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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Appel’s Bluff Guided Hike Join a naturalist to explore this varied landscape featuring ledges, a hardwood forest, and open fields. We’ll meet at the Cook – Albert Fuller Nature Center and then caravan to the trailhead. Moderate to easy hike. Wednesdays June 19, July 17, August 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Meets at […]
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, […]
