Council Meetings

Council Meetings are are open to the public and are held at 7:30 PM on the third Monday of each month except February, July and August.

These meetings are the forum for the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Speaker Series. Our speakers give presentations on a wide range of nature related subjects.

Speaker Series

Below are speakers for some of our upcoming meetings. For detailed descriptions of these lectures see our newsletter.

NEW, UNIQUE TREES AND SHRUBS FOR BIRDS – AND GARDENERS! By Jason Veil

January 16, 2012 @ 7:30 PM - Ornamental landscape plants have long played an important role in attracting wildlife, particularly birds. In recent years, native trees and shrubs have experienced a renaissance in popularity as more gardeners appreciate their role in maintaining diversity as a vital component of a sustainable landscape. Jason Veil’s Speaker Series presentation will highlight some of the more unique woody plant introductions of the last several years and discuss their benefits in creating a garden that is attractive to birds and gardeners.