Irvine Nature Center
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The environmental education nonprofit Irvine Nature Center is situated on 116 acres of woodlands, wetlands and meadows in the Caves Valley area of Baltimore County. Surrounded by 1,200 acres of land held in conservation easement. Irvine offers school and family programs, naturalist training, summer camps, workshops, a collection of animals, interactive exhibits in the Nature Center highlight the three habitats found in the Piedmont--including wetlands, woodlands and meadows-- and the opportunity to experience all three areas on nature trails throughout the property.
Irvine runs a Nature Preschool for 3-5 year-olds offering morning and afternoon sessions.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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