Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Irvine Nature center

If you've never been to the Irvine nature center it's a real treat and the price is affordable because its free! Charlotte and I were blessed with amazing weather this weekend so went to check it out. 

Inside they have lots of animals to look at and lots of things to touch and learn about! They also have a cool party room and do birthdays there, taking note for the future! 

Outside there is even more fun stuff to do! The trails are awesome, we did a short flat one with no hills, perfect if you have a toddler, or want to go with an off road stroller. On the trail they had a little aviary where we got to see a hawk and an owl, also an opossum but it was creepy haha. There was a beautiful overlook with a gazebo and beehives so you could check out the bees. 

The real gem is the outdoor classroom, where they encourage you to get messy with nature! There's a place to play in the  sand and dirt, trees to climb and even a musical area! 

Charlotte had so much fun! She loved the walking trail and even picked up a leaf or two to take with us. It was a lot of fun to watch her explore the outdoor classroom! She made mud pies and stirred them up with a stick (she may have even eaten some dirt haha) she dug in the sand, snacked at pint sized picnic tables and climbed tree stumps! 

This place is definitely worth checking out! It really encourages natural play and imagination and gives kids a chance to look at animals up close! It's great for kids of all ages!







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