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• Senior Stroll 11/11/26

  • When
    11 Nov 2026
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Senior Stroll
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026; 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

  Join us for a walk in the woods as we explore nature’s seasonal highlights with a Naturalist... this program is open to adults of all ages. Route and difficulty level will be adjusted to the ability level of the registered participants.
  
  Adults 
  $5 per person (FREE for Friends of Oregon Ridge)

  Registration for this program closes on Monday, November 9 at 7pm.

  All fees paid are considered donations and are not refundable unless Oregon Ridge Nature Center cancels the program. If we need to cancel the program due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, your payment will be credited to your account for use toward a future program.

  People you are registering as guests must be covered by your membership. (An individual membership only covers the member. A family membership will cover adults and their children under the age of 18 OR grandparents and their grandchildren under the age of 18)
  

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• Oregon Ridge Dulcimers - Winter Session

  • When
    03 Dec 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge Nature Center
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Oregon Ridge Dulcimers – Winter Session

  Thursdays; 6:30 - 8 p.m.

  December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; and March 4
  An old-fashioned dulcimer meet-up and workshop. You only need an interest in this instrument to participate. Beginners welcome, no musical experience necessary. Loaner dulcimers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  
  

  Adults
  $35 per person ($25 for Friends of Oregon Ridge Members)
  
  Price includes 10-week session (Schedule allows for 2 snow days and may be adjusted).

  Members may only register guests who are included in their membership.
  

  All fees paid are considered donations and are not refundable unless Friends of Oregon Ridge cancels the program. If we need to cancel the program due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, your payment will be credited to your account for use toward a future program.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Winter Solstice Celebration with Luminary Hike and Campfire

  • When
    18 Dec 2026
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge Nature Center

  Stop by to take in the beauty of winter in the park after dark! Enjoy a self-led hike on an illuminated trail, share the warmth of a campfire and enjoy holiday music by the Oregon Ridge Dolcimeers on the darkest day of the year as we celebrate the start of the winter season. 

  Advanced registration is required on the Baltimore County Parks and Rec website. There is a $5 fee. 

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• Winter Seed Swap

  • When
    30 Jan 2027
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge

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  Mark your calendars for the seed swap at Oregon Ridge. 

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• Oregon Ridge Nature Center - Maple Sugaring!

  • Start
    13 Feb 2027
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  • End
    21 Feb 2027
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge Nature Center

  Join us anytime between 10am-4pm to learn about the magic behind the process of making maple syrup! Take a guided hike (offered at the top of every hour) to the sugar bush to tap a tree for sap. Then stop by the sugar shack area to see other demonstrations and learn how the syrup is made and taste real maple syrup.

  You can register and see more details here.

  This is a Baltimore County Parks and Recreation event.

  
  

  
  

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• 2027 Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

  • Start
    27 Feb 2027
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  • End
    28 Feb 2027
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Oregon Ridge Lodge
  • Spaces left
    499

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  Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
  A Community Tradition Since 1986!
  
  Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28; 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  at the Oregon Ridge Lodge.
  Celebrate the end of the Sugar Season at the Oregon Ridge Lodge by attending our Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Enjoy a stack of hotcakes drizzled with maple syrup and served with grilled sausage, orange juice, milk or coffee. There will be box raffles, dollar raffles and live music, along with flower, honey, maple syrup/candy and Nature Book Sales. Come out and support the Friends of Oregon Ridge at our biggest fundraiser of the year!
  
  Can’t attend?
  Please consider making a donation to the Friends of Oregon Ridge using the Registration Page of this site.
  
  All ages are welcome.
  

  Tickets will only be sold at the door! No Online Sales!
  You are encouraged to register, it helps us to plan. It also allows us to update you in the event of inclement weather.
  

  Membership cards can be printed or screenshot from your Wild Apricot Profile. Member discounts apply only to those covered by your membership. An individual membership includes benefits just for the named member. All other membership levels grant benefits for parents and children under 18 or grandparents and grandchildren under 18. Coverage does not extend beyond two generations. Contact us at info@FriendsofOregonRidge.org if you need assistance.

  
  

  
  

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