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The raucous “quacking” of wood frogs and the “sleigh-bell” chorus of spring peepers are delightful signs that spring is officially arriving. Hurry out to Oregon Ridge, or a nearby pond, to catch the mating calls of these little amphibians. You … Continue reading →

Here in northern Maryland, we’re fortunate we can participate in a tradition that dates back to the Native Americans – the practice of “tapping” trees, drawing out the sap, and then evaporating the water until what remains is the delightfully … Continue reading →

Even though there was a frost warning on Friday night, there are still fall flowers blooming at Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Take a hike and see what you can find! We found these on Saturday: Several varieties of asters – … Continue reading →

Nets in hand, kids and adults spent an hour splashing through the stream at Oregon Ridge, turning over rocks, scooping up little critters in the water, and peering at the mud along the banks. Having fun while conducting a science … Continue reading →

The soundscape of Oregon Ridge is bright with the music of singing insects. Evening particularly at this time of year gives you the chorus of crickets and katydids. These are the males of the species, calling to attract females in … Continue reading →

Jumping, balancing, climbing, running – that’s how our body is designed to move. The modern world though has kept physical activity limited, often in structured gym-based environments or formal sports. But we’re starting to realize the value of natural movement … Continue reading →

Have you ever seen a flash of light or sudden quick movement out of the corner of your eye that could not be explained? When out in nature, have you ever had the fragrance of a tree or flower hit … Continue reading →

Would you like to grow your own vegetables and herbs, but just don’t have the space or enough sunlight? Oregon Ridge Nature Center now has plots available for people in the community to use. A $10 fee covers the cost … Continue reading →

As the tree canopy begins to leaf out, the understory at Oregon Ridge is coming into bloom.  Take to the trails and see flowering dogwood,  deciduous azalea, sweet violets – both blue and white.  Look closely and you’ll see spring … Continue reading →

Right now we’re immersed in a crayon box of color. Purple, pink, yellow, and every shade of green. Even with Spring in full bloom though, sometimes we don’t even notice the details of nature. The “outdoors” is almost only a backdrop … Continue reading →