Winter Sanctuary Guided Hikes Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. Snowshoes are available to […]
Winter Sanctuary Guided Hikes Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. Snowshoes are available to […]
Winter Sanctuary Guided Hikes Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. Snowshoes are available to […]
Tiny Trekkers | April (Tues) | Spring Chorus Tiny Trekkers classes are designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. This program is […]
Tiny Trekkers | April (Fri) | Spring Chorus Tiny Trekkers classes are designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation. This program is […]
Illustrating the Natural World Not only is illustration an art form, but it can also be an important scientific tool. Join retired Professor Daniel Meinhardt, Ph.D., and Curator for the Richter Museum of Natural History, for a workshop on scientific illustration. Learn the importance of scientific illustration, why and how it can be used today, […]
Natural Dye Workshop Join us for a Natural Dye Workshop with artist Rachel Davis! Indigo is a natural dye which comes from the leaves of indigo plants. The process of dyeing fabric using the indigo plant has been used in some cultures for over 5,000 years. In this workshop, Rachel will lead you through the dye process […]
Midwest Crane Count The International Crane Foundation sponsors the Annual Midwest Crane Count as a part of its mission to conserve the world’s 15 species of cranes and the natural communities on which they depend. Observations of Sandhill Cranes can lend insight into threatened crane species, including the endangered Whooping Crane. FREE event. Donations appreciated! […]
Crane Count Breakfast Social Crane Counters: Join us for a Breakfast Social at The Ridges Nature Center after an early morning counting cranes. Share sightings and connect with other Crane Count participants over coffee and treats. Please email Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org to RSVP. Fee: FREE event for Crane Count Participants. Donations appreciated!
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 Symposium Keynote Presentation - Cranes: A True Wetland Wonder *Virtual* Join us for our annual Crane Symposium Keynote Presentation at The Ridges! In this presentation we will introduce the two crane species found here in Wisconsin: the sandhill crane and the endangered whooping crane. The International Crane Foundation will discuss their life history, the threats they face, […]
