The Ridges Sanctuary » Featured http://ridgessanctuary.org Preservation, education and research since 1937 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:20:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 HIKE the BRIDGES at the RIDGEShttp://ridgessanctuary.org/2010/08/hike-the-bridges-at-the-ridges/ http://ridgessanctuary.org/2010/08/hike-the-bridges-at-the-ridges/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:38:52 +0000 cschuster http://ridgessanctuary.org/?p=1205 The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,600 acre pristine natural area located in Door County, Wisconsin. Formed in 1937, it’s the oldest private nature preserve in the state. The Ridges is designated as a State Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark, an Audubon Important Birding Area, and a Wisconsin Wetland Gem.

The Sanctuary is . . . → Read More: HIKE the BRIDGES at the RIDGES]]> The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,600 acre pristine natural area located in Door County, Wisconsin. Formed in 1937, it’s the oldest private nature preserve in the state. The Ridges is designated as a State Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark, an Audubon Important Birding Area, and a Wisconsin Wetland Gem.

The Sanctuary is open to the public year-round, and features native wildflowers along its five miles of rustic trails and bridges. Naturalist-led tours, youth and family programs, and a weekly lecture series highlight the summer season. Snowshoe hikes and family programs are featured during January, February and March. The Nature Center featuring a wide variety of quality nature-related books and gifts, is open mid-May through mid-October. More about The Ridges Sanctuary.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Year around there are activities and events happening at The Ridges. Some are educational, some are to raise money, and some are just for fun and to give back to the community. More about events at The Ridges Sanctuary.

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Education Programs

The Ridges Sanctuary is committed to the effort of educating children and adults to appreciate and connect with nature. From camps in the summer, school programs in the Fall, Winter, & Spring, to the Wisconsin Naturalist program and various workshops and guided hikes throughout the year, The Ridges strives to meet its mission of education. More on education programs at The Ridges Sanctuary.


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]]> http://ridgessanctuary.org/2010/08/hike-the-bridges-at-the-ridges/feed/ 0 The Ridges Sanctuaryhttp://ridgessanctuary.org/2009/08/the-ridges-sanctuary/ http://ridgessanctuary.org/2009/08/the-ridges-sanctuary/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:30:34 +0000 cschuster http://ridgessanctuary.org///?p=1 . . . → Read More: The Ridges Sanctuary]]> ridges_open_door 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
  • Door County Festival of Nature in May
  • Nature Center with hands on activities
  • Workshops and outings

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