Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council 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
Jack Kerns, President
Jim Curtis, Vice President
Ann Kerns, Secretary
Ann Canoles, Treasurer
Directors at Large:
Michael Burns
Erin McCleary
Mary Jane Shanks
Sherry Lyons
Committees:
Budget Mark Gingerich Buildings & Grounds Dr. George Brauer Development John Canoles, assisted by Donald K. Hughes Environmental Issues Exhibits Joe Warfield Gift Shop Noot Canoles Library Ginna Naylor Membership Newsletter Joe Salvaggio Newsletter Mary Jane Shanks Pancake Breakfast William La Barre Programs Kevin O'Neill Publicity David Power Research Dr. Kim Derrickson Scholarship Dr. Polly Roberts Volunteers Jeanne Cole Web Site Coordinator 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.