
October 2024
Guided Hike
Learn about the sanctuary's habitats & history. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Fun at the Ridges
10am-12pm. Guided hike. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. 2-4:30pm. Wisconsin Bat Wingding. A conservation biologist discusses the Wisconsin Bat Program before a bat house-building workshop (3:30pm.) Presentation fee is $8/public, $5/member, free/12 and under. Workshop fee is $45/public, $40/member. 6-8pm. Guided night hike. $15/public, $12/member, free/16 & under.
Find out more »Fun at the Ridges
10am-12pm. Guided hike. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. 1:30-2:30pm. Storytime followed by crafts & a walk on the boardwalk. for families with young children.
Find out more »Boos & Brews
Discover which Door County plants could be used to flavor beer, then head to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer-making process. Must be 21+ to participate. $30/members, $35/public.
Find out more »December 2024
Wreath-Making Workshop
10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm and 2-3:30pm sessions. Frames, wire, greens & decor provided. $30/wreath, $15/additional wreaths/swags. Register ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839-2802.
Find out more »January 2025
Winter Guided Hike
Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm hikes. Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm hikes. Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »The Nature of Kinship
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Book Discussion Tuesday, January 14: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, January 16: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center As part of The Nature of Kinship series, this year’s book pick is Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal…
Find out more »The Nature of Kinship
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Book Discussion Tuesday, January 14: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, January 16: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center As part of The Nature of Kinship series, this year’s book pick is Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal…
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm hikes. Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm hikes. Snowshoes will be used if conditions allow; they can be rented for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/members, free/16 & younger.
Find out more »Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Tuesday, January 28: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, January 30: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center (Note: Please bring your own yoga mat!) Join us for these special sessions that emphasize mindfulness practices to help you achieve a deeper connection with nature. Deb is a…
Find out more »Mindfulness Yoga with Deb Fitzgerald
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Tuesday, January 28: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, January 30: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center (Note: Please bring your own yoga mat!) Join us for these special sessions that emphasize mindfulness practices to help you achieve a deeper connection with nature. Deb is a…
Find out more »February 2025
Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Tuesday, February 11: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, February 13: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center Join us for a special class about Forest Bathing. For the in-person session, attendees should come dressed to be outside for part of the program. Jane is a…
Find out more »Benefits of Forest Bathing with Jane Burress
Join us for this year's Ridges Reads 3-part book club. We'll explore our connections to the natural world through mindfulness, scientific observation, and community. Scroll down to learn more about the series and its sessions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Tuesday, February 11: Virtual via Zoom Thursday, February 13: In-Person at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center Join us for a special class about Forest Bathing. For the in-person session, attendees should come dressed to be outside for part of the program. Jane is a…
Find out more »March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »June 2025
Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »Ridges Early Bird Hike
Head out with Ridges Naturalists to learn and identify the morning birds at the Sanctuary and surrounding Baileys Harbor habitats. Make sure you bring your binoculars! You won’t want to miss our early morning friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Find out more at The Ridges Sanctuary – Preservation, Education, and Research - The Ridges Sanctuary
Find out more »July 2025
Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »August 2025
Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »October 2025
Swales & Ales
Explore The Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover how local plants in and around Door County can be used to create unique flavor profiles in beer. After a guided walk through the ridges—complete with discussion and sampling of nature-inspired brews—we'll head to Sway Brewing to learn more about the beer-making process. Program fee includes a Ridges pint glass and a brewery pour. Participants must be 21 or older. Fee: Public $35 | Member $30 Meet: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center Register Here
Find out more »Boos & Brews
Thursday, October 16 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Yarrow flowers, spruce trees and goldenrod don’t just beautify Door County and support its ecosystem – they also make for a pretty good beer. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature, explore the art of brewing, and savor the flavors of Door County with a SPOOKY twist. Following the walk, the group makes its way to Sway Brewing to learn about the brewing process and tour the cellar and…
Find out more »January 2026
Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
10:30am & 1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »February 2026
Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »March 2026
Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Owl-O-Rama
Our annual Owl-O-Rama returns this year to The Ridges! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all about these mysterious nighttime predators, including what species are found in Door County, their adaptations for hunting, and how we can protect them. Visit our website at www.ridgesssanctuary.orgfor more information about the event!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hike
1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
Find out more »Winter Guided Hikes
Join our Naturalist for an exploration of the Sanctuary in the winter. We will head out on the trails to learn all about the Sanctuary, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from our nature store for $5 per pair. $10/Public, $7/Member, Free/16 & under? Registration at ridgessanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802 Visit www.ridgessanctuary.org or call (920)-839-2802 to register!
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