Daily Monarch Tagging Event Stop by the Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day we'll be doing demonstrations about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are ready to head out on their journey. The Ridges […]
Stewardship Workshop Series: Soil Health You are invited to take part in The Ridges Stewardship Workshop Series. These talks will focus on local environmental issues and what landowners can do to better steward their own property. Land Manager Sam Hoffman will lead discussions and demonstrate different techniques ranging from plant identification and invasive species control […]
Sanctuary Guided Hike 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! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]
Daily Monarch Tagging Event Stop by the Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day we'll be doing demonstrations about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are ready to head out on their journey. The Ridges […]
Milkweed Workshop Curious about the ecological benefits of gardening with native plants like milkweed? Join us for this workshop to learn about providing habitat and food for pollinators and other organisms and how to plant a native garden. Learn tips on seed dispersal and planting milkweed, the only plant that monarch butterflies lay eggs on, […]
Free Fridays The Ridges is excited to offer Free Fridays, our new program series in which admission to the Sanctuary is FREE on Fridays in July and August! In addition to free admission to the Sanctuary trails from dawn til dusk, each Free Friday will explore a different theme of the Sanctuary,. Activities and interactive […]
Monarch Story Hour Bring your budding entomologists to our Monarch Story Hour for young children and families at the Family Discovery Trail! Hear Ridges staff read a story about this magnificent species and learn about their life cycle and annual migration. At the end of the story, make a fun craft to take home before […]
Sanctuary Guided Hike 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! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]
Daily Monarch Tagging Event Stop by the Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day we'll be doing demonstrations about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are ready to head out on their journey. The Ridges […]
Night Hike on the Boardwalk! 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 […]
Sanctuary Guided Hike 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! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]
Sanctuary Guided Hike | CANCELLED 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! This two hour guided hike includes a […]
