Tiny Trekkers | April (Fri) | Spring Chorus Tiny Trekkers classes are 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, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. This program is […]
Midwest Crane Count The International Crane Foundation sponsors the Annual Midwest Crane Count as a part of its mission to conserve the world’s 15 species of cranes and the natural communities on which they depend. Observations of Sandhill Cranes can lend insight into threatened crane species, including the endangered Whooping Crane. FREE event. Donations appreciated! […]
Crane Symposium Join us for a weekend in celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! Saturday, April 12 @ 5:30 am-7:30 am - Midwest Crane Count Saturday, April 12 @ 8 am-9 am - Crane Count Breakfast Social for Crane Count Participants Saturday, April 12 @ 10 am-11:45 am - Crane Nest Habitat Hike Saturday, April 12 @ […]
Crane Count Breakfast Social Crane Counters: Join us for a Breakfast Social at The Ridges Nature Center after an early morning counting cranes. Share sightings and connect with other Crane Count participants over coffee and treats. Please email Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org to RSVP. Fee: FREE event for Crane Count Participants. Donations appreciated!
Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
Crane Symposium Keynote Reception & Presentation Visit us at The Ridges for a reception to see artwork by photographer Len Villano highlighting Sandhill Cranes found in Wisconsin. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be available while you enjoy the exhibit. The Keynote Presentation will follow the reception. Anne Lacy, Director of Eastern Flyway Programs – […]
Chick Chats Story Hour Bring your budding birders and naturalists to a Chick Chats Story Hour! Join Ridges staff to read stories and learn about why sandhill cranes make the long journey north each spring, and how they do it. This program includes information about cranes and fun activities to excite kids about this special […]
Kids Birding 101 Hike Interested in birding as a family? Join us for a fun program where kids will learn the basics of bird watching, including how to identify some common birds found in Door County! We’ll begin at the Nature Center for a brief introduction before heading down the Hidden Brook Boardwalk to see […]
Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
Tiny Trekkers | April (Tues) | Spring Chorus Tiny Trekkers classes are 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, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. This program is […]
Tiny Trekkers | April (Fri) | Spring Chorus Tiny Trekkers classes are 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, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. This program is […]
