Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join us for a program on retrofitting your home to be more energy efficient! Paul Kuenn will lead this presentation on Deep Energy Retrofitting. Deep Energy Retrofitting can allow an older house to use 75-90% less energy for heating and cooling. The average home built before the 1990s has an ACH (Air Changes per Hour) of 6-10, and houses built before the 1970s have about 15-20ACH. Even new homes average 3.9ACH. Why would you want all your heated or cooled air to leave the house that many times per hour? Using building science and PHIUS (Passive House Institute US) building standards, your home can be comfortable without being wasteful. This workshop will give you the resources you need to retrofit your home. Suitable for all ages

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join Applied Research Ecologist, Victoria Holderer and Director of Research, Tony Kiszonas, on an educational hike highlighting different focuses of research at The Ridges. We will take a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk to discuss ongoing research initiatives, including research for restoration work with the Dwarf Like Iris, Orchid Restoration Project, and the Boreal Climate Survivability Project, along with other initiatives we are partnering on. Suitable for ages 18 & up. 

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, 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 the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.