Parts of our Sanctuary will be open for gun deer hunting from Nov. 23-Dec. 1. Trails are closed during this period. Hunters and trappers must register with The Ridges before hunting.

Category: Flora

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 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 By Anna Foster, published May 25th, 2023 While Trillium, Yellow Lady’s Slippers, and Columbine are starting to unfurl in wooded lots along the […]