Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 21, 2024) – Join The Ridges for a weekend celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! Sandhill Cranes have made a comeback after decades of declining populations. Our Crane Symposium events are offered to expand awareness and appreciation of Door County cranes and geared to learners of all ages. Keynote Presentation: The Migratory Bird Treaty […]
The Ridges Sanctuary to Host Owl-O-Rama 2024
Family-Friendly Event Creates Awareness about Door County Owls Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – March is prime time to hear the calls, and for those who are lucky, see owls in Door County. Owl species found in the area include Great Horned, Barred, Saw-Whet, Eastern Screech, and infrequently, Snowy Owls. To raise awareness in the […]
Gibraltar Elementary and Ridges Sanctuary Collaborate on 4K
Expanded Program Combines Pre-K Education with the Natural World Baileys Harbor & Fish Creek, Wis. (January 4, 2024) – The Gibraltar Area School Board unanimously approved the addition of a public 4K classroom at The Ridges Sanctuary for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, December 11th, 2023. This partnership will expand Gibraltar’s offerings for free, […]
Ridges Reads: The Root Issue
Examining the Science and Debate of a Wood-Wide Web Baileys Harbor, Wis. (December 8, 2023) – Children’s fairy tale storybooks often depict enchanted forests with trees that are vibrantly alive and share their secrets with all who enter. In real life, however, there is scientific evidence, and ongoing debate, around claims of a “woodwide web” […]
Ridges Sanctuary to Host Ephraim Circle Christmas Bird Count
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (December 4, 2023) – Ridges Sanctuary citizen scientists are gearing up for the annual Christmas Bird Count, the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. The Ridges is facilitating in the Ephraim Circle bird count, scheduled for Saturday, December 16th. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, this unique program is open to anyone who wishes to […]
The Ridges Sanctuary Adopts Master Plan
20-Year Plan Advances Vision to Inspire the Conservation of Nature Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – In 1934, as a bulldozer stood ready to tear up 40 acres of boreal forest in Baileys Harbor, it was met by fierce opponents. “If you go any further, you will have to scoop us up too!” said Emma […]
Ridges Sanctuary Receives $73,000 Grant for Dwarf Lake Iris Restoration
Project Aims to Expand Population of Rare Species Baileys Harbor, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The Ridges Sanctuary has announced the awarding of federal funds for implementation of the Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) Restoration Project through the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Coastal Program. The grant advances efforts to expand Dwarf Lake Iris numbers, which […]
Katie Krouse First Woman to Serve Executive Director for The Ridges
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 1, 2023) – As part of a planned leadership succession process, the Ridges SanctuaryBoard of Directors today announced that Katie Krouse will become the next Executive Director of the organization, while Andy Gill will transition from Executive Director into a supporting leadership role of master plan implementation and fundraising. “Katie is […]
Ridges Sanctuary Crane Symposium Celebrates Door County’s Crane Populations
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 16, 2023) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting a Crane Symposium on April 14th and 15th to expand awareness and appreciation of Door County’s crane populations. Wisconsin cranes have made a comeback after decades of declining populations. Symposium events will offer information on why populations declined, why they are resurging, and current […]
Ridges Forest School Enrollment Open for Spring Semester
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (January 2, 2023) – Enrollment for the Ridges Forest School is open for the Spring Semester. The program begins on January 23, 2023. The Ridges Sanctuary today announced open enrollment for the Spring semester of its Ridges Forest School. The program is offered three mornings a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11:30am. The […]