Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
About the Irvine Nature Center
Irvine Nature Center is a renowned environmental education institution located in Owings Mills, Maryland. Situated at 11201 Garrison Forest Road, this center serves as a park, school, and tourist attraction all in one. Visitors can explore the beautiful grounds and discover a variety of interactive exhibits, hiking trails, and wildlife habitats. The center offers educational programs for all ages, focusing on environmental conservation and sustainability. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, student, or tourist, Irvine Nature Center is the perfect destination to learn, explore, and connect with the natural world.
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11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, United States
Opening hours of Irvine Nature Center
Monday:
Day off
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews of Irvine Nature Center
"Our group just came back from a homeschool field trip. My first communication with them I was concerned that they would have been too rigid with their program or rules. But after today, I am mostly impressed with their organization and love for education. They were so accommodating and flexible in the whole process. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Would definitely recommend others to sign up for a field trip with them! Thank you Irvine Nature Center for a wonderful day!"
"Great place for kids with many little adventurous activities. Many active reptiles. The aviary and butterfly exhibit was closed in the free Friday - go figure."
"This review is about the nature trails at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, MD. I can't comment on the indoor exhibits because I didn't go indoors. They have a large tent with transparent plastic sides that can be used as a wedding venue. There are trails through the woods. The trails are well maintained and covered with wood chip mulch. We were told by our guide that the wood chips come from their own trees. Twice a year, their arborist goes through the forest with his crew. They identify the trees and large branches that are likely to fall into the trails and take them down before they fall down. They put those through a wood chipper, and they spread those chips onto the trails. They also have a bird motel where they care for injured birds until they're capable of being released back into the woods. If a bird's injuries are too severe for effective rehabilitation, they allow the bird to live out their life at the facility. We had the opportunity to see the birds that are being cared for on a permanent basis. Those birds are in the pictures below. Our tour guide was Brian, the bird man of the Irvine Nature Center. I highly recommend the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, MD. Just so you know, the vulture who is picking at Brian's shoelace wasn't actually injured. That bird is there because a person took him in when they found him as a baby bird that fell out of his nest. The person thought he was a raven and decided to keep him because the guy was a Ravens football fan. Then the baby bird grew up. This story is the opposite of the story of the ugly duckling. This bird was cute when it was a baby but not as cute as an adult vulture. And it was pooping all over the guy's garage. So he donated the bird to the nature center. Now, the vulture thinks he's a human being, and he'll never be able to learn how to survive on his own. The lesson Brian was giving us is that when a bird falls out of its nest, people should leave it alone. The parent birds will continue to feed it until it can fly, and then they'll teach it how to survive in the environment."
"Excellent trails & trail maintenance. The aviary is nice, the wildlife blind is full of birds, the bird & pollinator habitat is extremely well done, and the composting bathroom on the Bauer Path is awesome. I saw tons of warblers yesterday! $5 goes a long way here."
"Such a fun place to explore! The nature center is very informative and interactive. The trails are well maintained and the views are awe inspiring. Our kids loved the outdoor classroom, the bird viewing blinds, and the replica Native American huts. On one of our trails they even found a cool vine to swing from! Great experience even on a chilly January day. We look forward to returning in the Spring and Summer!"
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