News and Events
For information and reservations call 410-887-1815.
*Check out the new photos and video from our Music in the Woods Festival.
CANE POLE FISHING - May 19 & 20, 9-11 AM - Come fish for bluegill and largemouth bass with our cane poles. We provide the worms. No rod and reels allowed. Adults and children 16+ must have MD fishing licences in order to participate. Fishing is only allowed in the park grounds when a park naturalist is present. $3 ($2 Members)
BIRDING THE RIDGE - May 20, 8:30-10:30 AM - Join naturalist and avid birder, Katharine Patterson, on our monthly hike to search for feathered friends. FREE!
SPEAKERS SERIES - A NATURALIST VISITS NEW ZEALAND - Monday, May 21 @ 7:30 PM - by: Robert W. Stanhope, Chief Naturalist (retired). Free!
FAIRIES and ELVES - May 26, 2-4 PM - Learn all about these mysterious inhabitants of the forest and search for their presence at Oregon Ridge Park. Enjoy crafting houses for them and make a craft to take home. Ages 4yr+. $3 ($2 Members).
WHAT BUGS YOU? - May 27, 2-4 PM - Join our naturalist to find out which insects are out and about in our park and your back yard. $3 ($2 Members).
The Summer 2012 Calendar including summer camp information, and our April-June Newsletter are now available on-line.
Naturalist's Corner
Check out the new Naturalist's Corner, a blog by Master Naturalist, Anita Tyler. The blog is updated frequently, so check it often!
Hours
The Nature Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday.
We are closed on Mondays. The park grounds are open dawn to dusk everyday.
Addresses
13555 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-887-1815 • TDD/Deaf 410-887-5319
Email - info@oregonridge.org
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Oregon Ridge Lodge
Concerning reservations for picnics and meetings, and for questions about Fireworks, BSO Concerts, the Lake and Swimming at Oregon Ridge; please contact the Oregon Ridge Lodge at 410-887-1818.
The Nature Center is a facility of Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks, assisted by the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council. This web site is managed by the The Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council.