

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LUNCH & LEARN: Trouble on the Half Shell at Irvine Nature Center 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Turtles play remarkable roles in our ecosystems and cultures— yet many species are in decline. Join naturalist Kerry Wixted for an engaging and eye-opening journey into the world of turtles!
Learn the basics of turtle biology, discover several of the unique species found in Maryland, and explore the key reasons their populations are struggling. You’ll also walk away with practical ways you can help turtles thrive in the wild.
PLUS: You’ll get to meet some of Irvine’s resident turtles up close!

Tickets include a catered lunch and animal encounter.

Kerry Wixted
Kerry Wixted is a Maryland naturalist with over 15 years experience studying flora and fauna of Maryland. She has previously worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and has taught classes for Natural Forward’s Natural History Field Studies Program.

Presenter: Kerry Wixted, Naturalist 
Tuesday, March 10th
12:00 – 2:00PM

Irvine’s LUNCH &amp; LEARN series is made possible by underwriting from Springwell Senior Living. We are grateful for their support.

Cost*: $30/members; $40/non-members
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- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.explorenature.org/event/lunch-learn-trouble-on-the-half-shell/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=owings+mills-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Owings Mills
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD, United States, Maryland 21117
- **lat**: 39.43296
- **long**: -76.76288
- **full address**: 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD, United States, Maryland 21117

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Irvine Nature Center (https://allevents.in/org/irvine-nature-center/12952522)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD, United States, Maryland 21117
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Irvine Nature Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about LUNCH & LEARN: Trouble on the Half Shell at Irvine Nature Center  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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