Oregon Ridge Nature Center
News and Events
For information and reservations call 410-887-1815 or email: info@oregonridgenaturecenter.org.
LATEST UPDATE: The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has cancelled all events and activities through April 30th. The Nature Center building, restrooms, playgrounds and pavilions are closed. We also ask that your refrain from using the benches and picnic tables as well. At this time the grounds and trails are open sunrise to sunset. We ask that all visitors practice social distancing. Baltimore County will constantly assess the decision for all parks and trails to remain open. If they feel that there are too many park patrons along trails or in our parks to practice safe distancing, they will close those areas as well. If you have questions on concerns you can reach staff at 410-887-1815 or info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org
SUMMER CAMP UPDATE - Due to COVID-19 closures we have delayed member registration for additional weeks of camp and registration for non-members. At this time, registration is only open to members for one camp session per child. Both sessions of Nature Scene Investigators are full as is the July session of Forest Navigators. When a decision has been made on moving forward with additional opportunities for registration we will contact members via email and change the message on this webpage. If you have questions or concerns you can contact staff by email at info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org or call 410-887-1815. --- Forms: Flyer with application, Health Assessment Form, Registration/Liability Waiver
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - We are currently accepting applications for summer staff: Naturalist - Camp, Naturalist - Outreach, Counselor-in-training. Also, we are seeking Part-Time Naturalists, Park Attendants, Naturalist Interns, and Ridge Runners. For additional information concerning volunteer opportunities please see our Volunteer page or view our latest flyer .
*IMPORTANT FILES AND LINKS TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD (click below )*
- Winter Newsletter
- Spring Program Calendar
- Lodge Area Closings
- Photography Permit
- Park Rules and Regulations
- Nature Quest Passport
Hours
The Nature Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. We are closed on Mondays and all County observed holidays. Also, the Park is open every day sunrise to sunset - March thru October, except In the winter (November - February) the Park is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NOTICE: If you are planning a group visit of 10 or more people, you will need to call in advance. For details please review our Rules and Regulations. Also, please note that swimming, alcohol, crab feasts, glass containers, fires, personal grills, balloons and amplified music are prohibited in the park. Grilling is only permitted when renting the Lake Pavilion and using the installed grills.
Contact Information
Address: 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: 410-887-1815 • TDD/Deaf 410-887-5319
Email: info@oregonridgenaturecenter.org -- Send email
Oregon Ridge Lodge
The Lodge area is managed separately from the Nature Center area. For information concerning reservations at the Lodge area, and for questions about Fireworks, BSO Concerts, and wedding rentals; please contact the Oregon Ridge Lodge at 410-887-1818.