Click for scheduleThe 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. Download our Calendar of events
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SEEKING YOUR MEMORIES
We are looking for simple stories, remembrances, and reflections about your experiences and feelings related to the Ridges Sanctuary. More about our MEMORIES PROJECT
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Ridges Sanctuary is committed to educating children and adults to appreciate and connect with nature. By providing children’s camps in the summer, school programs in the Fall, Winter, & Spring, the Wisconsin Naturalist program and various adult 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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SUPPORTING THE MISSION
The Ridges Sanctuary relies on memberships, grants and gifts to support its programs of education, preservation and research. Learn more about supporting The Ridges’ mission. And more about restoring the Baileys Harbor Lower Rangelight.
The Ridges Sanctuary’s 2010 Annual Report
The Ridges Sanctuary’s 2010 Annual Report (1.1 Mb PDF)
