Tag: The Ridges Sanctuary

Reconnecting with the Natural World Throughout the Winter Season By Anna Foster Program Director Going outside in the winter can sometimes seem like more trouble than it’s worth. When the […]

2025 Crane Symposium Join us for a weekend in celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! From our Kids Birding Hike to our Midwest Crane Count, there are endless ways to celebrate and […]

Kids Birding 101 Hike Interested in birding as a family? Join us for a fun program where kids will learn the basics of bird watching, including how to identify some […]

Chick Chats Story Hour Bring your budding birders and naturalists to a Chick Chats Story Hour! Join Ridges staff to read stories and learn about why sandhill cranes make the […]

Crane Symposium Keynote Reception & Presentation Visit us at The Ridges for a reception to see artwork by photographer Len Villano highlighting Sandhill Cranes found in Wisconsin. Drinks and light […]

Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door […]

Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door […]

Crane Nest Habitat Hike Join Naturalists Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door […]

Crane Count Breakfast Social Crane Counters: Join us for a Breakfast Social at The Ridges Nature Center after an early morning counting cranes. Share sightings and connect with other Crane […]

May Early Bird Hikes Head out with The Ridges’ Ornithologist to find migrating birds. In May, meet at Peninsula State Park’s Weborg Point (by the restrooms); a daily/annual park pass […]