Tag: wildflowers

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! 

Research for Restoration The Ridges Sanctuary has tremendous plant diversity including native terrestrial orchids. Following the idea that “lack of knowledge is as big a threat as any to sensitive […]

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

Wildflower Hikes Enjoy the beauty of the many spring ephemeral blooms on this leisurely two-and-a-half-hour hike.  We’ll spend time identifying and learning about the flowers, then finish with a hike […]

Sanctuary Guided Hike – Ridges Pollinators 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, […]

Sanctuary Guided Hike – Fall Flowers 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, […]

Sanctuary Guided Hike – Ridges Pollinators 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, […]

Wildflowers Galore! The spring wildflowers at The Ridges Sanctuary’s Logan Creek Preserve are not to be missed! Hike part of the 170-acre State Natural Area that borders Clark Lake in search of Canada mayflower, yellow trout lily, sharp-lobed hepatica, and other spring […]

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 […]