August 2023
Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »September 2023
Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 7-9pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Activities at the Ridges
10am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 1:30pm. Learn about mushrooms during a walk with Charlotte Lukes. Registration required at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 7-9pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Stewardship Workshop Series
Learn about local environmental issues & what landowners can do to better care for their property. $25/public, $20/members.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Events at the Ridges
9am-12pm. Invasive Species Workday. Remove & bag invasive plants. 10-11:30am. Guided Hike. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Lake Lessons
“Forensic Anthropology in NE Wisconsin.” This talk describes how forensic anthropologists achieve their goals, and gives examples from cases that occurred in NE WI, including Door County. Held in the Discovery Room. Free.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 7-9pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 7-9pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Swales & Ales
Learn what local plants can be used while brewing beer, then walk to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer-making process. Must be 21+ to participate. $35/public, $30/member.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 7-9pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Fun at the Ridges
9am-12pm. Fall workday. Help the sanctuary maintain gardens, organize storage and prep for winter. Lunch provided. 10-11:30am. Guided Hike. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Fall Volunteer Workday
Volunteer to clean, garden & reorganize storage space.
Find out more »October 2023
Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Swales & Ales
Learn what local plants can be used while brewing beer, then walk to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer-making process. Must be 21+ to participate. $35/public, $30/member.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 6-8pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Activities at the Ridges
10am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 1:30pm. Beetles, Aphids & Flies! Oh My! Learn about insects from expert entomologist, Donna Danielson. $25/person.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
10-11:30am. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 6-8pm. Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a night hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Wisconsin Bat Wingding
2pm. Presentation by a conservation biologist from the Wisconsin Bat Program. $8/public, $5/members, free/under 12. 3:30pm. Bat house building workshop. $30/public, $25/members. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Fun at the Ridges
10-11:30am. Guided hike. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 6pm. Bat Chat. Learn about bats on a guided night hike. $15/public, $12/members, $7/16 & under.
Find out more »Citizen Science Symposium
Featuring speakers from local ecological organizations. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Boos & Brews
Learn what local plants can be used when brewing beer, then head to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer-making process. Participants must be 21+. $35/public, $30/member.
Find out more »Guided Hikes
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Hikes at the Ridges
10-11:30am. Guided Hike. Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under. 5-7pm. Halloween Hike. Visit spooky stations along the boardwalk. Costumes encouraged. $5/member, $8/public, $5/children.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »November 2023
Guided Hike
Explore the Ridges with a naturalist. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Night Hike
Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a guided hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Night Hike
Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a guided hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »Night Hike
Learn about the Ridges' nocturnal animals during a guided hike. $15/public, $12/member, $7/26 & under.
Find out more »December 2023
Wreath Making Workshop
10am. 12pm. 2pm.Create your perfect holiday wreath or swag. Supplies provided. $30/person. $15/additional wreath or swag. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshop
10am. 12pm. 2pm.Create your perfect holiday wreath or swag. Supplies provided. $30/person. $15/additional wreath or swag. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Holiday Luminary Walks
Walk the softly lit boardwalk and enjoy a peaceful evening with luminaria. $5/person.
Find out more »Holiday Luminary Walks
Walk the softly lit boardwalk and enjoy a peaceful evening with luminaria. $5/person.
Find out more »Holiday Luminary Walks
Walk the softly lit boardwalk and enjoy a peaceful evening with luminaria. $5/person.
Find out more »Holiday Luminary Walks
Walk the softly lit boardwalk and enjoy a peaceful evening with luminaria. $5/person.
Find out more »Holiday Luminary Walks
Walk the softly lit boardwalk and enjoy a peaceful evening with luminaria. $5/person.
Find out more »January 2024
Winter Guided Hike
Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am & 1:30pm. Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Ridges Reads
Join the imaginative and controversial world through the lens of ecologists, foresters and the environmental community. Discussions will focus on different books. All are welcomed. Virtual opportunities available.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am & 1:30pm. Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am & 1:30pm. Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am & 1:30pm. Join Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. Snowshoes for rent. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »February 2024
Ridges Reads
Join the imaginative and controversial world through the lens of ecologists, foresters and the environmental community. Discussions will focus on different books. All are welcomed. Virtual opportunities available.
Find out more »Reciprocal Restoration
Wequiock Creek with Stephanie Dodge. The lecture will weave together Indigenous knowledge, western science and restoration efforts that are unique to revitalizing the environment. Watch party also available at Sturgeon Bay Library and Virtual links available.
Find out more »Ridges Reads
Join the imaginative and controversial world through the lens of ecologists, foresters and the environmental community. Discussions will focus on different books. All are welcomed. Virtual opportunities available.
Find out more »March 2024
Owl Prowl
Join a Ridges naturalist to learn about owl species that call Door County home. $15/public, $12/member, $7/16 & under. Register at RidgesSanctuary.org.
Find out more »Owl Activities at the Ridges
12:30-1:30pm. Eastern Screech Owl Nest Box Workshop. Build owl nest boxes to take home and hang in your backyard. $45/Public $40/Member. 1-3pm. Meet & Greet with Open Door Bird. Get up close and personal with live owls and raptors followed by a Q&A session. Free.
Find out more »Winter Hike
Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »Winter Hikes
10:30am & 1:30pm. Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »Bluebird Nest Box Workshop
Help Eastern Bluebird populations by learning what they need to survive and create a a nest box to take home. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $20/Public $17/Member. $5/Additional attendees $15/Additional bird box.
Find out more »Winter Hike
Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »Winter Hikes
10:30am & 1:30pm. Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »Winter Hike
Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »Winter Hikes
10:30am & 1:30pm. Registration required. $7/members, $10/public, free/16 & younger. Snowshoes used if conditions allow ($5/rental pair.)
Find out more »April 2024
Crane Symposium
5:30-7:30am. Crane Count. Observations of Sandhill Cranes lend insight to the threatened Crane species. Contact Tony at [email protected] or call 920.839.2802 to register. Free. 8:00am. Crane Count Social. Meet for a breakfast social after a morning of counting cranes. Free. 10am. Crane Nests Hike. Trek to a potential Crane nests site and learn about wetlands. Space Limited. Pre-registration required. $15/Public. $12/Member. Free 16& under. 1:30pm. Artists Talk with Len Villano as he speaks about his journey photographing Door County Nature…
Find out more »Crane Symposium
9am. Chick Chats Story Hour. Bring your budding birders & naturalists. Ridges staff will read stories and share why Sandhill Cranes make the long journey norther each spring and how they do it. Register at RidgesSanctuary.org. 10am. Kids Birding 101 Hike. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of bird watching, including identifying common birds.
Find out more »Forest School Artist Reception and Celebration
Experience the impactful works of the Ridges Forest School students based on their perspective of Earth's systems.
Find out more »Range Light Corridor Restoration Presentation
Hear an update on the restoration project including insights into the important ongoing research on federally threatened Dwarf lake iris partnership with the USFW Coastal Program.
Find out more »Memories of Door County Artist Reception
Award winning artist, Marleah Grinnell, will have her nature-based art on display.
Find out more »Arbor Day Tree Give-Away
Stop by during hours of operations and get some free trees to plant on your own! First come first serve.
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