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 […]
Dragonfly Nature Preschool Enrollment Open for 2022-23
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 […]
Regeneration + Ridges: A Community Discussion on Climate Crisis Solutions
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 […]
Ridges Sanctuary Announces Upcoming Natural Christmas Event
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 15, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary is giving visitors a chance to spend time this holiday season surrounded by its natural beauty. Guests at the annual holiday celebration can stroll down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, roast marshmallows and chestnuts around an outdoor fire, and listen to holiday music in the […]
The Ridges Sanctuary Announces a New Senior Leadership Team
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 […]
