BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Ridges Sanctuary - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Ridges Sanctuary REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20251002T142703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T142704Z UID:10003659-1759417200-1759428000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Swales & Ales DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: Swales & Ales\n\n\n\nExplore the Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the ridges and discussing nature-inspired brews\, we will head over to Sway Brewing + Blending to learn about the beer making process. Program fee includes Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. \n\n\n\nPre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to participate.  \n\n\n\nFee: Public $35 | Member $30 \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking on boardwalk and rustic trails\, uneven surfaces\, tastings while on the hike. Walk to Sway Brewing + Blending after hike\, standing on concrete during brewery tour. Restrooms available prior to hike and at Brewery. Accessible parking available.    \n\n\n\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles  \n\n\n\nPlease note: this program has been cancelled. However\, there’s still an opportunity to join us on October 16 for the spooky edition of Swales & Ales: Boos & Brews! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Boos & Brews on Thursday\, October 16 URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/swales-ales-3/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Featured,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sway-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T155835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155836Z UID:10003783-1759399200-1759410000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Appels Bluff DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Appels Bluff\n\n\n\nJoin us at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center parking lot at 10:00 am for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. Please arrive punctually\, since we will be carpooling to Appels Bluff for this planting. This plot requires a 2-mile hike out and back. We will provide planting tools however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack. The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: Cook-Albert Fuller Center\, 8166 Highway 57\, Baileys Harbor\, Wisconsin 54202 \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking 2+ miles distances on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available at planting site\, restrooms available prior to planting at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. \n\n\n\nDistance: 2+ miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-appels-bluff-2/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250427_180208000_iOS-Copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T155604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155643Z UID:10003782-1759226400-1759233600@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Appels Bluff DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Appels Bluff\n\n\n\nJoin us at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center parking lot at 10:00 am for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. Please arrive punctually\, since we will be carpooling to Appels Bluff for this planting. This plot requires a 2-mile hike out and back. We will provide planting tools however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack. The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: Cook-Albert Fuller Center\, 8166 Highway 57\, Baileys Harbor\, Wisconsin 54202 \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking 2+ miles distances on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available at planting site\, restrooms available prior to planting at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. \n\n\n\nDistance: 2+ miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-appels-bluff/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Climate-change-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T154824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154825Z UID:10003781-1758967200-1758974400@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Family Discovery Trail DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Family Discovery Trail\n\n\n\nJoin us at our Family Discovery Trail parking lot at 10:00 am – noon for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. We will be working within Plot 2\, about a 1-mile hike out and back\, located within the meadow along the red trail. We will provide planting tools however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack. The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: 8297 WI-57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI 54202  \n\n\n\nDirections: Head north on Hwy 57 for about .5 miles\, past the Range Light. On your left\, after the turn off for Highway Q\, you will see a gravel parking lot. Turn left into parking lot at 8297 WI-57.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking about 1 mile on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available\, port-a-potty on site. \n\n\n\nDistance: ~1.0 miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-family-discovery-trail/ LOCATION:Family Discovery Trail\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0446-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org GEO:45.07;-87.125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T154353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T154354Z UID:10003780-1758535200-1758546000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 4 DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 4\n\n\n\nJoin us at Logan Creek parking lot at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. We will be working within Plot 4\, about a .5 mile hike out and back\, located along the Lower Trail. This plot is forested and has downed logs and some uneven terrain. We will provide planting tools however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack. The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: 5724 Loritz Rd\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI 54235  \n\n\n\nDirections: Head south on Hwy 57 for 9 miles through Jacksonport. Turn east (left) on Loritz Rd. and travel 0.1 miles to parking lot on the left at 5724 Loritz Rd.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking about 0.5 miles distances on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available. \n\n\n\nDistance: ~0.5 miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-logan-creek-plot-4/ LOCATION:Logan Creek\, 5724 Loritz Road\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BCS-Landing-Page.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250905T223655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T223656Z UID:10003777-1758358800-1758369600@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Fall Workday DESCRIPTION:Fall Workday\n\n\n\nLove fall and spending time outdoors? Join The Ridges for our Fall Volunteer Workday! Our Fall Workday is open to volunteers of all abilities\, ages and skill sets. Activities include garden maintenance\, storage organization\, and general cleanup and preparation for the winter season. The workday will begin at 9:00 am and end with a lunch at noon. \n\n\n\nContact Ridges Land Manager Sam Hoffman at sam@ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 ext. 108 for more information or to participate. URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/fall-workday-2/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5499-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T153841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T153842Z UID:10003779-1758276000-1758286800@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 3 DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 3\n\n\n\nJoin us at Logan Creek parking lot at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. We will be working within Plot 3\, located within the meadow\, visible from the parking lot. We will provide planting tools however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack. The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: 5724 Loritz Rd\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI 54235  \n\n\n\nDirections: Head south on Hwy 57 for 9 miles through Jacksonport. Turn east (left) on Loritz Rd. and travel 0.1 miles to parking lot on the left at 5724 Loritz Rd.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Walking short distances on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available. \n\n\n\nDistance: <0.5 miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-logan-creek-plot-3/ LOCATION:Logan Creek\, 5724 Loritz Road\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Climate-change-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250916T153402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T153404Z UID:10003778-1758189600-1758196800@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 5 DESCRIPTION:Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 5\n\n\n\nJoin us at Logan Creek parking lot at 10:00 am – noon for the Boreal Climate Survivability Tree Planting project\, a collaboration between the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. We will be working within Plot 5\, located along the Lower Trail\, about a 1-mile hike out and back. This plot is forested and has downed logs and some uneven terrain. We will provide planting tools; however\, come prepared to get dirty! We recommend bringing your own gloves\, sun protection\, water and a snack.  The Boreal Climate Survivability project is part of a long-term study to track forest changes over time. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Victoria Holderer (victoria@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 x113) with any questions or to participate!  \n\n\n\nAddress: 5724 Loritz Rd\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI 54235  \n\n\n\nDirections: Head south on Hwy 57 for 9 miles through Jacksonport. Turn east (left) on Loritz Rd. and travel 0.1 miles to parking lot on the left at 5724 Loritz Rd.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking 1+ miles on uneven surfaces\, daytime program\, manual labor\, moving trees\, planting trees\, digging holes\, outdoor program\, no restrooms available. \n\n\n\nDistance: 1+ miles URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/planting-day-at-logan-creek-plot-5/ LOCATION:Logan Creek\, 5724 Loritz Road\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250427_180208000_iOS-Copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20240621T141047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T212122Z UID:10003658-1757602800-1757613600@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Swales & Ales DESCRIPTION:Swales & Ales\n\n\n\nExplore the Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the ridges and discussing nature-inspired brews\, we will head over to Sway Brewing + Blending to learn about the beer making process. Program fee includes Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. \n\n\n\nPre-registration required. Must be 21 years or older to participate.  \n\n\n\nFee: Public $35 | Member $30 \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Hiking on boardwalk and rustic trails\, uneven surfaces\, tastings while on the hike. Walk to Sway Brewing + Blending after hike\, standing on concrete during brewery tour. Restrooms available prior to hike and at Brewery. Accessible parking available.    \n\n\n\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles  \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/swales-ales-2/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Featured,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sway-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T235959 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20240806T190917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T202328Z UID:10000987-1756080000-1756511999@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Monarch Madness DESCRIPTION:Monarch Madness\n\n\n\nHave 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. We’ll discuss the threats Monarchs raise and how we can help support the populations we have in Wisconsin! URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/monarch-madness/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monarch_AnnaFoster-e1722971327613.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250515T202846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163446Z UID:10003556-1754150400-1754164800@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:88th Annual Meeting of The Ridges Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:88th Annual Meeting of The Ridges Sanctuary\n\n\n\nYou are invited to The Ridges Sanctuary Annual Meeting!  Followed by a family style dinner and social! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to a special evening to celebrate the impact we’ve made together over the past year and to look ahead to the exciting road ahead. \n\n\n\nThis event offers an opportunity to hear important updates from our leadership and staff on our work in preservation\, education\, and research. It’s also a chance to reconnect with fellow members\, share stories\, and welcome the incoming board members who will help shape our future. \n\n\n\nRegistration for the Annual Meeting is now closed. Please call (920)-839-2802 with questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Board of Directors Nominees\n\n\n\nDeneen Wiske – Nominated for First Term \n\n\n\nDeneen Wiske is the founder and executive director of The Kairos Project\, Inc\, a nonprofit that creates nature-based programs connecting people with nature and one another. Before Kairos\, she was the executive director of Auricle Productions\, a nonprofit environmental journalism organization based in Montana. Her 25+-year career in the nonprofit sector spans strategic planning\, governance\, operations\, communications\, fundraising\, program development\, and team building.  \n\n\n\nShe holds a BS in biology and chemistry from Old Dominion University and a graduate certificate from the College of William & Mary. She was a research biologist at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science before shifting her focus to the nonprofit sector. Deneen also serves on the boards of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and the Door County Land Trust. She and her family live full-time in Baileys Harbor. \n\n\n\nDeb Fitzgerald – Nominated for Second Term \n\n\n\nOriginally from Massachusetts\, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from DePaul University in Chicago and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Vermont College.   She moved to Door County permanently in 1999\, working as a freelance writer for both local and large-city newspapers and eventually took a permanent position as a reporter with the Door County Advocate.  During her tenure there\, she earned a hands-on Fellowship at the Institute of Journalism and Natural Resources to study Great Lakes environmental issues which allowed her to successfully engage in environmental reporting.   She took a managing editor position with a Minnesota newspaper before being tapped for the editor position at the Peninsula Pulse in 2020. \n\n\n\nShe considers it an honor and privilege to serve The Ridges and its staff members as a steward and board member\, helping to oversee the protection and management of such a beautiful\, vulnerable and rare natural resource. \n\n\n\nChuck Germain – Nominated for Second Term \n\n\n\nChuck earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He began his career in public accounting\, spending seven years at KPMG before moving on to Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation.  He held a number of senior level finance positions at Rockwell Automation with a significant portion of his time spent in international finance roles.  After twenty-eight years at Rockwell Automation\, he took a position as Corporate Financial Officer for a mid-market\, private equity owned hydraulics manufacturing company in Milwaukee.  After seven years as CFO he elected to retire when the company moved its corporate headquarters to Traverse City. \n\n\n\nSince his retirement in 2016 I have spent the majority of my time in Door County\, where we have owned for 25 years.  He is currently the chair of the finance committee at Stella Maris.  Since his retirement he has been a member of the Wednesday Crew at The Ridges.  I have always been involved in “silent sports” and volunteer at a number of the events that are held in Door County. \n\n\n\nSher Rockway – Nominated for Second Term \n\n\n\nWith a biology major and general science minor from Illinois State University\, she began her teaching career in 1971.  Additionally in 1986\, she became the K-12 Science Coordinator for Indian Prairie #204 in Naperville/Aurora\, IL.  In that role\, she provided leadership to the district K-12 teachers in designing\, implementing\, and assessing science curriculum to align with state and national science standards. She earned a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Iowa.  From 2002 to retiring in 2004\, she taught in the high school classroom full-time. \n\n\n\nShe and her husband\, Todd\, have been full time residents of Door County since 2017 and Ridges members since 2009.  They had been coming to Door County since 2001 and often hiked or snow- shoed in the Ridges.  She serves on the Development Committee and volunteers with Orchid Research and the Wednesday Crew.  She has participated in the Festivals of Nature and frequently uses the trails at the Nature Center as well as Logan’s Creek. \n\n\n\nShe wishes to contribute to The Ridges Sanctuary vision and mission\, especially in the area of education\, while also supporting additional opportunities for research and advocating for partnering with other environmental and educational organizations. \n\n\n\nBill Wolff – Nominated for Second Term \n\n\n\nBill is a former high school teacher from the northern suburbs of Chicago.  After retirement he and his wife\, Kathy\, moved to Door County in 2005. He has been associated with The Ridges since that time.  His first opportunity was as a member of the Wednesday crew on which he still participates.  He has also volunteered as a hike leader which he continues to do and as a front desk volunteer.  He served as a Board member from 2013 to 2018\, completed an appointed term from 2021-2022\, replacing a former Board member.  As a Board member he has served as Chair of the Governance Committee and is presently a member of that committee. \n\n\n\nBill feels that The Ridges is at a point in their history when the future looks very bright and the potential for growth and service is at its highest.  He hopes that his history will provide a link to the many efforts that have gone on before to get us to this point.  His promise is to work hard to help The Ridges Sanctuary continue on its path and represent our membership in a way that will always be viewed with a positive attitude. \n\n\n\nCan’t make the meeting but still want to cast your vote for the 2025 Board of Directors Election – CLICK HERE to cast your vote today! The election closes on August 2nd\, 2025. \n\n\n\nTo review the minutes from the 2024 Annual Meeting Click Here URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/88th-annual-meeting-of-the-ridges-sanctuary/ LOCATION:About Thyme Farm\, 8425 County Road F\, Baileys Harbor\, Wisconsin\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Annual-Meeting-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250527T170131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T170133Z UID:10003619-1749477600-1749483000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Hike at The Rushes DESCRIPTION:Hike at The Rushes\n\n\n\nExperience an interpretive nature hike within The Rushes 100 acre wilderness preserve led by a Wisconsin Master Naturalist. Discover how the wilderness preserve was established\, learn about the many features of the preserve and how the Rushes Wilderness Foundation volunteers maintain over 5 miles of its trails. Dress for the weather and bring a sense of adventure! \n\n\n\nPre-registration required. Suitable for ages 12 & up.  \n\n\n\nFee: FREE program. Donations appreciated! \n\n\n\nAccessibility Considerations: Daytime program\, hiking on uneven surfaces\, restrooms not available during hike. \n\n\n\nDistance: 1+ miles \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/hike-at-the-rushes/ LOCATION:The Rushes Recreation Center\, 3014 Rushes Rd.\, Baileys Harbor\, Wisconsin\, 54202 CATEGORIES:Adult,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rushes-Trails-002-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250417T144603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T144605Z UID:10003555-1745596800-1745611200@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:The Big Plant Concert DESCRIPTION:The Big Plant Concert\n\n\n\n4 pm: Activities for Family’s and Children6 pm: Free Concert \n\n\n\nJoin Climate Change Coalition of Door County for The Big Plant concert on April 25 at the Door Community Auditorium—a celebration of trees\, tree planting\, and community action!This special event features live music curated by the renowned Colin & Friends creating the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration and connection. As part of the event\, we’ll also be hosting a community art project\, allowing attendees to contribute to a lasting tribute to our local green spaces.Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy great music\, support environmental efforts\, and make a tangible impact on our community’s tree-planting initiatives. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will also be there to discuss local green spaces\, including Ridges Executive Director Katie Krouse. \n\n\n\nProgram is FREE. URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/the-big-plant-concert/ LOCATION:Door Community Auditorium\, 3926 WI-42\, Fish Creek\, Wisconsin\, 54212\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Big-Plant-Concert-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250102T214303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215626Z UID:10003471-1745060400-1745064000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Earth Week: 2nd Annual Forest School Artist Reception DESCRIPTION:Earth Week: 2nd Annual Forest School Artist Reception\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day with students who attend The Ridges Forest School for the Second Annual Earth Day Art Show! Various pieces created by the students will be on display in the nature center throughout Earth Week.  URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/earth-week-2nd-annual-forest-school-artist-reception/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,General,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Earth-Day-Art-Show-e1735854978852.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20241220T195252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T195253Z UID:10003470-1745051400-1745060400@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Earth Week: Ridges Roadside Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Earth Week: Ridges Roadside Clean Up\n\n\n\nHelp us celebrate Earth Week at The Ridges by participating in a roadside clean up around The Ridges and down Ridges Road! We want to help keep our surroundings clean and beautiful while making sure we dispose of garbage collected appropriately. Perfect for individuals\, families\, or groups looking for volunteer hours.   \n\n\n\nWhile this is a free volunteer event\, we do need an accurate count of the number of people joining us. Please register in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/earth-week-ridges-roadside-clean-up/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/invasive-species-volunteers-e1722458620535-cropped-e1722971916132.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20250403T213834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T214337Z UID:10003554-1744050600-1744054200@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Trails\, Parks\, and Waterways: How Knowles-Nelson Protects What Makes Door County Special DESCRIPTION:Trails\, Parks\, and Waterways: How Knowles-Nelson Protects What Makes Door County Special \n\n\n\nJoin us at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay to learn how Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has shaped Door County’s landscape through waterfront parks\, scenic trails\, and the protection of unique and sensitive habitats. Six speakers will share how this program has supported local organizations and preserved the spaces that define our community. \n\n\n\nFeaturing speakers from: Door County Land Trust\, Crossroads at Big Creek\, Door County Parks\, The Nature Conservancy\, The Ridges Sanctuary and other local conservation partners. \n\n\n\nPerfect for outdoor enthusiasts\, conservation supporters\, community members\, and anyone who values Door County’s natural spaces. URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/trails-parks-and-waterways/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, Wisconsin\, 54235 CATEGORIES:Adult,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Boardwalk-photo-by-Andrew-Pirrung-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20241227T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T181735Z UID:10001121-1735578000-1735585200@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Luminaries DESCRIPTION:Luminaries\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. \n\n\n\nFee: $5 trail fee URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/luminaries-3/2024-12-30/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20241227T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T181735Z UID:10001120-1735491600-1735498800@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Luminaries DESCRIPTION:Luminaries\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. \n\n\n\nFee: $5 trail fee URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/luminaries-3/2024-12-29/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20241227T181733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T181735Z UID:10001119-1735405200-1735412400@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Luminaries DESCRIPTION:Luminaries\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. \n\n\n\nFee: $5 trail fee URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/luminaries-3/2024-12-28/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20241227T181313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T181843Z UID:10002028-1735318800-1735326000@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Luminaries DESCRIPTION:12/27 CANCELLED due to rain – Luminaries\n\n\n\nCANCELLED DUE TO RAIN \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWeather permitting\, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. \n\n\n\nFee: $5 trail fee URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/luminaries/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Family Friendly,General,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridges Sanctuary":MAILTO:info@ridgessanctuary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20240621T140457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T140459Z UID:10000138-1727362800-1727373600@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:Swales & Ales DESCRIPTION:Swales & Ales\n\n\n\nExplore the Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the ridges and discussing some nature inspired brews\, we will head over to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer making process. Program fee includes Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. In Partnership with Sway Brewing + Blending – Must be 21 years or older to participate.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 26th\, 3:00pm – 6:00pm \n\n\n\nFee: Public $35 | Member $30; Pre-registration required. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Meets at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/swales-ales/ LOCATION:Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center\, 8166 State Hwy 57\, Baileys Harbor\, WI\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,Hikes,Programs,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sway-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T153700 CREATED:20240702T220824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T231006Z UID:10000145-1722700800-1722715200@ridgessanctuary.org SUMMARY:87th Annual Meeting of The Ridges Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:87th Annual Meeting of The Ridges Sanctuary\n\n\n\nYou are invited to The Ridges Sanctuary Annual Meeting!  Followed by a Ridges style cookout catered by Chives! \n\n\n\nClick Here to register \n\n\n\nTo review the minutes from the 2023 Annual Meeting Click Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Board of Director Nominees\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Hefty\n\n\n\nMichelle Hefty grew up in Mt. Horab\, WI and always enjoyed being outdoors\, whether at her grandparent’s farms or at the family cottage outside of Hayward\, WI. Although most folks expected Michelle to go into music\, the woods and water were calling her in life. She attended college at UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison where she graduated with a BS in Resource Management\, specializing in Outdoor Area Management. After graduation Michelle was hired as a crew leader for the Wisconsin Conservation Corp\, where she worked out of Ellsworth\, WI. In 1988 she landed her dream job as a State Park Manager for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. She was permanently stationed at Newport State Park in late 1989 and also took over day-to-day management and operations of Rock Island State Park in 2016. Michelle was instrumental in getting Newport State Park designated as the first internationally recognized dark sky park in Wisconsin and only the second in the Midwest. Michelle has a great appreciation and dedication to educating individuals of all ages about our natural resources and their importance to future generations. \n\n\n\nJone Kiefer\n\n\n\nJone Kiefer has a Master of Arts degree in Education from National Louis University in Chicago\, an Elementary Teacher Certification from Edgewood College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from UW-Green Bay. Jone retired with more than 25 years of experience as an educator in the Madison Metropolitan School District. She also worked as a Education Supervisor for the UW-Madison Professional Development School. She is drawn to The Ridges because it values environmental sustainability and seeks to enhance the well-being and knowledge of people who interact with nature. Jone was appointed to the Board in August of 2022 as a replacement for a board member resignation. Jone is nominated for her 1st year of a 3 year term. She is also serving as the Education Committee Chair. \n\n\n\nBill Lee\n\n\n\nAn early adopter of an ecological mindset and developer of new methods for strategy and rapid new product development with end users and customers\, Bill Lee has assisted companies with business strategy development\, innovation\, and market offer development through a wide sustainability lens for over three decades. He has been awarded numerous US patents and international awards for his client work ranging from consumer packaging to high-tech electronic diagnostic equipment. His consulting clients have included entrepreneurs to small and middle market organizations to large corporations including Amazon\, Coca-Cola\, Hewlett Packard\, Johnson Wax\, McDonald’s\, Motorola\, Porsche and Steelcase. In 2007\, Bill founded UICO\, LLC\, a leading developer and manufacturer of demanding environment capacitive touch screen solutions. He has served on boards for companies ranging in revenue from $25M to $200M and is the founder and principal of Brand Design\, LLC\, a consulting company dedicated to assisting forward thinking enterprises with strategy development\, business challenges and innovation opportunities. \n\n\n\nMr. Lee has created and led online classes for Marlborough College\, England\, and taught in the United States at The University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign\, Lehigh University\, and The Savannah College of Art and Design where he also served as Chair of the Design Management department for five years. For the last 3 years he has taught for Northwestern University’s online Executive Education program. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Management & Marketing in the School of Business & Economics at Carthage College\, Kenosha\, WI. Bill studied engineering at Syracuse University\, and earned a BFA in Industrial Design from The University of Michigan and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. \n\n\n\n\n\nRick Johnson\n\n\n\nRick Johnson is a nationally recognized senior executive who has specialized in organizational and workforce health strategies. For over 30 years he worked with boards and senior leaders to create programs which improve organizational and individual “health”. His clients included Fortune 500 companies\, public and private companies\, health systems and not-for-profits. After a short stint in the NFL\, Rick was Managing Director and Global Healthcare Practice Leader for Mercer Consulting Firm where he managed a $400M consulting practice. Rick’s focus now is helping environmentally impactful conservation organizations as a board member or advisor. This includes strategic planning\, stakeholder(s) engagement strategies\, developing Board Policies & Procedures Manuals\, integrative performance review processes\, facilitating collaboration/partnership opportunities with current and new organizations and focusing on major donors. Rick has a BA from Pacific Lutheran University and has done graduate work in biochemistry and nutrition. He is enrolled in the University of Chicago Graham School of Professional Studies. He has written four books on human resources and health-related initiatives. \n\n\n\nLaura Landergott\n\n\n\nLaura Landergott has a Master of Business Administration degree from Alverno College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Laura has held marketing leadership roles with Northwestern Mutual\, a Fortune 90 financial services company\, and several privately held printing and communication firms in the Milwaukee area. In 2019\, she launched Whole Growth Partners\, a concierge marketing agency with a niche serving elite wealth management and financial planning firms around the country. She and her team of eight provide corporate branding\, custom collateral\, website development\, signature client event and community sponsorship management. Laura’s expertise is in business leadership\, marketing strategy and business development. Laura also serves on the board of Elmbrook Humane Society in Brookfield\, WI. She lives in Baileys Harbor and Port St. Lucie\, FL. \n\n\n\nGrace Rossman\n\n\n\nGrace Rossman was born and raised in Door County\, Grace’s parents were the editors and owners of the Door Reminder\, a shopper newspaper. She\, with her twin brother Gerry\, explored every beach and woods in and near Ellison Bay as kids. Grace studied journalism at Drake University in Des Moines where she met her husband and created three restaurants\, a bakery\, and catering service. The Rossman’s have lived next to the Mud Lake Wildlife Refuge near Baileys Harbor for decades. Her three daughters are Gibraltar graduates. Grace was a Certified Financial Planner for 29 years\, representing Thrivent Financial in Sturgeon Bay. She has\, or is currently\, serving on a number of boards\, including the United Way\, Sunshine House\, Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran\, the Sturgeon Bay Noon Rotary\, the Door Community Auditorium and the Door County Community Foundation. She cares very deeply about creating a strong community in which everyone can thrive and looks forward to serving the Ridges. Grace was appointed to the board in 2020 to complete the term of a resigning director. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the Annual Meeting? You can still cast your vote for the 2024 Board of Directors by clicking this link. URL:https://ridgessanctuary.org/event/87th-annual-meeting-of-the-ridges-sanctuary/ LOCATION:About Thyme Farm\, 8425 County Road F\, Baileys Harbor\, Wisconsin\, 54202\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ridgessanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/annual-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR