Night Hike on the Boardwalk!
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
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 want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night).

Fee: Public $15 | Member $12 | 16 & Under $7; Pre-registration is required.

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This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center (8166 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202)*. Ridges staff will provide all hikers with a red flashlight for the duration of the hike. Restrooms are not available on the hike.

These programs are offered Friday evenings in August starting at 8:00pm, September starting at 7:00pm, October starting at 6:00pm, and November starting at 5:00pm. Please be sure to check the date for which you are registering. You are always welcome to call if you’d like to register over the phone or learn more about these experiences.

Bat House Building Workshop
2024-10-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Ridges Workshop, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Bat House Building Workshop

Build your own bat house to hang on your property! The Bat House Building Workshop will start at 3:30pm at the Ridges Workshop. We’ll help you assemble your own bat house and give you instructions on hanging and maintenance so you can provide important shelter for native bat species!

The price for the Bat House Workshop is based off of the number of bat houses you would like to build. You will be prompted to enter the number of individuals building each box when registering.

To get to the Workshop, drive north on Highway 57 from The Ridges Nature Center for 1/2 a mile. Turn right onto County Rd Q and turn into the first driveway on the right. Once in the driveway, keep right to get to the Workshop and Cabins parking lot.

*This workshop will be in an indoor space with hammering and power tools.

Fee: Public $45 | Member $40. Pre-registration is required.

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Get to Know Wisconsin's Bats Presentation
2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Get to Know Wisconsin’s Bats Presentation

Curious about Wisconsin’s bats? Want to know more about White Nose Syndrome? Join us for the Wisconsin Bat Wingding on Friday, October 18th! Listen to a presentation about Wisconsin’s bat populations, followed by our Bat House Building Workshop!

The Wisconsin Bat Wingding Presentation will start at 2:00pm at the Cook- Albert Fuller Nature Center in Baileys Harbor. The presentation will last an hour and is open to adults and families with children of all ages.

Fee: $8 Public | $5 Member | 12 & Under Free. Pre-registration required.

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Fall Sanctuary Guided Hike
2024-10-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates | Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Fall 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 our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED | Public $10, Member $7, 16 & Under Free

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Tiny Trekkers | October (Fri)
2024-10-18 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Tiny Trekkers | October (Fri)

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, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation.

Schedule

Tiny Trekkers class meets weekly on either Tuesdays or Fridays from 10:00 am – 11:15 am. The class is broken up into monthly sessions, running from September – May. Each session of Tiny Trekkers is 3 or 4 classes, depending on the month and holidays.

Caregivers should sign up for EITHER the Tuesday or the Friday class each month!

Cost Per Class

Cost per caregiver and Tiny Trekker (walking – 3 years old) is $40 per 4-week session and $30 per 3-week session. You must register for the entire month session. Siblings 4 and older are welcome to join as long as they are not disruptive of the Trekkers class. If a sibling 4 years or older will be joining you, an additional $20 fee per session applies. Please register all additional children who are walking or older!

Trekker (walking through 3 years): $40 per session

Non-Trekker Sibling (not yet walking): Free

Non-Trekker Sibling (age 4 or older): $20 per session

Meeting Location

Class will meet at different locations on The Ridges properties each week, allowing trekkers and caregivers to explore new habitats. Every week, the teacher will email all families registered for the class with the meeting location. Please check your email regularly for updates from Ridges teachers!

The Tuesday October session of Tiny Trekkers exploresThis 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, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation.

Schedule

Tiny Trekkers class meets weekly on either Tuesdays or Fridays from 10:00 am – 11:15 am. The class is broken up into monthly sessions, running from September – May. Each session of Tiny Trekkers is 3 or 4 classes, depending on the month and holidays.

Caregivers should sign up for EITHER the Tuesday or the Friday class each month!

Cost Per Class

Cost per caregiver and Tiny Trekker (walking – 3 years old) is $40 per 4-week session and $30 per 3-week session. You must register for the entire month session. Siblings 4 and older are welcome to join as long as they are not disruptive of the Trekkers class. If a sibling 4 years or older will be joining you, an additional $20 fee per session applies. Please register all additional children who are walking or older!

Trekker (walking through 3 years): $40 per session

Non-Trekker Sibling (not yet walking): Free

Non-Trekker Sibling (age 4 or older): $20 per session

Meeting Location

Class will meet at different locations on The Ridges properties each week, allowing trekkers and caregivers to explore new habitats. Every week, the teacher will email all families registered for the class with the meeting location. Please check your email regularly for updates from Ridges teachers!

The Friday October session of Tiny Trekkers explores Fall Changes. This session is offered on Tuesdays from 10/10-10/31.

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Tiny Trekkers | October (Tues) | Fall Changes
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:15 | Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Tiny Trekkers | October (Tues) | Fall Changes

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 suitable for caregivers and children walking-3 years old. Programs are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-11:15AM. There is a new session each month consisting of 3 or 4 programs depending on holiday schedules.

Class will meet at different locations on The Ridges properties each week, allowing trekkers and caregivers to explore new habitats. Every week, the teacher will email all families registered for the class with the meeting location. Please check your email regularly for updates from Ridges teachers!

Cost per caregiver and child duo is $10 per class (must register for entire session). Siblings are welcome to join as long as they are not disruptive of the Trekkers class. If an additional child will be joining you, an additional $5 fee per class applies. Please register all additional children (siblings) over the age of 1!

The Tuesday October session of Tiny Trekkers focuses on Fall Changes. This session is offered on Tuesdays from 10/1-10-22.

Please contact Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org with any questions about the Tiny Trekkers program.

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Bat Chats Guided Night Hike
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202, United States
Bat Chats Guided Night Hike

Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor. Suitable for ages 14 & up.

When: Friday, October 11th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Fee: Public $15 | Member $12 | 16 & Under $7; Pre-registration is required.

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Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
