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Friends of Oregon Ridge @OregonRidge

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit that sponsors and promotes nature-based events, programs and projects, and champions stewardship at Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park

Joined December 2013
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Join us for a Community Tree-Planting Day and help Restore the Forest at Oregon Ridge! Saturday, May 16; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Use the link below to view details or to register... oregonridgenaturecenter.wild… Adults and children 16
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Native Plant Swap! Saturday, May 9; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Oregon Ridge Lake Pavilion Online registration required – OregonRidgeNatureCenter.Wild…
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Love being outside? So do we! Senior Stroll is your invitation to connect, explore and enjoy the beauty around us – one adventure at a time. The second and fourth Wednesday of the month Online registration required – oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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Good news! We’re excited to announce that the deadline for our Scholarship Applications has been extended! This scholarship is for Seniors who will be continuing their education in Environmental Studies or Nature Education. oregonridgenaturecenter.wild… @teambcps
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Meet Lou! This weekend will be the 38th Annual Pancake Breakfast that Lou has volunteered at. Lou has a lot to say about what makes Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park the truly special place it is. friendsoforegonridge.org/a-l…

A Lifetime at Oregon Ridge: Lou Witt and the Heart of a Community - Friends of Oregon Ridge

For Lou Witt, Oregon Ridge isn’t just a park he visits – it’s a place that has grown to be a part of his life. He first came to the Ridge in the late 1970s for simple picnics and hikes. What began as...

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A Community Tradition Since 1986! Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Oregon Ridge Lodge Saturday, February 28; Sunday, March 1 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door! Credit accepted, Cash Preferred! Details... oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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The Friends of Oregon Ridge 2026 Scholarship Application for Baltimore County & Baltimore City High School Seniors is now available on our website. oregonridgenaturecenter.org/… Application deadline March 6, 2026! @BaltCoPS @BaltCitySchools
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2026 Book Club Selections – Perfect for Holiday Gifting! Share the joy of reading by gifting selections from our 2026 Book Club! And there’s more good news – registration is now open for all our 2026 Book Club programs! Details and registration... oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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Friends of Oregon Ridge Speaker Series – Maryland’s Charismatic Carnivorous Plants Kerry Wixted, Maryland Naturalist Wednesday, November 19; 7 - 8:30 p.m. oregonridgenaturecenter.wild… $10 per person (FREE for Friends of Oregon Ridge Members)
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𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘! Field Trip Transportation Grant Programs! friendsoforegonridge.org/ore… @Teambcps
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars! Check out the new blog post on the Friends of Oregon Ridge Website! friendsoforegonridge.org/fal…

Fall Folklore featuring the fascinating Woolly Bear Caterpillar - Friends of Oregon Ridge

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friendsoforegonridge.org/the… We invest in the Future – Awarding college scholarships to students pursuing environmental science careers. @BaltCoPS @BaltCitySchools

The Friends of Oregon Ridge Presents the Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients! - Friends of Oregon...

One way the Friends of Oregon Ridge promotes environmental stewardship is through its annual scholarship program. For the past 31 years, the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council which which has changed...

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Oregon Ridge Field Trip Transportation Grants from the Friends of Oregon Ridge – We're offering grant opportunities for qualifying Baltimore County and Baltimore City schools. Details and forms can be found on our website – friendsoforegonridge.org/ore… @BCPSOutdoorSci @BaltCoPS #BCPS
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Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks wants to hear from YOU! Wednesday, October 29; 6:30 - 8 p.m. Oregon Ridge Lodge 13401 Beaver Dam Road Cockeysville, MD 21030 facebook.com/events/15058381… Residents may also provide feedback at recparks@baltimorecountymd.gov.
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Oregon Ridge Nature Center's Annual Honey Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 5; 10am - 4pm $5 per person Meet Emilia Burnham; spokesperson for the American Beekeeping Federation. She'll be educating the public about honeybees, beekeeping and the benefits of honey and hive products.
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Oregon Ridge Nature Center School Field Trip Transportation Grants from the Friends of Oregon Ridge We are offering a grant opportunity for qualifying Baltimore City and Baltimore County schools. Details and forms can be found on our website... FriendsofOregonRidge.org @teambcps
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Giving back to the Park we all know and love! Cultivating Nature with Friends: Garden maintenance sessions Sat., Sept. 6, 13, 27; Sun., Sept. 10, 24; 9 - 11 a.m. Stewardship Work Day Sat., Sept. 20; 9 - 11 a.m. Advance Registration Required – Details here: oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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Cultivating Nature with Friends Garden Maintenance Sessions Wednesdays, August 20 & 27 Saturdays, August 23 & 30 9 - 11 am Join this exciting new series of programs as we get our hands dirty in the gardens with the Friends of Oregon Ridge. oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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oregonridgenaturecenter.org/… The Friends of Oregon Ridge love our Big Trees! A picture just doesn't do them justice. You need to stop by, walk up to them, and touch them to appreciate their size!
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Download a copy of our Summer Trailblazer Newsletter! oregonridgenaturecenter.wild…
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