Night Hikes | September 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 want […]
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Get to Know The Ridges Are you interested in learning about The Ridges, but don’t have time for a 90-minute guided hike? Get an introduction to the Sanctuary from one of our Guided Hike leaders! Get a taste of the history and ecology of the Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. Fee: Included […]
Barberry Pirates Workday Join Ridges staff and other volunteers in helping to preserve our native biodiversity by assisting in invasive species removal projects in the Sanctuary! Work will involve digging, cutting, and bagging of invasive plants by hand. Please wear appropriate footwear, pants, long sleeves, and gloves. Tools provided. Suitable for ages 18 & up. […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: 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, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: 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, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: 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, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Bat Chats - Guided Night Hike Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor. This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature […]
Sanctuary Guided Hikes: 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, the unique features of the Sanctuary habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin! Each month’s guided hike follows a theme […]
Roost Report: All About America's Bats Want to learn more about bats from the Americas? Come join Dr. Gerald Zuercher from the University of Dubuque as he offers an informative program about bats that will hopefully inspire you to think a little more fondly of them! Find out about the different sounds a bat can make […]
Bat Chats - Guided Night Hike Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor. This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature […]
Fall Workday Do you love fall and spending time outdoors? Join us at The Ridges for our annual Fall Volunteer Workday! Our fall workday is open to volunteers of all abilities, ages, and skill sets. Activities include front garden maintenance, organization of storage space, and general cleanup and preparation for the winter season. The workday […]
