Winter Sanctuary Guided Hikes Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Illustrating the Natural World Not only is illustration an art form, but it can also be an important scientific tool. Join retired Professor Daniel Meinhardt, Ph.D., and Curator for the […]
Natural Dye Workshop Join us for a Natural Dye Workshop with artist Rachel Davis! Indigo is a natural dye which comes from the leaves of indigo plants. The process of dyeing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crane Symposium Keynote Presentation - Cranes: A True Wetland Wonder *Virtual* Join us for our annual Crane Symposium Keynote Presentation at The Ridges! In this presentation we will introduce the two […]
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 […]
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 […]
