Irvine Nature Center

Irvine Nature Center The largest independent non-profit nature center in the region. Offering nature programs for all. 🌿 Irvine is a great place to be! See you on the trails!

We have a fully licensed Nature Preschool, a terrific Summer Nature Camp and hundreds of free and low-cost environmental programs each year. We also have 211 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands that are great for hiking and running.

New month = new round of "Irvine's Top Picks". Here's what our staff is loving:🦆So many baby goslings moving around Irvi...
06/03/2026

New month = new round of "Irvine's Top Picks". Here's what our staff is loving:
🦆So many baby goslings moving around Irvine's property with their parents...it's a real heartwarmer to watch💗
🧭 Baltimore County Tourism's activity passport in honor of Maryland 250 (Irvine is lucky #13)
📗Reading Nature and the Mind by Dr. Marc G. Berman
👢Splashing in mud puddles with splash boots
💚What have you been observing, learning, and loving this month?

⏰ Camp starts in just TWO WEEKS! 🎉We are counting down the days to an unforgettable summer filled with fun, friendships,...
06/01/2026

⏰ Camp starts in just TWO WEEKS! 🎉

We are counting down the days to an unforgettable summer filled with fun, friendships, games, learning, and memories that will last all year long ☀️🏕️

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Visit ExploreNature.org to learn more.

Who’s excited?! 🙌

05/29/2026

🕙PROGRAM REMINDER:
There is no Tales & Tails today, Friday, May 26. See you next Friday at 10am.

Baltimore County Tourism recently released a Passport of opportunities for self-guided exploration that included histori...
05/28/2026

Baltimore County Tourism recently released a Passport of opportunities for self-guided exploration that included historic sites, museums, landmarks, and local favorites where the past comes to life.

Guess what? Irvine Nature Center is on the map.📍

As Maryland 250 (and America 250) approaches, there’s never been a better time to explore. You can pick up a copy at any Baltimore County Public Library branch or online: DiscoverBaltimoreCounty.com/250

Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child's next birthday that is... 🎉FUN🐢MEMORABLE 🌿UNIQUE We've got you covered...
05/27/2026

Looking for a unique way to celebrate your child's next birthday that is...
🎉FUN
🐢MEMORABLE
🌿UNIQUE
We've got you covered! Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills offers a variety of birthday themes and packages that will make your child's next celebration stand out from the rest. From animal encounters and nature activities to being surrounded by the lush natural landscape, a party at Irvine is unlike any other.
NOW BOOKING SUMMER PARTIES: view our party packages and learn more by visiting https://www.explorenature.org/birthday-parties/

Voted Reader's Choice THREE YEARS in a row by Baltimore's Child readers.

05/26/2026

Observed in the Pollinator Meadow:
Female snapping turtle laying eggs

💡Female Snapping turtles leave the water in late spring to lay their eggs in sandy soil or lawns. They dig a 4-8" hole into which they lay 20-80 eggs (their clutch). The entire process takes up to 3 hours. They then cover their clutch with dirt and return to the water, leaving the eggs for an incubation period of 2-3 months, and the evenutal hatchlings are left to fend for themselves.

🌿 Nature Camp is just THREE WEEKS away! 🌞🐞Get ready for outdoor adventures, hands-on experiments, new friendships, and u...
05/25/2026

🌿 Nature Camp is just THREE WEEKS away! 🌞🐞
Get ready for outdoor adventures, hands-on experiments, new friendships, and unforgettable memories in nature.

And yes… there will be plenty of “EWWW!” discoveries too 🪱🐸🐛 — slimy critters, creepy crawlies, muddy surprises, and all the gross-but-awesome nature moments kids love!
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE IN SELECT WEEKS. Visit ExploreNature.org to learn more

This week, Irvine's Animal Care team released 39 healthy fingerlings, grown from egg form, into a nearby stream in Owing...
05/24/2026

This week, Irvine's Animal Care team released 39 healthy fingerlings, grown from egg form, into a nearby stream in Owings Mills.

Irvine received a batch of eggs as part of the Trout in the Classroom initiative where students learn about the lifecycle of Rainbow Trout. The six month observation period provides our students and visitors a front-row seat to learn about Rainbow Trout, how to care for them, and how they benefit our water systems.

Trout in the Classroom is a nationwide environmental education program, serving as a gateway stewardship experience for students to engage and protect the watersheds in which they live. Trout Unlimited

Thanks to an incredible challenge pledge from Ingrid & Don Obrecht and Christa Riepe, every donation this spring will be...
05/23/2026

Thanks to an incredible challenge pledge from Ingrid & Don Obrecht and Christa Riepe, every donation this spring will be matched dollar-for-dollar. As we near the end of the month, we have approximately $20,000 to go to unlock the match.
CAN YOU HELP?
www.ExploreNature.org/DONATE
Your gift will go TWICE AS FAR by donating before May 31, 2026. When you give to Irvine Nature Center, you are planting something that will grow for years to come. You're growing:
🦊Habitats where wildlife can thrive.
🌱Opportunities for children to learn outside the classroom.
🌼A place where our community can reconnect with the land and with each other.

Together, let's
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11201 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD
21117

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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