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Favorite Ridges moment:

The smell of the woods after it rains (petrichor).

Favorite Ridges moment:

Approaching a brave, unmoving squirrel who was perched on the boardwalk’s Nature Center sign.

Favorite Ridges moment:

A foggy morning with mist rising off the swales or the beach.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Watching a pileated woodpecker hang out just a few feet from the trail!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing Winter Wren for the first time and realizing THIS is why I came to Door County!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing the marsh marigolds in full bloom!

Favorite Ridges moment:

The view down the boardwalk to the Lower Range Light after a fresh snow!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing the Grass of Parnassus flower at night in August and September.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Northern Pike in the swales in the springtime.

Favorite Ridges moment:

The first moment of spring when the toad chorus sings through the swales.

Favorite Ridges moment:

The carniverous plants of the Sanctuary (Northern Purple Pitcher & Sundew).

Favorite Ridges moment:

Getting outside with volunteers on each new and exciting project.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Two-spotted bumble bees resting in the shade of the firs on Sandy trail.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Something new and different every day.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Wood Lilies in bloom, specifically after it rains or there are dew drops on the flowers.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Savoring the sight of Showy and Ram’s Head Lady’s Slippers in the spring.

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing critter tracks that disappear as they burrow into the subnivean layer!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Walking through the trees and coming up to Lake Michigan to feel the welcoming breeze!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Taking my granddaughter on a Sanctuary guided hike with Jane Whitney!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing a baby painted turtle swim in one of the swales!