Friday, April 22, 2011 is Earth Day across the US. Earth Day began on April 22 in 1970, making this the 41st Anniversary. The first Earth Day, according to Wikipedia, was originally a teach-in held by US Senator Gaylord Nelson, and 20 million people participated. It is now celebrated in 175 countries, and over 500 [...]
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is having its' annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, 2011 from 8am-noon. Using real maple syrup from the trees in the park, like that tapped last weekend at the Maple Syrup event, it should be a great time for all! Tickets are $6.00 [...]
Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is Dr. Seuss-ing it up for Arbor Day on April 24, 2010. From 2-4 pm, enjoy Lorax themed crafts, listening to the story, and watching the movie! Arbor Day arrives two days after Earth Day, so it is a perfect time to hit the Nature Center at Oregon Ridge. [...]
Looking for something outdoors, interesting and fun to do this beautifully warm, sunny weekend? Well, pack up your rain boots and head to Hunt Valley to the Oregon Ridge Nature Center where a Naturalist will take you around and show you which "critters" laid which eggs around Oregon Ridge Park! Amphibians have laid their eggs [...]
Monday has Baltimore schools, plus government and local services closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a day celebrating a man who did so much, and there are many things to do in Baltimore to remember him! In Downtown Baltimore there is a parade at noon on his namesake street, Martin Luther [...]
The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is ready to celebrate the holiday season with a wreath making party this weekend! From 2-4 pm both Saturday and Sunday, adults, bring your gloves and your clippers, and make a fresh evergreen wreath for only $8 per wreath. Kids -- you come too and in the auditorium [...]
This weekend's nutty series at Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville is all about the American Chestnut! The one session series, called "American Chestnut -- the Myth" discusses the incorrect thought that they are extinct -- they're not! Enjoy a hike through the forest and see this beautiful & "iconic" tree -- and sample some delicious [...]
Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, MD, has so much to offer for people of all ages. This Saturday and Sunday they will be hosting the "Spooky Forest Fact Frolic", a free event, where you explore the park to find clues and win prizes! Start off at the center to pick up your booklet, romp [...]
I wrote a few weeks ago about the Honey Making Festival at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center, and how the Center is a hidden treasure in the Park in Hunt Valley. For all of you Harry Potter fans out there, this weekend is "Harry Potter Halloween"! For $2 per child (or other crafters!) paid in [...]
Have you been to the Nature Center at Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley? If not, you should give it a visit. Today was the 28th Annual Honey Harvest Festival, where kids and adults alike were able to see the process of how honey is created from the combs of the bees nests. Add onto [...]