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-
Invasive Species Workday
September 17, 2024 -
Logan Creek Workday
September 19, 2024 -
Swales & Ales
September 26, 2024
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
In the News: The Ridges Documents Small Mammals
Surrounded by foliage and hundreds of feet off the hiking trail at the Ridges Sanctuary, WisCorps conservationist Albert Kennedy strategically held a flying squirrel as he removed it from a Camberg trap and transferred it into a plastic bag for measurement.
Nature Notes: Watching Fawn-dly, Whitetail Deer Fawns
Nature Notes: Creating Environmental Stewardship
Nature Notes: Documenting the Natural World
