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.

Who says Mondays can’t be fun? We’re starting the week off with a wild nature fact! Did you know monarch butterflies can...
08/31/2026

Who says Mondays can’t be fun? We’re starting the week off with a wild nature fact!

Did you know monarch butterflies can travel up to 3,000 miles during their fall migration?! Even crazier...the butterflies making the journey south have never made the trip before. They just know where to go. 🤯

And all that flying calls for some serious rest! During migration, monarchs can gather together in groups called roosts, creating what looks like one giant butterfly sleepover. 🌳🦋

The weekend is here...the trails are calling. What better way to start the weekend? 📞🌿🥾
08/29/2026

The weekend is here...the trails are calling. What better way to start the weekend? 📞🌿🥾

Our Eat, Drink & Learn series is back for another season! Join us for seven Thursday evenings filled with fascinating wi...
08/27/2026

Our Eat, Drink & Learn series is back for another season! Join us for seven Thursday evenings filled with fascinating wildlife, expert speakers, great company, and, of course, a drink to match the evening’s theme.

This season’s lineup:
🍸 Sept. 17 — Tortoises & Tonics
🥃 Nov. 19 — Raptors, Rehab & Rye
🦈 Jan. 21 — Sharks & Sours
🦋 Feb. 18 — Mysterious Migrations & Luscious Libations
🦀 Mar. 18 — Crabs, the Bay & Chardonnay
🦇 Apr. 15 — Bats & Bitters
🐛 May 13 — Bugs & Bubbles

Come sip something delicious, connect with fellow nature lovers, and learn from experts about the incredible creatures and ecosystems around us. Registration is now open for the full Eat, Drink & Learn season. Enjoy all seven programs for the price of six, or register for individual events.

There’s plenty to discover this season. 🌎🥂 Explore the full lineup and reserve your spot today!

Register here: https://loom.ly/XZg6ICo

We’re excited to welcome a special new piece to Irvine’s lobby! Created by the STEAM Club at Maryvale Preparatory School...
08/25/2026

We’re excited to welcome a special new piece to Irvine’s lobby! Created by the STEAM Club at Maryvale Preparatory School, this recycled artwork was inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and its local plant life. Students used the 19th-century cyanotype process and handmade recycled paper to bring art, science, and sustainability together in one beautiful collaboration. 🌿

Don’t miss this special student creation, be sure to check it out next time you’re here!

Weekend plans: get outside. Shake off the week, breathe in some fresh air, and spend a little time reconnecting with nat...
08/21/2026

Weekend plans: get outside.

Shake off the week, breathe in some fresh air, and spend a little time reconnecting with nature at Irvine Nature Center. Consider this your weekend reset. ☀️🥾🌿

The Nature Preschool, where the outdoors is our classroom. Our little learners spend their days exploring, discovering, ...
08/19/2026

The Nature Preschool, where the outdoors is our classroom.

Our little learners spend their days exploring, discovering, and building important skills through meaningful experiences in nature. From muddy adventures to moments of wonder, there’s always something new to see, do, and learn outside.

Applications are also being accepted for the 2027–28 school year and waitlist only 2026–27 school year.🌿🦋

Learn more about The Nature Preschool and enrollment opportunities: https://loom.ly/vzPHBWA

08/17/2026

Before jumping back into the workweek, take a moment to listen. 🌿

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday morning?Join us for Tales & Tails Story Time at Irvine Nature Center! This fr...
08/05/2026

Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday morning?

Join us for Tales & Tails Story Time at Irvine Nature Center! This free program is the perfect way for young children and their caregivers to enjoy stories, nature, and special animal friends in a beautiful outdoor setting (weather permitting).

This season, select story times will also feature ASL interpretation through our partnership with CCBC, making the program even more accessible to our community.

We’d love to welcome you. Come see what makes Friday mornings at Irvine so special!

Today is the day! 🌿 Shop with purpose. Support nature. 💚Looking for an excuse to treat yourself? Join us for an evening ...
08/04/2026

Today is the day!

🌿 Shop with purpose. Support nature. 💚

Looking for an excuse to treat yourself? Join us for an evening of shopping, bubbly, snacks, and community, all while supporting Irvine Nature Center!

On Tuesday, August 4, from 5–8 PM, Charm City Run in Timonium will donate 15% of all sales to Irvine Nature Center. Every purchase helps support our mission to inspire people to explore, respect, and protect the natural world.

Whether you’re looking for new running shoes, activewear, or just want to enjoy a fun evening with friends, we’d love to see you there!

Charm City Run – Timonium
Tuesday, August 4
5:00–8:00 PM

Thank you for supporting Team Irvine and helping us make a difference, one step at a time! 💚🍃

🌿 Shop with purpose. Support nature. 💚Looking for an excuse to treat yourself? Join us for an evening of shopping, bubbl...
07/28/2026

🌿 Shop with purpose. Support nature. 💚

Looking for an excuse to treat yourself? Join us for an evening of shopping, bubbly, snacks, and community, all while supporting Irvine Nature Center!

On Tuesday, August 4, from 5–8 PM, Charm City Run in Timonium will donate 15% of all sales to Irvine Nature Center. Every purchase helps support our mission to inspire people to explore, respect, and protect the natural world.

Whether you’re looking for new running shoes, activewear, or just want to enjoy a fun evening with friends, we’d love to see you there!

Charm City Run – Timonium
Tuesday, August 4
5:00–8:00 PM

Thank you for supporting Team Irvine and helping us make a difference, one step at a time! 💚🍃

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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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