Irvine Nature Center Website

Welcome to the Irvine Nature Center's home on the web. Located in the beautiful Caves Valley north of Baltimore, Irvine has built a reputation for sharing nature's wonder with students and families, children and adults. Browse the site or come visit - we look forward to sharing our love of nature with you. No pets please.

2008 Annual Report Now Available
In an effort to reduce paper waste, we have made our 2008 annual report available as a pdf file for download. You can click here to download your copy. To request a printed copy of the annual report, please call Christina Royster-Hemby, Director of Marketing and Membership Development, at 410-484-2413 ext. 230.

Hours of Operation
Irvine is now open to the public seven days a week! Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visit us often to enjoy our exhibits, walk our trails or browse our Nature Store. If you would like more information on participating in an upcoming program, please check our program calendar.

Celebrate the holidays at Irvine Nature Center!

Attend one of our environmental education programs when school is out throughout the month of December, buy your holiday gifts from the Irvine Nature Store (become a member and you get 10% off) or give the Give the Gift of “Green” this Holiday Season by giving your favorite individual or family a Gift Membership to Irvine Nature Center!

Click here to learn more about our exciting member benefits…