September 2023
Lake Lesson: Climate Resiliency and Climate Smart Living with Jeff Lutsey
Let’s meet, discuss, and explore the climate-forward actions we can take at home and in the community, including tree-planting, composting, home improvements, and more. And we’ll see that many climate mitigation and climate resiliency actions have co-benefits related to improving human health, ecosystem health, and community collaboration. The Ridges honors its history of accessible and impactful conservation education through Lake Lessons. These Thursday evening programs feature topics about the Great Lakes and surrounding habitats. Lake Lessons are from 6:00 pm-7:00…
Find out more »Night Hike on the Boardwalk!
Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night). Meets outside the front door of the Ridges Nature…
Find out more »Night Hike on the Boardwalk!
Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night). Meets outside the front door of the Ridges Nature…
Find out more »Night Hike on the Boardwalk!
Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night). Meets outside the front door of the Ridges Nature…
Find out more »October 2023
Night Hike on the Boardwalk!
Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid. (Please do not bring any flashlights, light-up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night). Meets outside the front door of the Ridges Nature…
Find out more »Beetles, Aphids, and Flies, Oh My!
In this workshop, entomological expert Donna Danielson will guide you through the basics of the Insect class, including what makes an insect an insect, basic anatomy, and insect life cycles. Participants will use dissecting scopes to get up close and personal with insects. Hand lenses will also be provided. Suitable for ages 16 & up. $25 Public, $20 Members Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register.
Find out more »Wisconsin Bat Wingding
Curious about Wisconsin's bats? Want to know more about White Nose Syndrome? Join us for the Wisconsin Bat Wingding on Friday, October 13th! Listen to a presentation by a conservation biologist from the Wisconsin Bat Program, followed by our Bat House Building Workshop! The Wisconsin Bat Wingding Presentation will start at 2:00pm at the Cook- Albert Fuller Nature Center in Baileys Harbor. The presentation will last an hour and is open to adults and families with children of all ages.…
Find out more »Bat Chats Guided Night Hike
Let's chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor. To register, click here. Fee: Public $15 | Member $12 | 16 & Under $7
Find out more »January 2024
Virtual Ridges Reads Book Club
This year’s Ridges Reads Book Club presents: The Root Issue We’re diving into an ongoing conversation in the scientific community – and one currently without a conclusion. Together, we’ll explore the imaginative and controversial topic of the “wood-wide web” through the lens of ecologists, foresters, and the environmental community. We’ll dive into the stories, the science, and why the scientific community is split (no pun intended) on this issue. This year’s book club will span three sessions. During the first…
Find out more »In Person Ridges Reads Book Club
This year’s Ridges Reads Book Club presents: The Root Issue We’re diving into an ongoing conversation in the scientific community – and one currently without a conclusion. Together, we’ll explore the imaginative and controversial topic of the “wood-wide web” through the lens of ecologists, foresters, and the environmental community. We’ll dive into the stories, the science, and why the scientific community is split (no pun intended) on this issue. This year’s book club will span three sessions. During the first…
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