Wisconsin’s oldest member-based nature preserve, celebrates over 72 years of connecting the Door County community with nature! Founded by pioneers in Wisconsin’s conservation movement, the 1600-acre wildflower preserve is a Door County treasure, harboring one of the largest concentrations of rare plants in the Midwest.
The Ridges is also recognized as:
- The most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin, with over 475 plant species
- Location of 25 of the 45 orchid species native to Wisconsin
- National Audubon Society Important Bird Area designation
- Wisconsin Wetland Gem designation
- National Natural Landmark
- Wisconsin State Natural Area
Visit our 5 miles of sanctuary trails daily, from dawn to dusk. It is a great place to hike or participate in one of our programs.
- Self-guided or naturalist-led hikes
- Children’s programs
- Thursday evening programs
- Annual Door County Festival of Nature host
- Nature Center with hands on activities
- Workshops and outings
June 19, 2010
Door County’s
22nd Annual Ride for Nature
adds a new CENTURY ride
100 mile century | 50 mile | 25 mile | 15 mile family ride
Enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery of Door County as you help support The Ridges Sanctuary’s education programs
To sign up or find more information go to: RideForNature.com
READING
THE RIDGES
An Invitational Exhibit of Door County Artists reflecting the natural wonders of The Ridges Sanctuary
The Link Gallery • Fish Creek
Door Community Auditorium
Works will be on display through April 12, 2010
Weekdays
10 AM-2 PM
and during evening events at the Door Community Auditorium
Sponsors:
Main Street Market-Egg Harbor, Hide-Side Corner Store-Fish Creek, Espresso Lane-Baileys Harbor, Ecology Sports-Sister Bay & Homestead Suites-Fish Creek
Image above is from a 22″x 30″ acrylic by William Roberts (www.williamrobertsart.com)
Here is the latest issue of the Ridges Lites, our monthly bulletin, with updates on ongoing programs and activities.
The Ridges Sanctuary recently closed on 3 additional parcels of land, totaling 53 acres. All are adjacent to property already owned by the Sanctuary, and will help to protect the watershed which feeds into the swales and Lake Michigan. Funding for these purchases was provided through the Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Wetland grant program. Ridges members, through their generous contributions to our Land Fund, also helped to make these acquisitions possible.
In an effort to save money and paper, we have posted our donors on a pdf file. Please visit the new Donors page for a current listing of donors.
If you wish your donation to remain anonymous, please contact The Ridges at (920) 839-2801 or info @RidgesSanctuary.org.
The list will be updated throughout the year.
Thank you for supporting The Ridges Sanctuary!
