Welcome
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center & Park Council is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment of nature. Council members work with the staff of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks to provide programs for the public ranging from conservation to natural history, including seasonal programs, topical seminars, and trail walks.
News & Events
Our Events Calendar is online now, for your convenience. Read all the latest News about our great upcoming events!
Primitive Technology Weekend
Glimpse into man's prehistoric past at Oregon Ridge Nature Center's Primitive Technology Weekend on Saturday and Sunday – May 3 and 4, 2008. Each year since 1988 professional and avocational flintknappers, living history practitioners, traditional archers, and archaeologists have gathered together with the visiting public during the first weekend in May to share knowledge and hands-on experience in replicating items composed of stone, bone, wood, and natural fibers.
Music in the Woods
Amateurs and professionals who play fiddle, banjo, dulcimer and other traditional instruments are sought and encouraged to voluntarily entertain, demonstrate and educate at Oregon Ridge Nature Center's 2nd annual festival of traditional music, Saturday May 10 (rain date Sunday May 11) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Get more info and join us for this great outdoors event.
Current Position(s) to be Filled
Naturalist/Historian — Summer 2008
Special Volunteers Needed
Do you work for an organization that encourages volunteerism? We at Oregon Ridge are looking for a group who could supply us with 12 to 20 volunteers on special occasions at the Nature Center. Call Volunteer Chairperson Jeanne Cole at 410-887-1815.
Naturalist's Corner
Check out the new Naturalist's Corner, a blog by our own Naturalist, Courtney Peed.
Hours
Open from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday.
A facility of Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks, assisted by the Oregon Ridge Nature Center & Park Council.
13555 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-887-1815 • TDD/Deaf 410-887-5319
info@oregonridge.org
Oregon Ridge Lodge
For reservations for picnic, meetings, and questions about Fireworks, BSO Concerts, the Lake and Swimming at Oregon Ridge please contact the Oregon Ridge Lodge at 410-887-1818. You may speak with either Pam Jarrell or Sandy Trimble.