THANK YOU!! With your support, The Ridges has purchased the Sandpiper property in Baileys Harbor!
This will eventually be the sight of the new The Ridges Sanctuary Interpretive Center.
Thank you helping further the vision of the founders in 1937. | By knewbern, on December 13th, 2011 “Must we always teach our children with books?… Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education.” — Rachel Carson
 The Ridges Sanctuary is an ideal location for a child’s outdoor learning. Here, children (and adults!) can search for dragonfly larvae in a sedge meadow, examine animal tracks along the beach, and learn about the appetites of insect-eating pitcher plants and sundews. They can become animals in an active game of predators and prey, help build a tree model, or dress up as a bat. All these activities, and many more, are a part of the Ridges’ popular Summer Youth Programs.
Our summer programs are offered for children in preschool (4 years old) through 6th grade. Some classes meet once a week, and others sessions meet on three consecutive days. Each program session runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and includes learning time, stories, games, a craft activity and snacks. In addition, trail hikes give us an opportunity to explore the Sanctuary and its many components, both plants and animals. Dates for the 2012 programs are now on our calendar, and more complete program information will be posted in early spring. If you would like information on next summer’s programs, contact us. By cschuster, on November 30th, 2011  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 By cschuster, on November 30th, 2011 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 By cschuster, on November 30th, 2011 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 By cschuster, on November 30th, 2011  a’Round for The Ridges!
Sunday July 8th, 2012
Alpine Golf Course & Resort 9-Hole Scramble • 3 PM | |
The Ridges Sanctuary is an ideal location for a child’s outdoor learning. Here, children (and adults!) can search for dragonfly larvae in a sedge meadow, examine animal tracks along the beach, and learn about the appetites of insect-eating pitcher plants and sundews. They can become animals in an active game of predators and prey, help build a tree model, or dress up as a bat. All these activities, and many more, are a part of the Ridges’ popular Summer Youth Programs.
