Week of Events
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
Get to Know The Ridges
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Barberry Pirates Workday
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July 7, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 7, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
Barberry Pirates Workday
Barberry Pirates Workday Join Ridges staff and other volunteers in helping to preserve our native biodiversity by assisting in invasive species removal projects in the Sanctuary! Work will involve digging, cutting, and bagging of invasive plants by hand. Please wear appropriate footwear, pants, long sleeves, and gloves. Tools provided. Suitable for ages 18 & up. […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of 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! Each month’s guided hike follows […]
Naturalist Chats
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 8, 2026 -Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of 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! Each month’s guided hike follows […]
Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike
Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door Peninsula at The Ridges Appel’s Bluff property! Learn about the geology, plants, and habitats of the surrounding landscape and current Ridges research efforts on the property. Suitable for all ages. […]
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Tiny Trekkers | July (Thurs.) | Teeny Tadpoles
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July 9, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 9, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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July 9, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
Tiny Trekkers | July (Thurs.) | Teeny Tadpoles
Tiny Trekkers | July (Thurs.) | Teeny Tadpoles Take your Tiny Trekker to The Ridges to explore nature. Create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world through active play in nature between caregivers and children. Join a Ridges educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. Come explore […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of 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! Each month’s guided hike follows […]
Naturalist Chats
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Naturalist Chats
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Free Fridays: The Incredible Journey of Water
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July 10, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 10, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 10, 2026 -Photography Through the Seasons – Chasing the Unexpected: Summer Wildlife Photography
Free Fridays: The Incredible Journey of Water
Free Fridays: The Incredible Journey of Water Free Fridays are back! Join us every Friday in June, July, and August for FREE admission to the Sanctuary. Enjoy family-friendly activities on the boardwalk and front lawn, exploring a different theme each week. This Week: Follow the journey of a single drop of water as it moves […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of 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! Each month’s guided hike follows […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of 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! Each month’s guided hike follows […]
Photography Through the Seasons – Chasing the Unexpected: Summer Wildlife Photography
Photography Through the Seasons – Chasing the Unexpected: Summer Wildlife Photography In the third of our seasonal nature photography workshops, we move into summer—where things get a little wilder. We’ll focus on environment, composition, light, and those small artistic choices that turn a moment into a photograph worth keeping. Wildlife will be our main subject, […]
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
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July 11, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
Get to Know The Ridges
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Naturalist Chats
Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed along Hidden Brook Boardwalk with a mobile learning station to help you explore and learn something new about the Sanctuary. Our mobile learning stations will […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026
No events on this day.