Parts of our Sanctuary will be open for deer hunting from Nov. 23–Dec. 1, with rustic trails on all properties closed during this time. Hunters and trappers must register with the Ridges. Note for visitors: Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open dawn to dusk. Blaze orange is mandatory.

Please note: Preregistration is required to attend most events.

Event Series Monarch Madness

Daily Monarch Tagging Event

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Daily Monarch Tagging Event Stop by the Nature Center during Monarch Madness, where Ridges staff will be on hand to answer questions and teach visitors about monarch caterpillars and butterfly migration. Each day we'll be doing demonstrations about the tagging process and tag butterflies that are ready to head out on their journey. The Ridges […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]

Event Series Monarch Madness

Monarch Madness

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Monarch Madness Have you ever seen a butterfly chrysalis or found a monarch caterpillar munching on a milkweed plant? Join us for this year’s Monarch Madness event, where you can learn all about this important migratory butterfly species! This year, Monarch Madness will span a week in August to raise awareness of decreasing Monarch populations. […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]

Night Hike on the Boardwalk!

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Night Hike on the Boardwalk! Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]

Path to Fisheries Research and Management with Hickey Bros Research

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Path to Fisheries Research and Management with Hickey Bros Research Join Hickey Bros on an exploration into operational expertise in fisheries assessment and data collection, as well as expanding research projects that Hickey Bros Research, LLC completed locally and across the inland Northwest. Hickey Bros Research, LLC has longstanding professional relationships with state, federal, and […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]

Crane Chat

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Photo by Len Villano

Summer in The Sanctuary

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Summer in The Sanctuary Join us for Summer in the Sanctuary! Explore the Ridges Nature Center and Hidden Brook Boardwalk with nature-themed stations during this family-friendly event. This program is part of a series of Wisconsin Land Trust Days events offered from July-September. For more information go to gatheringwaters.org. Fee: Adults $5 | 18 & […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]

Event Series Sanctuary Guided Hike

Sanctuary Guided Hike

Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center 8166 State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI, United States

Sanctuary Guided Hike 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 unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! This two hour guided hike includes a tour of […]