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Tag: The Ridges Sanctuary

Wildflower Hike Enjoy the beauty of the many Spring ephemeral blooms on this leisurely 2-hour hike.  We’ll spend time identifying and learning about the flowers and then finish with a […]
Earth Week: Ridges Roadside Clean Up Help us celebrate Earth Week at The Ridges by participating in a roadside clean up around The Ridges and down Ridges Road! We want […]
Midwest Crane Count The International Crane Foundation sponsors the Annual Midwest Crane Count as a part of its mission to conserve the world’s 15 species of cranes and the natural […]
Mindfulness with Deb Fitzgerald Thursday, January 30th In-Person Session: Join us for a special in-person Ridges Reads program with Deb Fitzgerald. Deb will lead us through an evening yoga class […]
Virtual – Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald Join us for a special virtual Ridges Reads program with Deb Fitzgerald. Deb will lead us through a yoga class that emphasizes mindfulness […]
Virtual – Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress Join us for a special class about Forest Bathing. Classes are suitable for ages 16 & up. Jane is a certified […]
Summer Project Spotlight: Butterflies of The Ridges Sanctuary By Heidi Williamson The following is a Summer Project completed by Heidi Williamson, 2024 Summer Naturalist at The Ridges Sanctuary. Heidi is […]
Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season By Amy Shook, Naturalist Some of my favorite memories growing up are getting everyone loaded up into the car and driving to the Christmas […]
Holiday Luminary Walks Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM […]
A family enjoys a hike on a boardwalk through a forest with fall colors.