Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 16, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Andrew (Andy) Gill as Executive Director and Katie Krouse as Director of Operations. Andy served as the Executive Director of Pease Park Conservancy in Austin, Texas for 3 ½ years before moving to Door County […]
The Ridges Sanctuary Announces New Executive Director
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 5, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mike Reed will join The Ridges as Executive Director on February 8, 2021. Mike comes to The Ridges with more than 30 years of experience with the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay. Most recently he served […]
Door County Festival of Nature Rescheduled
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 20, 2020) – The 18th Annual Door County Festival of Nature has been rescheduled for September 3 – 6, 2020. Due to concerns involving COVID-19 and the health and safety of its participants, trip leaders, and volunteers the Ridges staff made the decision to reschedule the Festival back in mid-April. The […]
5th Annual Owl-O-Rama
Owl-O-Rama – Saturday, February 29, 9am – 2pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities include night hikes, Story hour, crafts and workshops. Live birds from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be on hand […]
“This One Time ‘Round the Sun” with Jill Stukenberg Free Program for Youth
What would happen to the goose who flew home for New Year’s Eve or the maple that refused to drop its leaves? Join Write On and the Ridges Sanctuary on January 11 from 12:30–3pm for an afternoon of imaginative writing using the natural world as a springboard! We’ll begin by thinking about the cycle of a […]
Natural Christmas Event at The Ridges
The Ridges in Baileys Harbor will once again hold its annual Natural Christmas event. Spend a few hours this holiday season surrounded by the natural beauty of The Ridges Sanctuary. Stroll down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, enjoy an outdoor campfire, and music in the beautifully decorated Kaye Cabin. Sip warm cider and eat […]
The Ridges Receives Sustainability Grant from the Door County Community Foundation
The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, WI has received a $1,000 sustainability grant from the Door County Community Foundation for its Washington Island Environmental Education Pilot Program. The goal of the program is to connect concepts learned in the classroom with place-based environmental education. “As residents of Door County, students and their communities are surrounded by […]
Door County Historical Society to Host Its Yesteryear Program “The Ridges Sanctuary”
The Door County Historical Society will host its Saturday afternoon yesteryear program “The Ridges Sanctuary,” presented by Anna Foster and George Cobb, on Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 pm in the Vignes School at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Anna and George will lead a presentation about the history of The […]
Fall Lighthouse Festival Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival. This annual festival takes place October 6-7, 2018 and is comprised of land and boat tours featuring some of Door County’s most iconic lighthouses. Visitors will get a rare opportunity to explore some of these maritime treasures and enjoy seeing them […]
Baileys Harbor’s ‘Harbor Holiday’ on December 2
Join us for a great community event including a Christmas Parade, arts & crafts and a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 2! Take a stroll through downtown and check out all the great trees that our local businesses and families have decorated before the parade. Warm up with treats in the Toft House. Walk along […]
