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Irvine Nature Center

(443) 738-9200

Listing Manager: Beth Lacey Gill

Whether you want to get married, take a hike, touch creepy crawlers or plant a tree, the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills will be able to acommodate your visit. Situated to the northwest of I-795, Irvine has 116 acres of the Cave Valley area in Baltimore County. It's a giant resource for outdoor education as it serves thousands of children in the Baltimore metropolitican. It relies on contributions, grants and volunteers as major sources of funding and maintenance.

  • Fax: (410) 902-8210
  • Hours: M-Sun, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Store hours, M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat-Sun, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Handicap Accessible: Parking available. Indoor exhibits full accessible.
  • Founding Date: 1975
  • What makes this community special?: Commitment to growing healthy children.
  • Services: Preschool, summer camp, weekend programs, public access to trails, guided tours, Nature Store, engagement in public environment projects, publications, events, venue for events and more.
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Public restrooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Free
  • Are there any interesting facts about this location?: This location was built in 2008, after Irvine outgrew it's former location--an old barn at St. Timothy's school. We're a green building on 116 acres of forests, meadows and wetlands.
  • Features: Benches, Camping, Picnic tables, Playgrounds, Public art
  • Services: Food/drink, Gift shop, Ranger, Restrooms, Tours
  • Permit requirements: All deer hunting permits required.
  • Restrictions: No alcohol, No pets, No smoking
  • Area: 116 acres
  • Number of students: 60
  • Male-to-female ratio: 1:1
  • Public/Private: Private
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Accreditation/licenses: Maryland state accredited preschool.
  • Student-to-teacher ratio: 1:10 or more
  • Number of faculty: 2
  • Montessori: No
  • Age range: 3-5
  • Uniforms: No
  • Special education: No

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