Parts of our Sanctuary will be open for deer hunting from Nov. 23–Dec. 1, with rustic trails on all properties closed during this time. Hunters and trappers must register with the Ridges. Note for visitors: Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open dawn to dusk. Blaze orange is mandatory.

Curious about Wisconsin’s bats? Want to know more about White Nose Syndrome? Join us for the Wisconsin Bat Wingding on Friday, October 18th! Listen to a presentation about Wisconsin’s bat populations, followed by our Bat House Building Workshop!

The Wisconsin Bat Wingding Presentation will start at 2:00pm at the Cook- Albert Fuller Nature Center in Baileys Harbor. The presentation will last an hour and is open to adults and families with children of all ages.

The Bat House Building Workshop* will start at 3:30pm at the Workshop by the Ridges Cabins. The Bat House Building Workshop is suitable for adults and children ages 12 & Up.

The price for the Bat House Workshop is based off of the number of bat houses you would like to build. You will be prompted to enter the number of individuals building each box when registering.

To get to the Workshop, drive north on Highway 57 from The Ridges Nature Center for 1/2 a mile. Turn right onto County Rd Q and turn into the first driveway on the right. Once in the driveway, keep right to get to the Workshop and Cabins parking lot.

*This workshop will be in an indoor space with hammering and power tools.