Tag: nature

As white-nose syndrome devastates bat populations, conservation efforts at The Ridges offer hope for the federally endangered northern long-eared bat.

“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.

Bat Chats – Guided Night Hike Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle […]

Bat Chats – Guided Night Hike Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle […]

Roost Report: All About America’s Bats Want to learn more about bats from the Americas? Come join Dr. Gerald Zuercher from the University of Dubuque as he offers an informative […]

Natural Dyes: Marigold & Indigo  Learn to layer colors using natural dyes! In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of building an indigo vat. Then learn the process […]

Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door […]

Rocks & Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door […]

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

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | August Each month, join us to explore a different aspect of research at The Ridges Applied Research Ecologist Victoria Holderer and Director […]