Parts of our Sanctuary will be open for deer hunting from Nov. 23–Dec. 1, with rustic trails on all properties closed during this time. Hunters and trappers must register with the Ridges. Note for visitors: Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open dawn to dusk. Blaze orange is mandatory.
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July 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States + Google Map

Stewardship of Maritime Heritage in the Great Lakes with John Wyrostek

Curious about shipwrecks in the Great Lakes? Join John Wyrostek, President of Friends of Point Beach, as he details the research on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the rich history and stories of the Shipwrecks of Rawley Point in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Look at and discuss shipwreck artifacts that have washed up and continue to be washed up on the shores of Point Beach from the last 160 years.

Free Event. Preregistration is requested due to limited space.

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The Ridges honors its history of accessible and impactful conservation education through Lake Lessons. These Thursday evening programs feature topics about the Great Lakes and surrounding habitats. Lake Lessons are free, and held from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Cook-Fuller Nature Center

Summer/ Fall Lake Lessons:

June 20th at 6:00pm: Sucker Migration with Dr. Karen Murchie

June 25th at 6:00pm: Wilderness, Water & Rust: A Journey toward Great Lakes Resilience – Author Talk with Jane Elder

July 18th at 6:00pm: Stewardship of Maritime Heritage in the Great Lakes with John Wyrostek

August 15th at 6:00pm: Path to Fisheries Research and Management with Hickey Bros Research