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Favorite Ridges moment:

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

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing my 1-year-old waddle down the boardwalk to Hidden Brook for the first time.

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:

Hiking the boardwalk with 4k and watching them observe a Green Heron fish.

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:

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:

Watching a baby porcupine walk around and climb up a tree with Backpack Adventure Campers.

Favorite Ridges moment:

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

Favorite Ridges moment:

I love watching the tamaracks change with the seasons!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Getting outside with volunteers on each new and exciting project.

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:

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

Favorite Ridges moment:

Seeing a bright red cardinal hopping from branch to branch next to the boardwalk!

Favorite Ridges moment:

Finding Heart-leaved Twayblade for the first time after searching for hours.

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!