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.