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Reptiphibian Confusion

April 28, 2013 from 10am to 11am – Irvine Nature Center Reptiles and amphibians are out from their winter hiding spots! Children will learn through games, activities and live animal interactions how the two groups of animals are unique. Ages 5 & up. S… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: children's, program, education

Mother's Day Shoe Planter

May 4, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm – Irvine Nature Center Mother Earth and mom will both appreciate this eco-friendly gift for Mother’s Day. Please bring an old shoe (any size). All other materials and seeds will be provided. Sunday, May 4, 1 – 2:30 p.m. … Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: children's, program, education

Painted Palette- Mother's Day Painting

May 11, 2013 from 10am to 12pm – Irvine Nature Center This is the perfect gift for your special mom! Create a beautiful work of art alongside her or for her as the Painted Palette, Baltimore area’s new venue for art entertainment, teaches basic painting… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: familyprogram, nature

Spring Family Campout

May 17, 2013 at 6pm to May 18, 2013 at 8am – Irvine Nature Center Experience a night under the stars! Pitch a tent at Irvine, head out for a night hike with us, do some stargazing, then enjoy a campfire snack before bed. In the morning, we’ll listen to the sounds o… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: familyprogram, nature

Project Wild/Aqutic Workshop

May 18, 2013 from 9am to 4pm – Irvine Nature Center Project Wild and WILD Aquatic are wildlife focused conservation education programs for K-12 educators and their students. Project WILD activities can be used to teach basic skills in science, social… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: adult, education

Stream Search'n

May 19, 2013 from 1pm to 2:30pm – Irvine Nature Center Enjoy a fun hike to a stream and immerse in some stream exploration to find critters like crayfish, caddisflies, and salamanders. Ages 5 & up. Sunday, May 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Free for members, $10… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: children's, program, education

National Trails Day

June 1, 2013 from 9am to 5pm – Irvine Nature Center Join a nationwide celebration of parks, monuments, and nature centers by hiking Irvine’s trails! Stop inside the Nature Center for a map and trail suggestions or bring your GPS (members can borrow ou… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: familyprogram, nature
No Bones About It...

June 1, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm – Irvine Nature Center Let’s explore skulls alphabetically… we’ll start at A and by the time we get to Z, you’ll have the skills necessary to solve the mystery of who’s skull it is . . . or at least make an educated guess.… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: children's, event, education

Nature Preschool Conference

June 7, 2013 to June 8, 2013 – Irvine Nature Center Join us for our 2nd annual Nature Preschool Conference! Discuss the latest trends in nature based education, network with other child care professionals and organizations, and learn from the best. Te… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: adult, education

Father's Day Snack with the Animals

June 16, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm – Irvine Nature Center Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? Bring your dad to observe animal feeding time at Irvine. Find out what our resident animals like to munch on, see some critters enjoy a tasty meal a… Organized by Beth Lacey Gill | Type: familyprogram, nature