City Nature Challenge 2023

City Nature Challenge 2023

The Results are in for the 2023 City Nature Challenge. Despite a dreary and drizzly weekend, April 28 to May 1, Baltimore placed 59th overall out of 482 participating cities AROUND THE WORLD! Baltimore also placed 5th among cities of similar geographic size.

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Council Compost Fundraiser

Council Compost Fundraiser

We are very excited for the opportunity to take our composting program full circle again this year by way of our Compost Fundraiser. We will be selling several products manufactured by Veteran Compost. We think it is pretty cool that some of these products are created...

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The Makings of a Sustainable Trail

The Makings of a Sustainable Trail

When asked their views at a late 2022 Oregon Ridge Master Plan public input meeting, it was no surprise that participants overwhelmingly chose a new trail network as their highest priority. People come from all over the region to hike at Oregon Ridge Park, and we can...

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Council Speaker Series Survey

Council Speaker Series Survey

Help us come up with a better Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council Speaker Series program for next year! Please take this 5-minute survey by January 31.

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The Healing Power of the Park

The Healing Power of the Park

How many of you know that forest air has healing powers? There is growing evidence that spending time in a forest, like Oregon Ridge Park’s hundreds of acres of woodland, can benefit physical and mental health. It’s one of many terrific gifts at Oregon Ridge Park.

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Park User Survey Results

Park User Survey Results

In September 2022, the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council invited park users to share their experiences and opinions about Oregon Ridge Park and its future. The following is a summary of what the 224 users told us: Oregon Ridge Park has been part of Baltimore County...

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Children’s Education At Oregon Ridge Park

Children’s Education At Oregon Ridge Park

Baltimore County is in the process of developing its Oregon Ridge Master Plan. Members of the Nature Council Board and others want to tell you about the many special outdoor activities and habitats Oregon Ridge Park has to offer. You can help encourage Baltimore...

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Oregon Ridge Park User Survey 2022

Oregon Ridge Park User Survey 2022

This is an important time for Oregon Ridge! A master planning process has been underway and we need your input to share with Baltimore County and the consultants to ensure the future quality of the park and programs. Take a few minutes to complete the survey by...

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