Tag: frogs

There is specific, restrained electricity in the air at The Ridges Sanctuary during these early weeks of spring. To the casual observer, the forest may still look dormant, but as Land Manager, I see a landscape in a state of high-tension readiness. Rarity, by its very definition, commands our attention—but here, it also commands our awe. At The Ridges, we aren't just protecting a static map of trees and water; we are stewards of a restless, prehistoric, and incredibly rare intersection of life. 

As the days grow longer and the sun feels a little warmer, it’s tempting to believe spring has finally arrived—until winter reminds us otherwise. Even so, the snow is melting quickly, the ground is beginning to thaw, and daytime temperatures are staying above freezing. Signs of the season are already here: water flowing beneath Hidden Brook, frogs calling on warm afternoons, and sandhill cranes returning overhead. Spring is on its way—winter just insists on one last dramatic goodbye.

Spring Frog Chorus Twilight inspires a frog chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary! After a short indoor program to learn about Door County frogs and their life cycles, we will hike into […]

Spring Frog Chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary Twilight inspires a frog chorus at The Ridges Sanctuary! After a short indoor program to learn about Door County frogs and their life […]