Tag: baileys harbor

Butterflies and dragonflies are certainly the most colorful summertime insects here at The Ridges. Many a poem has been composed in honor of these amazing aviators. However, these poems rarely touch on the science behind their life cycle and diet.    

Many children experience the wonder of watching a monarch caterpillar grow and change into a beautiful butterfly. Raising monarch butterflies can be a valuable educational tool for teaching children about lifecycles and metamorphosis. It can even inspire a love and appreciation of butterfly species. However, the practice of rearing monarchs can actually be more harmful than helpful to monarch conservation.   

If you are a wanderer of The Ridges trail systems, particularly in the ridges and swales, you've probably noted the relatively high number of boardwalks (roughly 25 in total), and the recent progress staff and volunteers have made on replacing ones that have shown their age. Much time and effort are invested in maintaining our network of trails and bridges for a multitude of reasons...

“What makes an orchid an orchid?” is a question we hear often at The Ridges Sanctuary. There are several ways to answer it, depending on whether you approach the question through history, biology, or the emotional response these plants seem to inspire.

WisCorps Environmental Educator Placement Natalie Schnackenberg concludes the school year with a touching reflection on her time co-teaching Dragonfly Nature 4k

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of […]

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center to pick up your very own native evergreen trees! We’ll help you decide which species is best suited for […]

Learning through stewardship and storytelling, our summer interns explored nurse logs, plant connections, and the human stories that bring The Ridges to life.

Is The Ridges Haunted? It’s a question we hear often—especially in the fall. While The Ridges Sanctuary isn’t officially known for ghost stories, decades of strange experiences and whispered tales suggest there may be more to the story. From unexplained footsteps in the Kaye Cabin to ghostly laughter in the historic Upper Range Light, some believe the past is still very much present here. Curious? Read on and decide for yourself.

A family enjoys a hike on a boardwalk through a forest with fall colors.