Week of Events
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 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 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 14, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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 […]
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Tiny Trekkers | July (Thurs.) | Teeny Tadpoles
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July 16, 2026 -Logan Creek Stewardship Workdays
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July 16, 2026 -*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 16, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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July 16, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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July 16, 2026 -Lake Lessons: Range Lights & The Ridges
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 […]
Logan Creek Stewardship Workdays
Logan Creek Stewardship Workdays Join staff and volunteers to help with various projects at The Ridges' Logan Creek Preserve located on the shore of Clark Lake. Assist staff and other volunteers with activities like trail and boardwalk work, invasive species control, and general site maintenance. Come dressed appropriately for moderate hiking and the potential of […]
*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
*CANCELLED* 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 […]
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 […]
Lake Lessons: Range Lights & The Ridges
Lake Lessons: Range Lights & The Ridges Have you ever wondered what makes a range light different from a lighthouse? Or how these iconic buildings helped create and shape The Ridges Sanctuary as it is today? Join Ed Miller for a lively discussion about the iconic Range Lights that call The Ridges home. Since the […]
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -Free Fridays: Fly Dragons
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July 17, 2026 -*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
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July 17, 2026 -*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
Free Fridays: Fly Dragons
Free Fridays: Flying Dragons 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: Are dragonflies really one of the most accurate hunters in the animal kingdom? Learn the […]
*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
*CANCELLED* 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 […]
*CANCELLED* Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary
*CANCELLED* 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 […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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July 18, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
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July 18, 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 19, 2026
No events on this day.