Category: Flora
Nature Notes: Season of Change – How Nature Prepares for Winter
We all have a process and routine for how to go about the transition from fall to the winter season. Animals and plants also go through a process - it just looks a little different. Learn about seasonal preparations we see in some of the animals and plants that we find here at The Ridges, and maybe in your own backyard too!
Nature Notes: Learning from the Land
Learning through stewardship and storytelling, our summer interns explored nurse logs, plant connections, and the human stories that bring The Ridges to life.
Nature Notes: Do Not Go Gentle into That Climate Crisis
As our planet warms and ecosystems shift, we must not go gentle into this climate crisis. Species like the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly face mounting threats, while invasive species spread into disrupted habitats. The Boreal and Temperate Mesic Forest Survivability Project shows how science and action can push back. Reforestation, research, and resilience matter. Climate change demands urgency—not resignation. Even uncertain efforts are better than none. Doing nothing is surrender. But together, we can still make a difference.
Nature Notes: In Pursuit of Understanding— Collaborative Research at The Ridges Sanctuary
Collaborative research at The Ridges deepens our understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate—advancing science while protecting this unique natural sanctuary for future generations.
Nature Notes: The Power of Nature for Family Connection
Summer brings back memories of barefoot adventures, backyard games, and family time in nature. Discover how outdoor experiences can strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories.
Nature Notes: Research for Restoration: Protecting Native Plants at The Ridges Sanctuary
Discover how The Ridges Sanctuary is using science-based restoration to protect native orchids and the threatened dwarf lake iris from environmental change.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Nature Notes: Finding Sanctuary in the Swales
Nature Notes: Finding Sanctuary in the Swales By Amy Shook, Naturalist As you take a walk through The Ridges Sanctuary, you may notice areas that have no trees, even though […]