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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (October 25, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary will host its annual Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 29. The Hidden Brook Boardwalk will be open for hiking from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Special Halloween-themed stations will be placed along the boardwalk that highlight creepy critters and spooky sights of The Ridges Sanctuary. Learn about Door County’s bats, […]

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting two special events on Labor Day weekend that celebrate nature for all.  We will open the weekend with a dedication of our new ADA-compliant boardwalk that extends accessibility to the Baileys Harbor Range Lights for visitors of all ages and abilities. We will […]

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 25, 2022) – Leaders of The Ridges Sanctuary are stepping forward to further the organization’s strategy and mission through a comprehensive master planning process. The 20-year Master Plan will incorporate the potential for expanded preservation and growth of the Sanctuary, along with the adjacent Ridges Inn and Suites property, which The […]

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary will host an Artist Reception, titled “Nature’s Medley” on May 5th from 4-6 pm, featuring the works of talented Door County artist, Marcia Nickols. Nickols work includes water-based oils, mixed media, watercolors and wool felt art. With a master’s degree in art education, Nickols has […]

Expanded Program Combines Pre-K Education with the Natural World Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 8, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary has announced open enrollment of its Dragonfly Nature Preschool for the 2022-23 school year. The program has been expanded to three mornings a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9–11:30am. “The expansion of the Dragonfly program comes […]

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (December 27, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting a community discussion series on solutions to the climate crisis. Discussions will be structured around topics covered in the new book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation, authored by Paul Hawken, Environmentalist and Best-Selling Author. Regeneration seeks to end the climate crisis through the […]