Conservation of Our Forest and Big Trees

Conservation of Our Forest and Big Trees

View the Big Tree Spreadsheet Fred Besley, Maryland’s first forester, developed the formula used today to measure trees: Circumference in inches + Height in feet + ¼ of the average crown spread = TOTAL POINTS The Friends of Oregon Ridge Senior Stroll Program...
ORNC Council Values Our Volunteers

ORNC Council Values Our Volunteers

On June 2, 2025, the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council (ORNCC) celebrated its volunteers and scholarship recipients at its Annual Council Meeting. This meeting is meant to bring together Board members, membership and special Baltimore County guests to acknowledge the...
City Nature Challenge 2023

City Nature Challenge 2023

The Results are in for the 2023 City Nature Challenge Despite a dreary and drizzly weekend, April 28 to May 1, Baltimore placed 59th overall out of 482 participating cities AROUND THE WORLD! Baltimore also placed 5th among cities of similar geographic size. In the...