The Door County Festival of Nature is your opportunity to learn more about wildflowers, geology, birds and insects through field trips and hands-on programs. Our field trip leaders will guide you through some of the most pristine and unique natural areas in the county, some . . . → Read More: Door County Festival of Nature]]> Exploring Wildflowers, Birds & Conservation

May 18-19, 2012

The Door County Festival of Nature is your opportunity to learn more about wildflowers, geology, birds and insects through field trips and hands-on programs. Our field trip leaders will guide you through some of the most pristine and unique natural areas in the county, some of which are not typically open to the public. Conservation organizations in Door County will share ways in which they are working to preserve our rich natural heritage for the future.

And, along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to share your love of the natural world with other conservation-minded participants from all over the Midwest.

Highlights of the 2012 Festival

• • • • • • • • Photography workshops
              • Early morning birdwatching trips to local hotspots for waterfowl, warblers and more
              • Full-day field trips to different areas of the peninsula
              • Half-day field trips on geology, wildflowers and other topics
              • Hands-on workshops
              • An old-fashioned Barn Dance and Social to wrap up the weekend’s activities

Online Registration

Online registration will be available in early spring. Call The Ridges at 920-839-2802 for information on how to register.

Mail-In Registration

Mail-in registrations will also be accepted starting in early spring. Mail-in registration deadline is May 11, 2012.

Walk-In Registration

Register at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall on May 17, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; May 18, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. or 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.; or May 19, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.  Please note that many field trips fill very quickly, and walk-in registrants may have a limited number of field trips from which to choose. Pre-registration, either online or by mail, is strongly suggested.

Festival Sponsors

Many thanks to the following for their financial support of the 2011 Door County Festival of Nature:

Door Property Owners, Inc.

Baylake Bank

Bridenhagen Tree and Landscape

Fish Creek Kite Co.

Door Landscape and Nursery

Novel Ideas

————————————————————————————–

The Festival of Nature is brought to you by the cooperative efforts of The Ridges Sanctuary, The Nature Conservancy, The Door County Land Trust, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Crossroads at Big Creek, and The Clearing Folk School.

Tour Door County’s Geologic Counterpart • the Bruce Peninsula of Ontario Canada

June 11-18, 2012

In many ways, the Bruce Peninsula is a “mirror image” of Door County. The Niagara Escarpment joins the two peninsulas through bedrock of dolomitic limestone formed over 400 million years ago. Like our own peninsula, the Bruce is a relatively . . . → Read More: Bruce Peninsula Tour]]>

Tour Door County’s Geologic Counterpart •
the Bruce Peninsula of Ontario Canada

June 11-18, 2012

In many ways, the Bruce Peninsula is a “mirror image” of Door County. The Niagara Escarpment joins the two peninsulas through bedrock of dolomitic limestone formed over 400 million years ago. Like our own peninsula, the Bruce is a relatively small area – only about 60 miles long and not very wide. And like Door County, this strip of land attracts attention for its beaches, forested trails and limestone caves. Our itinerary showcases many of the Bruce Peninsula’s natural features, like woodlands filled with wildflowers, migratory birds, water features, and of course incredible geology. Through boat trips and guided walks and talks, trip participants will experience first hand the natural treasures found on the Canadian Niagara Escarpment.

 

 

Ingliss Falls – photo courtesy of Katherine Willson

HOSTS:
Ridges Naturalist Karen Newbern
Geologist Dr. Roger Kuhns
Naturalist and tour planner Paul Regnier

This trip is open only to Ridges’ members. Membership information is available by clicking here.

Cost:$1999 per person based on double occupancy.
Single – Add $450
Includes:

• coach transportation to and from Sturgeon Bay, WI
  
• 7 nights lodging, most meals
• tour guides
• park fees
• and more…

LIMITED SPACE! RESERVE NOW! $450 deposit with registration, full payment due by April 1, 2012. Please make checks payable to Door County Nature & Travel LLC and mail with registration form to Paul Regnier, PO Box 136, Baileys Harbor WI 54202.

The Grotto - Bruce Peninsula National Park. Photo courtesy of Katherine Willson.

Early Registration discount!

Register by February 15, with your deposit of $450, and you’ll receive a $50 per person discount on tour fees.

 

This tour is planned and organized by Paul Regnier, owner and lead Naturalist for Door County Nature and Travel LLC. For more information about Bruce Peninsula Tour contact Karen Newbern at The Ridges Sanctuary office, 920-839-2802, or email Paul Regnier at doorcountypaul@gmail.com

Saturday, Mar 10 10 AM and 2 PM

$20 per family

Pre-registration Required! Call The Ridges: 839-2802 or the Northern Door . . . → Read More: Build a Bluebird House]]>

Saturday, Mar 10
10 AM and 2 PM

$20 per family

Pre-registration Required!
Call The Ridges: 839-2802
or the Northern Door Y: 868-3660

Learn what bluebirds need to survive, how you can help by providing housing for them, and what to do once they take up residence! The same program will be repeated in the morning and afternoon, select the time that works best for you.

Family fee includes materials to build one bluebird house. A limited number of additional birdhouse kits are available for $8.00 each.

Saturday January 14, 2012 10 AM

Meet at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. At this month’s meeting we will find out about maritime birds and some of the amazing things they do. Then we’ll go out . . . → Read More: Maritime Birds – Early Birders]]> This club is for the birds!!

Saturday
January 14, 2012
10 AM

Meet at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay.
At this month’s meeting we will find out about maritime birds and some of the amazing things they do. Then we’ll go out looking to see if we can find some hardy winter birds.

Drop-in fee is only $5 per family!
$15/year family membership fee includes all Early Birders programs, plus a one time copy of Wild About Wisconsin Birds ($17.95 value), Guide to Birds of Door County, and a bird checklist.

This program is supported by the Hartman Family Foundation and the Raibrook Foundation

January 21 • 2-4 PM

• Enjoy the beauty of The Ridges in Winter • Learn some new games to play outside in the snow • Discover some of the secrets of winter

. . . → Read More: Winter Games]]> Winter Games

January 21 • 2-4 PM

• Enjoy the beauty of The Ridges in Winter
• Learn some new games to play outside in the snow
• Discover some of the secrets of winter

$15/family

Pre-registration required.
Call The Ridges Sanctuary at 839-2802
The Northern Door Y at 868-3660

February 18 • 2:00 PM

• Find out about geocaching around the world • Go on a . . . → Read More: GPS Scavenger Hunt]]> A GEOCACHING SCAVENGER HUNT

February 18 • 2:00 PM

• Find out about geocaching around the world
• Go on a scavenger hunt to find hidden ‘treasures’

$15/family

Pre-registration required.
Call The Ridges Sanctuary at 839-2802
The Northern Door Y at 868-3660

Cost: $5 for Ridges members, $8 for nonmembers, free for children under 18.

Ridges naturalist with group

Where: Hikes begin at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor (map).

Note: Guided . . . → Read More: Naturalist-Guided Hikes]]> Naturalist-Guided Hikes

When: Naturalist-guided hikes through the Sanctuary are scheduled regularly from mid-May through mid-October. No preregistration is required. Check our calendar for dates and times.

Cost: $5 for Ridges members, $8 for nonmembers, free for children under 18.

Ridges naturalist with group

Where: Hikes begin at the Ridges Nature Center, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor (map).

Note: Guided hikes can be arranged for groups at any time of the year. Please contact the Sanctuary for information.