Summer in The Sanctuary Join us for Summer in the Sanctuary! Explore the Ridges Nature Center and Hidden Brook Boardwalk with nature-themed stations during this family-friendly event. This program is part of a series of Wisconsin Land Trust Days events offered from July-September. For more information go to gatheringwaters.org. Fee: Adults $5 | 18 & […]
Photo by Len Villano
Logan Creek Workday Join staff and volunteers in helping with various projects at The Ridges' Logan Creek preserve located on the shore of Clark Lake. Activities may include trail and boardwalk work, invasive species control and general site maintenance. Come dressed appropriately for moderate hiking and for the potential of working in wet conditions. For […]
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 […]
Path to Fisheries Research and Management with Hickey Bros Research Join Hickey Bros on an exploration into operational expertise in fisheries assessment and data collection, as well as expanding research projects that Hickey Bros Research, LLC completed locally and across the inland Northwest. Hickey Bros Research, LLC has longstanding professional relationships with state, federal, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mushrooms of The Ridges with Charlotte Lukes Join Door County's mushroom expert as she leads you through the fungi of The Ridges Sanctuary. Charlotte will go over fungal biology and ecology, then take the group out on a hike through the Sanctuary to identify mushrooms. When: Friday, August 16th, 1:30pm - 3:30 pm Fee: Public […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
