Parts of our Sanctuary will be open for deer hunting from Nov. 23–Dec. 1, with rustic trails on all properties closed during this time. Hunters and trappers must register with the Ridges. Note for visitors: Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open dawn to dusk. Blaze orange is mandatory.

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Preservation
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Research
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Education
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Endowment

Tribute giving

Tribute giving recognizes and celebrates people that are important to you through a tax-deductible contribution to The Ridges Sanctuary. For tribute giving to The Ridges Sanctuary, please visit our tribute donation form.

Stock contributions

Thank you for choosing a gift of stock to The Ridges Sanctuary. Your support ensures we can continue our important work in Preservation, Education and Research. The following are instructions for transferring stock shares to The Ridges Sanctuary that can be shared with your broker. Please communicate with us directly when the transfer has been initiated so that we can appropriately follow up on the donation. 

Instruct your broker to transfer shares from your account to The Ridges Sanctuary. We hold an account at Charles Schwab and Co, Inc. 

DTC Routing Number: 0164

The Ridges Sanctuary Account Number: 2289-5273

Federal Tax ID Number: 39-1044657

Sandy Swale Memorial Bridge Tribute

The Sandy Swale Memorial bridge is a unique way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on. Located in an iconic, tranquil, and scenic setting, individuals have the opportunity to dedicate boards on the bridge inscribed with a tribute to their loved one.

All contributions for this project are directed towards our Endowment as a lasting contribution that will provide lasting support to The Ridges forever.

Fee Structure

  • 2 lines $600
  • 4 lines $750
  • 6 lines $900

For more information contact Secelie Panske, Development Officer Secelie@Ridgessanctuary.org | 920-839-2802 ext.107

What your gift supports

Thank you for your commitment to inspiring the conservation of Nature. Your support enables us to continue to deliver on our important mission and respond to changing circumstances. Together we have the opportunity to promote positive environmental behaviors through impactful educational experiences, land management and protection and ecological research. Your support helps us keep our promise to protect and preserve the beauty and wildness of this special place for generations to come. The Ridges Sanctuary thrives because of donors like you.

THANK YOU!

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1,200+

Donors supporting our important work in Preservation, Education, and Research annually

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1,700+

Acres protected in Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport

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564

Students engaged in our public schools and at the Sanctuary with impactful environmental education

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87

Years protecting and preserving critical boreal habitats in Door County

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The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by the law. As required by the IRS, The Ridges Sanctuary acknowledges that you have not received any goods or services as a result of your donation. Federal Tax ID # 39-1044657. Please notify us if you do not wish your name to be publicized.