Category: Stewardship

Now that the snow is flying, so too are Snowy Owls. This highly mobile species breeds and winters further north than any other owl. Most people encounter them only when the birds have dispersed far south of their arctic breeding range. Indeed, the causes and patterns of their movements are not understood with certainty, though decades of banding, telemetry, and satellite tracking efforts, in conjunction with environmental data, are shedding new light.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of growth, connection, and inspiring moments at The Ridges. None of it would have been possible without the support of our incredible community. Before we share some highlights, we want to say thank you—for being part of our journey and making this year so memorable.

Learning through stewardship and storytelling, our summer interns explored nurse logs, plant connections, and the human stories that bring The Ridges to life.

Collaborative research at The Ridges deepens our understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, and climate—advancing science while protecting this unique natural sanctuary for future generations.

Discover how The Ridges Sanctuary is using science-based restoration to protect native orchids and the threatened dwarf lake iris from environmental change.

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 […]

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 […]