Category: Flora
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 […]
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 […]