Earth Week: 2nd Annual Forest School Artist Reception Celebrate Earth Day with students who attend The Ridges Forest School for the Second Annual Earth Day Art Show! Various pieces created by the students will be on display in the nature center throughout Earth Week.
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 to help keep our surroundings clean and beautiful while making sure we dispose of garbage collected appropriately. Perfect for individuals, families, or groups looking for […]
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 County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
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 common birds found in Door County! We’ll begin at the Nature Center for a brief introduction before heading down the Hidden Brook Boardwalk to see […]
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 long journey north each spring, and how they do it. This program includes information about cranes and fun activities to excite kids about this special […]
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 hors d’oeuvres will be available while you enjoy the exhibit. The Keynote Presentation will follow the reception. Anne Lacy, Director of Eastern Flyway Programs – […]
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 County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
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 County the perfect crane nesting habitat. Suitable for ages 12 & Up. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Will carpool to hike location. Accessibility […]
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 Count participants over coffee and treats. Please email Anna Foster at anna@ridgessanctuary.org to RSVP. Fee: FREE event for Crane Count Participants. Donations appreciated!
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 learn about Wisconsin's Sandhill Cranes during The Ridges Crane Symposium. This year's Keynote Presentation will feature Anne Lacy, Director of Eastern Flyway Programs – North […]
Roots & Rocks: Exploring Flora of the Niagara Escarpment Join us for an informative presentation on the diverse and stunning flora of the Niagara Escarpment in Door County. Discover the unique plant species and ecosystems that make this region a botanical treasure and contribute to its remarkable landscape. Hosted by the Greater Escarpment Organization of […]
Winter Sanctuary Guided Hike Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our […]
