the day outdoors enjoying all that autumn has to offer at Irvine Nature Center's 35th Annual PumpkinFest. Each year, families from across the greater Baltimore region join Irvine's Naturalists and Educators for hayrides, pumpkin painting, live animal encounters, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, food trucks, and more. This event has sold out in the past, so be sure to get your tickets online in advance! Irvine Nature Center Members receive exclusive access to…
Find out more »Hoot’s Halloween Party
$5 – $10
BOO! Come and Join Hoot as we celebrate Halloween at Irvine! Come in costume as you enjoy party games, crafts, and maybe even the Monster Mash! You’ll even get to go trick-or-treating for Hoot’s very own Hoot-errific Trail Mix. Fun for all ages! Sunday, October 20, 2019 1:00 – 3:00 pm $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members.
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