Fall Workday Do you love fall and spending time outdoors? Join us at The Ridges for our annual Fall Volunteer Workday! Our fall workday is open to volunteers of all abilities, ages, and skill sets. Activities include front garden maintenance, organization of storage space, and general cleanup and preparation for the winter season. The workday […]
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Tiny Trekkers | September (Tuesday) This program is for caregivers and children who are walking through 3 years old. Tiny Trekkers is designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Color Me Calm at The Ridges Enjoy a calming, relaxing, and stress-free coloring experience for grown-ups at The Ridges! During this class, Jane Tomich will share techniques, tips, and pointers to help you become a coloring expert. Learn how to blend, build layers of color, and how to mix colored pencil colors to achieve a […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Boreal Forest Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Tiny Trekkers | September (Friday) This program is for caregivers and children who are walking through 3 years old. Tiny Trekkers is designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Boreal Forest Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Natural Dyes: Marigold & Indigo Learn to layer colors using natural dyes! In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of building an indigo vat. Then learn the process of making a dye bath using marigold flowers! You will create shades of green on silk through overdyeing. All experiments will be done on silk […]
Night Hikes | October Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want […]
