Monarch Madness Have you ever seen a butterfly chrysalis or found a monarch caterpillar munching on a milkweed plant? Join us for this year’s Monarch Madness event, where you can learn all about this important migratory butterfly species! This year, Monarch Madness will span a week in August to raise awareness of decreasing Monarch populations. […]
Roost Report: All About America's Bats Want to learn more about bats from the Americas? Come join University of Dubuque professor Dr. Gerald Zuercher as he offers an informative program about bats that will hopefully inspire you to think a little more fondly of them! Pre-registration requested. Suitable for ages 12 & up. Fee: Public […]
Gun Deer Hunting Season The Sanctuary was established to protect and preserve the unique flora of this area. White-tailed deer, with historically and unnaturally high population densities, are threatening the existence of rare plants, such as the showy lady’s slipper. In order to better manage The Ridges Sanctuary and to control the damage by white-tailed […]
Natural Christmas You deserve to spend a few hours this holiday season surrounded by the natural beauty of The Ridges Sanctuary at Natural Christmas! Stroll down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk and join us in our beautifully decorated Kaye Cabin, while sipping on warm cider, eating delicious cookies and listening to holiday music. This […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. Fee: $5 trail fee Accessibility Considerations: Nighttime program, dim lighting, no overhead lights, winter outdoor program, restrooms […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. Fee: $5 trail fee Accessibility Considerations: Nighttime program, dim lighting, no overhead lights, winter outdoor program, restrooms […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. Fee: $5 trail fee Accessibility Considerations: Nighttime program, dim lighting, no overhead lights, winter outdoor program, restrooms […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. Fee: $5 trail fee Accessibility Considerations: Nighttime program, dim lighting, no overhead lights, winter outdoor program, restrooms […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. Fee: $5 trail fee Accessibility Considerations: Nighttime program, dim lighting, no overhead lights, winter outdoor program, restrooms […]
Owl Prowl Join a Ridges Naturalist at The Ridges Nature Center to learn about owl species that call Door County home. Then, head down out on a local trail to hear them calling to one another! Meets at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, must have vehicle to drive to Prowl location. Fee: Public $15 | […]
Eastern Screech-Owl Nest Box Workshop Head over to The Ridges Workshop to build Eastern Screech-Owl nest boxes to take home and hang in your backyard. A Ridges staff member will provide you with all the materials you need to assemble your nest box. Please note: The nest box building portion of the workshop will include […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet & Greet Stop by The Ridges Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly experience with live birds of prey from Open Door Bird Sanctuary! This free event offers an opportunity to see owls up close and talk with ODBS staff who will be stationed throughout the Nature Center. Ask questions, learn […]
