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Early Bird Hike | Saturday, May 2

Free

with Dan Scheiman

Calendar May 2, 2026 at 6:30 am, runs for 1 week

Head out with The Ridges’ ornithologist to find migrating birds. Spring is an exciting time to be birding!

*SPECIAL EXCEPTION* -Saturday, May 2 meet at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Suitable for ages 12 & up. 

Will run

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Tuesday, May 5

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Will run

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Wednesday, May 6

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 6, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Thursday, May 7

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Friday, May 8

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 8, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Early Bird Hike | Saturday, May 9

Free

with Dan Scheiman

Calendar May 9, 2026 at 6:30 am, runs for 1 week

Head out with The Ridges’ ornithologist to find migrating birds. In May, meet at Peninsula State Park’s Weborg Point (by the restrooms); a daily/annual park pass is required. Spring is an exciting time to be birding!

Suitable for ages 12 & up. 

Will run

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Tuesday, May 12

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 12, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Spring in the Sanctuary | Wednesday, May 13

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar May 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 





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