About us
Are you a nature lover? Interested in learning more about your natural surroundings? Looking to meet others that have a curiosity and interest in connecting with nature and one another?
Join if you want to meetup with others with shared interests. The adult public programs at Irvine include birding, foraging, gardening, hiking, herbalism, nature exploration and health and wellness based classes. There are free and paid classes. All skill levels welcome.
"We all thrive outdoors. We encourage lifelong engagement with the natural world through environmental learning and green living. At Irvine, we inspire people to explore, respect and protect nature."
Upcoming events
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Make & Take: Pine Needle Basketry Workshop at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine nature center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings mills, MD, USIn this two-class evening workshop (Wednesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 18), Dr. Clare Walker will lead you as you discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first class you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then coil long-leaf pine needles using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over two evenings allows you to work on the project at home if you wish to create a larger basket. In the second session we will learn finishing techniques and different stitches so you can take home a completed pine needle basket. Although suitable for beginners, this class will be most enjoyable for those who enjoy working with crafts or have some basketry/sewing experience. Those with experience can try new stitch techniques, shapes or a coiled start. Waxed threads will be provided but you can bring your own colors to create a unique basket. This class is ideal for adults & teens ages 16+.
Dr. Clare Walker
Clare teaches plant identification and their uses from medicinal to culinary.
Instructor: Clare Walker, Master Naturalist
Wednesday, March 11th
6:00 – 8:00PM
Cost: $45/participant
Advance registration encouraged – event will be cancelled if minimum not met. REGISTER HERE.2 attendees
Amphibians After- Hours Night Hike at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine nature center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings mills, MD, USJoin Irvine Animal Programs Manager Mallory Mlynarek for a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Irvine’s amphibians after dark! We will search for Spring Peepers, Wood Frogs, Salamanders, and many more. If you have never heard the chorus of frogs in the springtime, this event is one you won’t want to miss! Ideal for ages 8+.
*Please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear with a good tread.Instructor: Mallory Mlynarek, Manager of Animal Care
Saturday, March 14th
7:00 – 8:30PM
Cost: $10/participant
Advance registration encouraged – event will be cancelled if minimum not met.- REGISTER HERE.1 attendee
Make & Take: Pine Needle Basketry Workshop at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine nature center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings mills, MD, USIn this two-class evening workshop (Wednesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 18), Dr. Clare Walker will lead you as you discover the process of creating a traditional and beautiful pine needle basket. In the first class you will learn how to start your basket using a hand-made wood base and then coil long-leaf pine needles using waxed linen thread. Splitting the class over two evenings allows you to work on the project at home if you wish to create a larger basket. In the second session we will learn finishing techniques and different stitches so you can take home a completed pine needle basket. Although suitable for beginners, this class will be most enjoyable for those who enjoy working with crafts or have some basketry/sewing experience. Those with experience can try new stitch techniques, shapes or a coiled start. Waxed threads will be provided but you can bring your own colors to create a unique basket. This class is ideal for adults & teens ages 16+.
Dr. Clare Walker
Clare teaches plant identification and their uses from medicinal to culinary.
Instructor: Clare Walker, Master Naturalist
Wednesday, March 11th
6:00 – 8:00PM
Cost: $45/participant
Advance registration encouraged – event will be cancelled if minimum not met.- REGISTER HERE.3 attendees
EAT, DRINK & LEARN: ‘SALAMANDERS & SOURS’ at Irvine Nature Center
Irvine nature center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings mills, MD, USSalamanders & Sours
For the past three years Dr. Mark Norris and his students at Stevenson University have been surveying red-backed salamanders at Irvine and Stevenson. While they are considered very common in eastern forests, their research shows that these amphibians exist in very limited locations. Join Dr. Norris to learn more about the secretive salamander and how he is trying to decipher why these patterns exist.
Dr. Mark Norris is a Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science and Management from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Biology from Kansas State University, and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Allegheny College. Dr. Norris’s research focuses on ecosystem ecology, restoration ecology, and the effects of land-use change on soil and plant communities.
Thursday, March 19
6:30-9:00PM###### SINGLE EVENT PRICING:
- Member $55 per guest. Pacesetter Level or above
- Non-member $65 per guest
1 attendee
Past events
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