Week of Events
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 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, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 11, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators 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 a theme […]
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, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators 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 a theme […]
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 13, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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August 13, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators 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 a theme […]
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, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -Free Fridays: Do Animals Eat Plastic?
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August 14, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 14, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 14, 2026 -Evening Hikes | August
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August 14, 2026 -Night Hikes | August
Free Fridays: Do Animals Eat Plastic?
Free Fridays: Do Animals Eat Plastic? 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: Have you ever wondered how plastic end up in our waterways or what […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators 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 a theme […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators 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 a theme […]
Evening Hikes | August
Evening Hikes | August Like our Night Hikes but earlier! Join us for an evening hike to learn all about dusk happenings at The Ridges and walk our trails during the golden hour. We will learn about the creatures that become active around sunset. This program is perfect for families and those who don't want to stay […]
Night Hikes | August
Night Hikes | August Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want […]
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
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August 15, 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, August 16, 2026
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