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August 2018

Monarch Tagging Workshop

August 25, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Every fall as Monarchs travel thousands of miles to over winter, their migration can be tracked and studied by tagging them. Learn why tagging is important and how you can raise Monarchs at home. Help us tag and release our Monarch butterflies before they make their long journey south. Great for all ages! Fee: $5 Members • $8 Public • Free Under 18

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October 2018

Conservation Champions – Pollinators

October 12, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pollinators are integral to everyday life, especially bees! Join us for a presentation from Marge Trocki, Master Beekeeper, as she discusses her interactions with her honey bee pollinators. Fee: Free

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August 2021

Monarch Madness

August 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE

JOIN US FOR A MONARCH FILLED DAY! Throughout the summer, staff at The Ridges rear Monarchs, from tiny caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Against all odds, these butterflies will migrate all the way down to the mountains of Mexico in the winter. We help Monarchs survive by providing protected habitat in which they can breed, grow, and find food sources. Join us on Saturday, August 28th to learn more about monarchs and how we can help them! Screening: Flight of…

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June 2023

Lake Lesson: Insects Bug Me with Charlotte Lukes

June 15, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States
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Explore the world of insects with Naturalist Charlotte Lukes. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the most diverse group of organisms in the world? Charlotte will go over the biology and ecology of the class Insecta in this un-bee-lievable presentation. This is a free event. However, there is limited seating. Please register to reserve your seat. Click here to register

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August 2023

Lake Lesson: Vision and the Color of Life with Dan Meinhardt

August 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

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 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Cook-Fuller Nature Center. Lake Lessons are free! Preregistration is requested due to limited space. To register, click here. Summer/ Fall Lake Lessons: August 3rd at 6:00pm: Color and Vision in Nature with Professor Dan Meinhardt August 24th at 6:00pm: Wisconsin's Piping Plovers with Biologist Jade…

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Sanctuary Story Hour

August 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

Bring your budding naturalists to our Sanctuary Story Hour! Each week you will hear a Ridges staff member read a nature-themed story at a new location in the Sanctuary. At the end of the story, make a fun nature craft to take home.

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Sanctuary Story Hour

August 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

Bring your budding naturalists to our Sanctuary Story Hour! Each week you will hear a Ridges staff member read a nature-themed story at a new location in the Sanctuary. At the end of the story, make a fun nature craft to take home.

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Natural Landscape Photography 101 with Andrew Pirrung

August 10, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

Learn the basics of natural landscape photography in the first workshop of the two-part workshop series with Door County photographer Andrew Pirrung. Whether you're a beginner to photography, or you want to brush up on your landscape photography skills, Andrew will guide you through the basics of the art form, giving you tips and tricks to get the perfect shots. This workshop will include a classroom presentation and field component so you can practice the skills you learn in real…

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Enhancing Natural Landscape Photography with Andrew Pirrung

August 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

Learn some advanced skills of natural landscape photography in the second workshop of the two-part workshop series with Door County photographer Andrew Pirrung. Andrew will share what he's learned as a professional photographer, including choosing locations and his editing process. This class is perfect for individuals who attend the Nature Landscape Photography 101 workshop or who are already familiar with photography and want to improve their landscape photography skills. Participants will need to bring a camera for this class. Any…

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Sanctuary Story Hour

August 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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One event on August 9, 2023 at 10:00 am

One event on August 19, 2023 at 10:00 am

One event on August 26, 2023 at 10:00 am

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 United States

Bring your budding naturalists to our Sanctuary Story Hour! Each week you will hear a Ridges staff member read a nature-themed story at a new location in the Sanctuary. At the end of the story, make a fun nature craft to take home.

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