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-
Fall Sanctuary Guided Hike
Monday-Saturday -
Bat Chats Guided Night Hike
October 11, 2024 -
Bat House Building Workshop
October 18, 2024 -
Get to Know Wisconsin’s Bats Presentation
October 18, 2024 -
Boos & Brews
October 24, 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
Nature Notes: Helping Wisconsin Bats
The Ridges hosts bat programs and workshops to spread awareness of Wisconsin bat species and White Nose Syndrome. The acquisition of an acoustic monitor in 2023 allowed us to conduct bat surveys during the 2024 summer season. On the evening of June 18th, Ridges staff unexpectedly captured twelve recordings of the northern long-eared bat in the Sanctuary!
Nature Notes: Human-Wildlife Interactions
Nature Notes: Finding Sanctuary in the Swales
In the News: The Ridges Documents Small Mammals
