Little Birds Weekend Single Event Fall & Winter Classes

Prior to registering, please visit the Little Birds FAQs for information about the classes. 

Registration is open for classes occurring through December. 

Registration opens November 10th at 8:00 AM

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 ages 8 months 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 $23 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, 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! *Limited Space Open*

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.

Saturday, January 10 (10:00 to 11:30 AM) - Warm and Cozy – Bundle up for a fun exploration of how all kinds of animals stay warm in the winter as we brave the winter weather, then cozy up with warm drinks and a story.

Sunday, February 8 – (10:00 to 11:30 AM) - Snow Day Artists – Discover the magic of dancing ice crystals and sparkling snowflakes, even if there’s no winter weather in the forecast. Then we’ll explore the world of color with a painting activity inspired by the children’s classic Mouse Paint.

Saturday, March 7 – (10:00 to 11:30 AM) - Maple Magic - Find your inner woodpecker and tap, tap, tap for sap as we learn about the traditions of maple sugaring. 

 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.