Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August
Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor
Week of Events
Monday, August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
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August 17, 2026 -Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August
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August 17, 2026 -Tag Talks
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 […]
Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August
Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August Each month, join us to explore a different aspect of research at The Ridges Applied Research Ecologist Victoria Holderer and Director of Research Tony Kiszonas will take you on an educational hike at various locations in The Ridges property. Please check the meeting location for each […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -Barberry Pirates Workday
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August 18, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 18, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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August 18, 2026 -Tag Talks
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: 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 […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 19, 2026 -Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike
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August 19, 2026 -Tag Talks
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 […]
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. […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Logan Creek Stewardship Workdays
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August 20, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 20, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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August 20, 2026 -Tag Talks
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August 20, 2026 -Planting for Pollinators
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August 20, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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August 20, 2026 -Lake Lessons | From Vision to Reality: Restoring Eagle Bluff Light Station
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 […]
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 […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Planting for Pollinators
Planting for Pollinators Are you interested in restoring and improving the land surrounding your home? Do you desire a beautiful native environment that attracts birds, bees, and butterflies? Are you looking to conserve or restore your property and create a low maintenance, ecologically stable environment? Then this could be the program for you! Participants in […]
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 | From Vision to Reality: Restoring Eagle Bluff Light Station
Lake Lessons | From Vision to Reality: Restoring Eagle Bluff Light Station Join Chuck Baum, Eagle Bluff Light Station’s “Chief Engineer,” and Amy Frank, Executive Director of the Door County Historical Society, for an inside look at the restoration and reconstruction of this iconic site. From early planning and fundraising to the final details, this program […]
Friday, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Free Fridays: Fantastic Fungi
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August 21, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 21, 2026 -Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Ridges Pollinators
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August 21, 2026 -Tag Talks
Free Fridays: Fantastic Fungi
Free Fridays: Fantastic Fungi 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: Mushrooms! Late summer is the perfect time to learn about the wide variety of mushrooms […]
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 […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Get to Know The Ridges
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August 22, 2026 -Naturalist Chats
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August 22, 2026 -Tag Talks
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 […]
Tag Talks
Tag Talks Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about Monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day from 1:30 pm – 2 pm, we’ll be available to answer your questions about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are […]
Sunday, August 23, 2026
No events on this day.