Oregon Ridge Nature Center & Park

Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council, Inc.

*Notice - An updated and revised version of the Bylaws of Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council, Inc. have beeb approved. Copies of the amended Bylaws are available for download here.

The Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment of nature. Council members work with the staff of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks to provide programs for the public ranging from conservation to natural history, including seasonal programs, topical seminars, and trail walks. Members of the ORNC Council are the first to receive our seasonal calendars and are eligible for discounts on some programs and on gift shop purchases exceeding thirty dollars.

The Council meets the third Monday evening of each month at 7:30 pm at the Nature Center. Monthly meetings feature an interesting and informative guest speaker on a nature-related topic.

The Council publishes a periodic newsletter, TrailBlazer, which is mailed to all members. The newsletter includes articles on wildlife and nature, important environmental updates, and calendar listings on all Council & Park events, courses, meetings, and other ORNC activities.

ORNC Council Executive Board

Jim Curtis, President
Erin McCleary, Vice President
Ann Kerns, Secretary
Ann Canoles, Treasurer

Directors at Large:

Michael Burns
Jack Kerns
Carol Mantegna
John Bainbridge

Committees:

Archives John Bainbridge
Audit Jack Kerns and Joe Salvaggio
Budget Mark Gingerich
Environmental Issues Sherry Lyons
Exhibits Anita Tyler
Gift Shop Noot Canoles
Grant Ann Kerns
Honey Harvest Erin McCleary
Music in the Woods Carol Mantegna
Library Ginna Naylor
Membership Marcia Dysart
Newsletter Mary Jane Shanks
Pancake Breakfast William La Barre
Public Relations Mike Burns
Scholarship Dr. Polly Roberts and Joe Salvaggio
Speakers Series Sue Leslie
Special Events Vacant
Volunteers Pat Krasowski
Web Site Jim Curtis

Become a Member of the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council

Membership donations may be tax-deductible.

Membership categories include:

Lifetime $150
Patron $100
Corporate $100
Sustaining $50
Non-profit org. $25
Family $20
Individual $15
Senior Citizen $12
Student $12

Use our convenient Membership Form to become a member.

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