Photo by Andrew Pirrung
More than a walk in the woods
Experience one of the Midwest’s most biologically diverse ecosystems, where kids hike for free, and trails are open from dawn til dusk.
Always something to do
All Events-
Winter Guided Hike
Fridays and Saturdays, January-March, 2025 -
Virtual – Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald
January 28, 2025 -
Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald
January 30, 2025 -
Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress
February 11, 2025 -
Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress
February 13, 2025 -
Midwest Crane Count
April 12, 2025 -
Earth Week: Ridges Roadside Clean Up
April 19, 2025 -
Wildflower Hike
May 17, 2025
There’s magic when land preservation, education, and research come together.
What started as 30 acres has grown from a local gem to a national treasure – with international appeal and members in all 50 states.
1,700+
Acres preserved
2,600
Boardwalk feet (ft.)
30
Ridges and swales
29
Unique orchid species
News from the Ridges & Swales
Nature Notes: Reconnecting with the Natural World Throughout the Winter Season
Going outside in the winter can sometimes seem like more trouble than it’s worth. When the sun sets at 4:30pm and the windchill makes it feel like 5 degrees outside, a book (or more realistically, staring at a screen) can seem much more tempting than a walk in the woods. I always find that during the deep winter months, I feel a little disconnected from the natural world.
Nature Notes: Helping Wisconsin Bats
Nature Notes: Human-Wildlife Interactions
Nature Notes: Share the Shore – Protecting Shorebirds During Fall Migration
