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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

While the Baltimore County Master Plan for Oregon Ridge is being developed, it is timely to remember an earlier milestone in the Park’s history. Thirty-five years ago, a group of committed citizens worked tirelessly to find a way to purchase the nearly 200-acre...

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...

Oregon Ridge Park has always been a popular destination for hikers. Many of today’s existing trails are old logging roads dating back to the early 20th century, and many of these trails are showing their age. The Master Plan process is an opportunity to make our network of trails safer and sustainable…

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...

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...