Learn more about the features of the Nature Center, or the specific programs and events offered by the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council.
Council Meetings
Council meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. All are welcome.
Programs and Events
Most programs are free and open to the public and require advance registration. Walk-in guests cannot be accommodated unless stated in the registration information.
- Programs—Nature, native species or seasonal/holiday
- Hikes—Guided, campfire or at night
- Scout badge workshops
- Birthday parties
- Summer camps
Special Events
- Maple Sugaring Weekends
- Annual Pancake Breakfast
- Music in the Woods: Traditional Music Fest
- Honey Harvest Festival
Adult Evening Programs
Adult evening programming includes:
- Lecture Series—Featuring authors, botanists, biologists, scientists and other environmental experts. Held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of September, October, November, January, March, April and May.
- Nature Book Club—Meets every other month on a Monday
- Dulcimer Workshop—A six-week session on Thursdays in the spring and fall