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Nature Notes: Powered by Passion—Community Efforts to Preserve the Boreal Forest
Nature Notes: Powered by Passion—Community efforts to preserve the Boreal Forest By Katie Krouse, Executive Director When we dreamed up the Boreal Climate Survivability Project in collaboration with the Climate […]
Nature Notes: Art in Nature – Patterns, Contrasts, Cycles, and Inspiration
Discover the beauty of art in nature, where patterns meet unpredictability, and wildness coexists with calm. Explore the Fibonacci sequence, intricate textures of moss and lichen, and the quiet inspiration found in forests. Celebrate Earth Week with a student art exhibit at The Ridges Sanctuary, showcasing creative interpretations of nature’s wonders.
Nature Notes: Owl Prowling
Nature Notes: Owl Prowling By Dan Scheiman, PhD, Staff Ornithologist/Visitor Engagement Specialist We’ve heard from some of our readers regarding concerns about the use of playback for calling owls. First, […]
Reconnecting with the Natural World Throughout the Winter Season
Reconnecting with the Natural World Throughout the Winter Season By Anna Foster Program Director Going outside in the winter can sometimes seem like more trouble than it’s worth. When the […]
Looking Back to Move Forward
Looking Back to Move Forward By Katie Krouse, Executive Director What a year it’s been. As I sit here at the end of December, reflecting on the incredible year we’re […]
How To Be A Good Environmental Steward
Photo by Andrew Pirrung By Jackie Rath As we consider our roles as individuals and community members, there is a special sense of place that The Ridges Sanctuary and the […]
Summer Project Spotlight: Butterflies of The Ridges Sanctuary by Heidi Williamson
Summer Project Spotlight: Butterflies of The Ridges Sanctuary By Heidi Williamson The following is a Summer Project completed by Heidi Williamson, 2024 Summer Naturalist at The Ridges Sanctuary. Heidi is […]
Summer Project Spotlight: Indigenous Plant Use in The Ridges Sanctuary and the Door Peninsula
Summer Project Spotlight: Indigenous Plant Use in The Ridges Sanctuary and the Door Peninsula By Leah Hamblin The following is a Summer Project completed by Leah Hamblin, a 2024 Summer […]