Luminaries 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. Weather permitting, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. Fee: $5 trail fee
Luminaries 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. Weather permitting, please check back for conditions and cancellations due to weather. Fee: $5 trail fee
Trails, Parks, and Waterways: How Knowles-Nelson Protects What Makes Door County Special Join 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 […]
Earth Week: Ridges Roadside Clean Up Help 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 […]
Earth Week: 2nd Annual Forest School Artist Reception Celebrate 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.
The Big Plant Concert 4 pm: Activities for Family’s and Children6 pm: Free Concert Join 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 […]
Hike at The Rushes Experience 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 […]
88th Annual Meeting of The Ridges Sanctuary You are invited to The Ridges Sanctuary Annual Meeting! Followed by a family style dinner and social! You'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. This event offers an opportunity […]
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. […]
Swales & Ales Explore 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 […]
Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 5 Join 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 […]
Planting Day at Logan Creek Plot 3 Join 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 […]
