Early Bird Hikes *SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT MEETING LOCATION ON SATURDAY, MAY 2* Saturday, May 2 Early Bird Hike will meet at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center due to road construction at Peninsula State Park. Head out with The Ridges’ ornithologist to find migrating birds. Bring binoculars; a limited quantity will be available. Spring is an exciting time […]
Looking Up: A Slightly Serious, Mostly Fun Bird Photography Adventure This May, life is literally looking up—we’ll be staring at Door County skies for early spring migrants and the locals who never left. (Yes, birds.) Join Len Villano, a man who has spent more hours hiding in bushes than most wildlife. He’ll reveal his top-secret […]
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 The Ridges, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s Sanctuary Guided […]
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Stop by the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center to pick up your very own native evergreen trees! We’ll help you decide which species is best suited for your needs. Trees are available for pick up while supplies last!
Stewardship Workshop: Small Actions Add Up Learn to become your own land steward through our kickoff Stewardship Workshop at The Ridges during Earth Week! Join Land Manager Sam Hoffman in the Sanctuary, who will lead discussions on local ecological issues and demonstrate small steps that landowners can take to better manage and protect the health […]
Range Light Corridor Workday Come help us clean up our Range Light Corridor during Earth Week and save some trees! Due to management requirements for the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, The Ridges must keep the corridor between the two lighthouses free of trees and other tall vegetation. Volunteers will assist with transplanting tree saplings to […]
Gibraltar Sustainable Fashion Show Join Gibraltar Students for their Sustainable Fashion Show at The Ridges for Earth Week! The students will be speaking about their displayed pieces at The Ridges. There will also be written statements for each piece. Stop by to support them and their creations. Pieces will continue to be displayed after Earth […]
Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team Join Applied Research Ecologist, Victoria Holderer and Director of Research, Tony Kiszonas, on an educational hike highlighting different focuses of research at The Ridges. We will take a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk to discuss ongoing research initiatives, including research for restoration work with the Dwarf Like Iris, Orchid Restoration Project, […]
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 Presentation - Cranes: A True Wetland Wonder *Virtual* Join us for our annual Crane Symposium Keynote Presentation at The Ridges! In this presentation we will introduce the two crane species found here in Wisconsin: the sandhill crane and the endangered whooping crane. The International Crane Foundation will discuss their life history, the threats they face, […]
