Tag: nature

Naturalist Chats Have you ever wondered if a plant can be carnivorous or if there are any rare birds at The Ridges? Every week, a Ridges naturalist will be stationed […]

Free Fridays: Life Below the Swales Free Fridays are back! Join us every Friday in June, July, and August for FREE admission to the Sanctuary. Enjoy family-friendly activities on the […]

Free Fridays: Color Outside the Lines Free Fridays are back! Join us every Friday in June, July, and August for FREE admission to the Sanctuary. Enjoy family-friendly activities on the […]

Free Fridays: Fish of Lake Michigan Free Fridays are back! Join us every Friday in June, July, and August for FREE admission to the Sanctuary. Enjoy family-friendly activities on the […]

Storybook Trail Hike and Read Explore our new Storybook Trail with local author Sally Collins! Her latest book, Sloane the Gnome Bakes a Cherry Pie, will be the first featured […]

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 […]

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Orchid Observations Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. Head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique […]

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

Walking in the woods is one of my favorite ways to slow down my mind and be present in the moment. With longer daylight hours and signs of new life, May is a wonderful time to go on an afternoon walk. Unique colors are always the first thing to catch my eye. In the winter it may be lichen, in the fall I notice mushrooms, and in the spring it's the new flowers! 

Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one […]