Nature Notes
The Volunteer Magic Behind Natural Christmas
The Volunteer Magic Behind Natural Christmas By Anna Foster, Director of Programming This November, while the rest of the peninsula is winding down, The Ridges is preparing for one of […]
The Humble Leopold Bench: A History of Conservation and Giving Back
The Humble Leopold Bench: A History of Conservation and Giving Back By Jeanne Farrell, published on November 13, 2023 “At 3:30 a.m., with such dignity as I can muster of […]
Land Management Volunteers: Making an Impact
Land Management Volunteers: Making an Impact By Sam Hoffman, Land Manager As the heart of fall approaches and our field season winds down, it’s the perfect time to highlight Ridges […]
Nature Notes: A Buzzing Sanctuary
Nature Notes: A Buzzing Sanctuary By Libby Humphries, published September 25, 2023 During the warmer months at The Ridges, a symphony of insects can be heard from the front garden […]
Nature Notes: Monarch Madness
Nature Notes: Monarch Madness By Anna Foster, published August 17, 2023 A symbol of summer, monarch butterflies are widely recognized for their bright orange, black, and white spotted wings. Their […]
Nature Notes: Hine’s Emerald – The Hidden Gem of the Sanctuary
Nature Notes: Hine’s Emerald – The Hidden Gem of the Sanctuary By Jackie Rath, published July 27th, 2023 Did you know that one of the most precious species of The […]
Nature Notes: Research + Recovery: Protecting and Preserving Native Orchids
Nature Notes: Research + Recovery: Protecting and Preserving Native Orchids By Tony Kiszonas, Director of Research The Ridges Sanctuary has tremendous plant diversity including native terrestrial orchids. Following the idea […]
Nature Notes: Evergreens & The Boreal Forest
Nature Notes: Evergreens & The Boreal Forest By Anna Foster, published May 25th, 2023 While Trillium, Yellow Lady’s Slippers, and Columbine are starting to unfurl in wooded lots along the […]