October 2023
Halloween Hike
Come hike the boardwalk if you dare! Special Halloween-themed stations along Hidden Brook Boardwalk will highlight creepy critters and spooky sights of The Ridges Sanctuary. If you make it to the Upper Range Light, prepare yourself for a ghostly encounter... Come any time between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm for a self-guided tour and interact with our spooky team to learn about all things bats, carnivorous plants and more! This event is appropriate for families of all ages. Flashlights will be…
Find out more »November 2023
HUNTING SEASON: RUSTIC TRAILS CLOSED
Wisconsin’s 2023 Gun Deer Hunting Season (November 18-26) The nine-day hunt is important to conserve and protect the great biodiversity that we are fortunate to experience at The Ridges Sanctuary. The overabundance of white-tailed deer can be detrimental to many species of wildflowers and trees, and harvesting deer on Ridges’ property is one way to get involved in Door County’s conservation practices. To ensure the safety of our visitors, all Ridges trails will be closed during the nine-day hunt. The…
Find out more »December 2023
Holiday Luminary Walks
Join us to walk the softly lit boardwalks and enjoy the peaceful evening surroundings. Our Hidden Brook and Range Light Boardwalks will remain open until 7:00 PM, with luminaria lighting the trails from 5:00-7:00 PM. December 26th - December 30th. Starts at The Ridges Nature Center. No registration necessary, $5 trail fee applies. How to enjoy Holiday Luminary Walks at The Ridges Sanctuary! HOW TO PREPARE: Holiday Luminary Walks will be available (weather permitting) from December 26th through December 30th, with…
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…
Find out more »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 »February 2024
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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »March 2024
2024 Festival of Nature Registration Opens
Mark your calendars - Registration begins Monday, March 18th! Join us for the 22nd Annual Festival of Nature, May 23rd-26th! Festival program booklets will be available in early March. This year's festival theme is Community. From the beautiful tapestry of boreal and deciduous forests to diverse wetland habitats to the compassionate and resilient people who call the peninsula home, we are all a community. Explore the natural beauty of the peninsula with The Ridges and our partners in conservation! For more…
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