March 2024
Owl-O-Rama
Our annual Owl-O-Rama returns this year to The Ridges! Here’s your chance to learn all about these mysterious nighttime predators, including what species are found in Door County, their adaptations for hunting, and how we can protect them. Owl Prowl Presentation and Hike: -SOLD OUT- Friday, March 1st 6:00PM - 8:30PM Join a Ridges Naturalist at The Ridges Nature Center to learn about owl species that call Door County home. Then, head out on the trail to hear them calling…
Find out more »2024 Festival of Nature Registration Opens
Mark your calendars - Registration begins Monday, March 18th! Join us for the 22nd Annual Festival of Nature, May 23rd-26th! Festival program booklets will be available in early March. This year's festival theme is Community. From the beautiful tapestry of boreal and deciduous forests to diverse wetland habitats to the compassionate and resilient people who call the peninsula home, we are all a community. Explore the natural beauty of the peninsula with The Ridges and our partners in conservation! For more…
Find out more »April 2024
Community Tree Planting at Appel’s Bluff with The Big Plant
Calling all volunteers - Join us for a Community Planting at Appel's Bluff, hosted by The Ridges Sanctuary! We invite you to join us in the Climate Change Coalition of Door County's next phase of the Big Plant: free and public Community Plantings! At five sites over two weeks, they'll be planting together over 4,000 new native trees. At these sites, native Oaks, Birches, Cedars, American Plums, Tamaracks, Firs, Pines, and Spruces will be planted. All tree-planters will be able to…
Find out more »Marleah Grinnell Art Exhibit and Artist Reception
By Marleah Grinnell Marleah Grinnell, self-taught award-winning artist from Madison, Wisconsin will be displaying her spectacular new exhibition “Memories of Door County” in the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center this spring. This installation demonstrates Marleah’s deep emotional connection with nature, and connects you with the emotions, movement colors and textures she sees and conveys. Beginning her painting in 2019, Marleah shares her connection with art and nature as a form of therapy to improve her eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills,…
Find out more »Arbor Day Tree Giveaway!
Get your free trees! Stop by The Ridges Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center on Friday, April 26th, during our hours of operation, where we'll be giving trees away! Plant them at home or at your business: inspire as many people as possible to plant and grow as many trees as possible! The giveaway begins at 9:00 am and will run until supplies last. First come, first serve. Location: Cook-Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor.
Find out more »May 2024
Spring Workday
Spend time outdoors while supporting the Ridges! Our volunteer spring workday is open to volunteers of all abilities, ages, and skill sets. Typical tasks include cleaning up around the Nature Center, reorganizing storage space, preparing the front perennial gardens, and a variety of other tasks. The workday will begin Saturday, May 11th at 9:00AM and end with a lunch at 12PM. Meets at The Ridges Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center For more information on volunteer workday opportunities, contact Ridges Land Manager,…
Find out more »Barberry Pirates Workday
Come help with invasive species projects at The Ridges Tuesday, May 14th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM! Work will involve removing and bagging invasive plants. Wear appropriate footwear, pants, long sleeves, and gloves. Meets at The Ridges Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. For more information on volunteer workday opportunities, contact Ridges Land Manager, Sam Hoffman at sam@ridgessanctuary.org or call (920) 839-2802, ext. 108.
Find out more »Logan Creek Workday
Join staff and volunteers in helping with various projects at The Ridges’ Logan Creek preserve located on the shore of Clark Lake. Activities may include trail and boardwalk work, invasive species control, and general site maintenance. Come dressed appropriately for moderate hiking and for the potential of working in wet conditions. Thursday, May 16th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Meet at The Ridges’ Logan Creek preserve parking lot, located at 5724 Loritz Road in Jacksonport. For more information on volunteer workday opportunities,…
Find out more »Festival Art Exhibit and Artist Reception
A deep dive into the world of scientific illustration and the important role it plays in science. This exhibition features the works of three talented artists, Daniel Meinhardt, Jackie Rath, and Maggie Warren. Exhibit will be on display from Thursday, May 23rd - August 23rd 2024. Artist Reception, Thursday, May 23rd, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Head to doorcountyfestivalofnature.org to learn more about the artists!
Find out more »Festival Keynote Dinner
In addition to field trips, the Festival of Nature hosts a variety of social, immersive experiences. Head to doorcountyfestivalofnature.org to learn more about this years events. Location: About Thyme Farm, 8425 County F, Baileys Harbor Fee: $40 per person Limit: 185. Reserve your spot by May 10th, 2024! Click HERE to register Schedule Reception & Beverage Service: 4:30pm Dinner: 5:00pm. Enjoy a delectable family style dinner prepared by Thyme Catering, with dessert by Fika Bakery & Coffeehouse. Welcome and…
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