2025 Crane Symposium Join us for a weekend in celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! From our Kids Birding Hike to our Midwest Crane Count, there are endless ways to celebrate and learn about Wisconsin's Sandhill Cranes during The Ridges Crane Symposium. This year's Keynote Presentation will feature Anne Lacy, Director of Eastern Flyway Programs – North […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes - Spring in the Sanctuary 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! May is a magical […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes - Spring in the Sanctuary 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! May is a magical […]
May Early Bird Hikes Head out with The Ridges' Ornithologist to find migrating birds. In May, meet at Peninsula State Park's Weborg Point (by the restrooms); a daily/annual park pass is required. Bring binoculars; a limited quantity is available! Spring is an exciting time to be birding. Location: May: Weborg Point, Peninsula State Park. Take […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes - Spring in the Sanctuary 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! May is a magical […]
Woodcock Watch at The Ridges Sanctuary Enjoy a chance to experience firsthand what Aldo Leopold described as the “sky dance”. After a short indoor presentation to learn about woodcocks, head into the field to watch them engage in their ethereal courtship display. Suitable for ages 10 & up Accessibility Considerations: The hike portion of this […]
