Little Birds Weekend Single Event Fall Classes

For children ages birth through 3 years and their caregivers

Registration opens on August 15th!

Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. There is so much to discover: sticks, pebbles, animals, plants, puddles! Irvine’s Little Birds builds upon this curiosity through a semester-long weekly class for children birth to 3 years alongside a caregiver.

Together, children and their caregivers discover the wonders of wildlife through age-appropriate activities like live animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, and art experiences.

These single event weekend day classes offer families a chance to participate in one or all of these Little Birds classes for just $25 per class.

The majority of class time is spent outdoors. In case of bad weather, the class will inside the building. 

Cost for each class: $23

Saturday, September 27 (12:30 to 2:00 PM) – A Butterfly’s Journey – Spread your wings and join us to recreate the amazing migration of the monarch butterfly, drinking in the wildflower meadow with all our senses and meeting more butterflies along the way.

Sunday, October 12 (10:00 to 11:30 AM) – Squashing Pumpkins – Get up close and personal with pumpkins and celebrate the gifts of harvest through song, story, art, and sensory exploration.

Saturday, November 15 (10:00 to 11:30 AM) – Down in the Dirt – From mysterious mushrooms to wiggly worms, the soil beneath us is full of life. Grab a bucket and shovel, dig in, and don’t be afraid to get dirty!

Saturday, November 15 (12:30 to 2:00 PM) – Down in the Dirt – From mysterious mushrooms to wiggly worms, the soil beneath us is full of life. Grab a bucket and shovel, dig in, and don’t be afraid to get dirty!

Sunday, December 7 (10:00 to 11:30 AM) – The Woods in Winter – Come with us on a wander to notice what’s changed since fall, learn what animals do in winter, and discover a bit of winter magic in the woods.

It's Fall! Come see what has changed since the Spring, and join us on a magical autumn hike!

 Please contact Laura Ferrara at FerraraL@ExploreNature.org for assistance with registration and discounts.

Please contact Head of Child and Caregiver Programs Laura Kennedy-Long at Kennedy-LongL@ExploreNature.org for questions about the classes.

We expect these programs to fill quickly - don't delay registration!

If you would like to be added to a list that notifies in advance of upcoming Little Birds class registration opening dates, please do so by using this link.