Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

Each month’s guided hike follows a theme focusing on unique aspects of the Sanctuary:

September: Fall Flowers

Explore the last of the season’s blooms on this guided hike, featuring plants like goldenrod and aster.

This 90-minute guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages.

Fee: Public $10 | Members receive 20% discount | 16 & under free

Registration Required. Online registration for Sanctuary Guided Hikes closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the hike. Please call (920) 839-2802 with questions or to check last-minute availability.

Meet: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Accessibility Considerations: On boardwalk and rustic trails, T-Loop system available, daytime program, accessible parking available, restrooms available prior to program starting.

Distance: About 1.5 miles

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Evening Hikes | September
2026-09-18 18:00 - 19:30
Evening Hikes | September

Like our Night Hikes but earlier! Join us for an evening hike to learn all about dusk happenings at The Ridges and walk our trails during the golden hour. We will learn about the creatures that become active around sunset. This program is perfect for families and those who don’t want to stay out too late. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night.) Suitable for all ages.

This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Restrooms are not available on or prior to the hike.

Fee: Public $15 | Members receive 20% discount | 16 & under $7

Regitration Required.

Accessibility Considerations: Nature Center closed, bathrooms not available. Evening hike on boardwalk, rustic trails, and sandy beach with uneven surfaces. Flashlights provided.

Distance: Approximately 1 mile

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Get to Know The Ridges
2026-09-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-10-12 10:00 - 10:45
Get to Know The Ridges

Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk.

Fee: Included with $5 trail fee. Donations Appreciated!

Accessibility Considerations: This hike starts on the front lawn of the Nature Center (uneven/ unpaved surfaces), then continues down Hidden Brook Boardwalk, daytime program, restrooms available prior to hike, accessible parking available.

Distance: About 0.5 miles to the Upper Range Light

Bat Chats - Guided Night Hike
2026-09-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-25 19:00 - 20:30
Bat Chats – Guided Night Hike

Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor.

This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center (8166 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202).* Ridges staff will provide all hikers with a red flashlight for the duration of the hike. Restrooms are not available on the hike.

Pre-registration required. Suitable for ages 14 & up.

Accessibility Considerations: Nature Center closed, bathrooms not available. Evening hike on boardwalk, rustic trails, and sandy beach with uneven surfaces. Flashlights provided.

Distance: 1+ miles

Registration required.

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Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Boreal Forest
2026-10-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 and 2 more dates
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Boreal Forest

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

Each month’s guided hike follows a theme focusing on unique aspects of the Sanctuary:

October: Boreal Forest

October hikes will feature the forest itself! The Ridges has a distinct forest type from anywhere else on the peninsula – a boreal forest. Learn all about the boreal forest and why we protect it.

This 90-minute guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages.

Fee: Public $10 | Members receive 20% discount | 16 & under free

Registration Required. Online registration for Sanctuary Guided Hikes closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the hike. Please call (920) 839-2802 with questions or to check last-minute availability.

Meet: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Accessibility Considerations: On boardwalk and rustic trails, T-Loop system available, daytime program, accessible parking available, restrooms available prior to program starting.

Distance: About 1.5 miles

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